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Video Camera
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Before operating the unit, please
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's
The model
read this manual
thoroughly,
Record
and serial numbers
are located
on the bottom.
Record
the
serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to these numbers
whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model
No. CCD-TRV
Model
Serial No.
No. AC-L
Serial No.
HandycamVO_D®_
SHIES
CCD-TRV87
video Hi8
£'RII
CCD-TRV87 HI l_I
videoHi8
CCD- TRV67 Hi l_!
Video 8 I_1
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57
©1999
Sony Corporation
[]
Welcome!
Congratulations
on your purchase
of this Sony Handycam
Vision rM camcorder. Withyour
Handycam
Vision, you can capture life's preciO_iS rttotaents
with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Handycam
Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is
very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to
come.
DISPOSAL
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
do
OF LITHIUM
ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
4!6-499-SONY (Canada only)
CAUTICN: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKt
Caution:
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED
Do not handle
ion battery.
damaged
or leaking
lithium
PARTS INSIDE.
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying
the appliance.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140 °F (60°C), such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
Tiffs equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in a residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful
interference
to radio communications.
However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment does
cause harmful interference
to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference
by one or more of the
following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--
Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.
radio/TV
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Table of contents
Quick Start Guide .............................
4
Advanced
Playback
Operations
Getting
started
Using
this manual
Checking
...................................
6
accessories
8
supplied
Step I Preparing
the power
..............
supply
..... 9
Installing
the battery
pack
Charging
the battery
pack
.............
10
to a wall outlet
...........
14
Connecting
Step 2 Inserting
Recording
a cassette
..............
...................
9
a picture
Dubbing
a tape
16
Shooting
backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT)
........................
20
Shooting
in the dark
(NightShot)
...............................
21
Checking
the recording
- END SEARCH
/ EDITSEARCH
Rec Review
......................................
Playing
22
/
23
- Basics
back
Viewing
a tape
the menu
the recording
on TV ..............
................
55
Resetting
the date
and time
.................
61
Usable cassettes
and playback
modes
...........................................................
3
Changing
the lithium battery
in your
camcorder
........................................
65
Troubleshooting
67
Information
indicators
24
Using
27
Maintenance
your
...........................
and
camcorder
messages
abroad
information
Specifications
Recording
....................................
display
precautions
Advanced
Operations
54
settings
Warning
...............................
or TV programs
only) .........................
Changing
Self-diagnosis
Playback
52
Your Camcorder
Additional
the date and time
................................
......................................
Recording
video
(CCD-TRV87
Customizing
...............................
Superimposing
on pictures
Editing
15
- Basics
Recording
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 51
70
...... 71
............
72
and
......................................
73
.........................................
77
Quick Reference
Recording
a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording
(CCD-TRV87
only) .........................
30
Using
the wide
mode
32
Using
the fader
function
Identifying
...........................
......................
34
Using special effects
- Picture effect .................................
Using
special
- Digital
effect
(CCD-TRV87
Focusing
Using
your
.......................................................
86
87
37
only)
AE function
the exposure
manually
Superimposing
Making
Index
...... 79
..........................
8
the PROGRAM
Adjusting
Guide
and controls
Function
effects
...........................................................
Using
the parts
Quick
manually
.... 41
...... 43
................................
a title ...........................
own
the built-in
44
45
titles
........................
47
light
.........................
49
3
Quick
Start
Guide
This chapter Mtroduces
you to the basic features of your
camcordel
See the page m parentheses
"( )" for more
reformation
Use the battery
pack
when
using
your camcorder
outdoors
(p. 9)
Open the DC IN
jack cover
,O
e-
Connect the plug w_th
ds • mark facing up
e-
E
AC power
adaptor
(supphed)
A
_l
Slide EJECT m the
direction
of the arrow
while
small
pressing
the
blue button.
I(_l
Insert
a cassette
O
Close
compartment
compartment
with its window
pressing
the _
on the cassette
facing
compartment.
out.
cassette
m
(3
4
the cassette
into the cassette
by
mark
The
compartment
automatically
down.
goes
O
wilde pressing
the small green
button
POWER
Turn STANDBY
picture
appears
to STANDBY.
The
on the LCD screen
GE)
START STOP
O
Press the red button
Your camcorder
starts recording.
To stop recording,
press the red button again
START STOP
O
Open
the LCD
panel while
pressing OPEN.
/Q_
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel Ls closed, use the
vlewfinder
placing your eye against its eyecup
The picture in the vlewfinder
is black and white.
Set the POWER
switch to VTR
(CCD-TRV87)
or
PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/
TRV57/TRV67)
whde pressing
the
small green button
O
Press
_
to rewind
the tape.
POWER
REW8
RGE)
O
Press
_
to start playback.
PLAY
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding
the vlewfinder,
the LCD panel or the
battery pack.
5
Getting
started
--
Using this manual
The instructions
in this manual
are for the four models
listed
in the table below.
Before
you start reading this manual and operating
your camcorder,
check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for
illustration
purposes.
Otherwise,
the model name is indicated
in the illustrations.
Any
differences
in operation
are clearly indicated
in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder
are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation,
you can hear a beep sound to indicate tbat the
operation
is being carried out.
Types
of differences
CCDSystem
VIDEO/AUDIO
IN*
S VIDEO
Digital
Super
zoom
NightShot
sensor
SUPER LASER
LINK
Photo mode
PROGRAM
AE
Low lux mode
Digital effect
Fader function
TRV57
TRV67
TRV87
[]
[]
[]
Hi []
HI []
....
•
--
--
--
0**
•
80x
200x
360x
360x
360x
•
--
--
Q
•
•
--
--
•
•
•
....
•
....
•
•
•
•
•
•
....
•
....
•
"•
•
•
•
•
OVERLAP
....
•
WIPE
....
•
Audio
monaural
•
Provided
--
Not provided
* The models
the POWER
** Output
6
TRV37
....
SteadyShot
Remote
TRV17
only
without
switch.
VIDEO/AUDIO
monaural
monaural
IN have CAMERA,
monaural
stereo
OFF and PLAYER mode
on
Using
Note
this
manual
on TV color
systems
TV color systems differ from country
need an NTSC system-based
TV.
Copyright
to country.
To view your
recordings
on a TV you
precautions
u_
Television
programs,
films, vzdeo tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording
of such materials may be contrary to the provis_on of the
copyright
laws
Precautions
on camcorder
m
care
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured
using high-precision
technology.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue,
green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
These points occur normally in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the
recorded picture in any way.
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
• Do not let },our camcordet
get wet Keep your camcorder
away from ram and sea
water Letting your camcorder
get wet may cause your camcorder
to malfunction
Sometimes
this malfunction
cannot be repaired
[a].
• Never leave your camcorder
exposed to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as m a
car parked in the sun or under direct sullhght [b].
• Do not place your camcorder
so as to point the viewfmder
or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The reside of the viewfinder
or the LCD screen may be damaged
[€].
[a]
[b]
[c]
_.,_
_-_
7
Checking
Make sure
supplied
that the following
accessories
accessories
are supplied
with your camcorder.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Q
[]
Wireless
or
Remote
Commander
(1)
[]
(p. 84)
only
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 10)
[]
NP-F330
[]
CR2025
battery
lithium
pack (1) (p. 9, 10)
battery
The lithium
battery
in your camcorder.
for Remote
(2) (p. 84)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
[]
A/V connecting
* for stereo
[]
only
cable (1) (p. 27)
model
Shoulder strap (I) (p. 81)
(1) (p. 65)
is already
Contents
of the recording
made due to a malfunction
8
Size AA (R6) battery
Commander
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
[]
[]
installed
cannot be compensated
if recording
of the camcorder,
video tape, etc.
or playback
is not
Step
1 Preparing
Installing
the battery
Install
Shde
supply
pack
the batte D, pack
the battery
the power
to use your camcorder
pack down
outdoors
until zt clicks
ro
To
remove
the
Slide the batte D, pack
RELEASE down.
battery
pack
out m the direction
of the arrow
whzle pressing
_ BATT
BATr RELEASE
After
installing
the battery
Do not carry your camcorder
may shde off your camcorder
pack
by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the batte D, pack
umntentzonaily,
damaging
your camcorder
9
Step
1 Preparing
Charging
the power
the battery
Use the battery
Your camcorder
(1) Open
your
supply
pack
pack after charging
it for your camcorder.
operates only with the "lnfoLITHIUM"
battery
the DC IN jack cover
camcorder
and
cozmect
(2) Connect
the power
cord
to the AC power
(3) Connect
the power
cord
to a wall outlet
(4) Set the POWER
the AC power
to the DC IN jack with the plug's
switch
to OFF (CHARGE).
pack (L series)
adaptor
• mark
supphed
facing
with
up
adaptor
Charging
begins.
The remaining
battery
time is indicated
m minutes
on the display
window
When the remaining
battery mdKator changes to _,
normal charge is completed
To
fully charge the battery (full charge),
leave the battery pack attached for about I hour
after normal charge is completed
untd FULL appears
In the display window
Fully
charging
the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual
4
10
Step
1 Preparing
the power
supply
Notes
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor.
This may cause a short-circuit,
damaging
the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully and then use it until it fully discharges
again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place,
Remaining
battery
time
The remaining
battery time indicator
recording
time with the viewfinder.
Battery pack
The battery pack
is charged
O.
indicator
in the display
a little before
it leaves
Until your camcorder calculates the actual
"- - - - min" appears in the display window.
window
roughly
indicates
the
the factory.
remaining
battery
time
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display windpw in the following cases
- The battery pack is not installed correctly.
- The AC power adaptor is discom_ected,
-Something
is wrong with the battery pack.
11
Step
1 Preparing
Charging
the
power
supply
time
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
150 (90)
NP-F330 ('supplied)
NP-F530/F550
210 (150)
NP-F730 / F730H / F750
300 (240)
NP-F930/F950
390 (330)
NP-F960
420 (360)
Approxunate
Recording
number
of minutes
to charge
an empty
battery
pack
time
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
Recording with
the viewfinder
Battery pack
Continuous*
Typical**
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
NP-F330 (supplied)
140 (125)
75 (70)
120 (105)
65 (55)
NP-F530
245 (220)
135 (120)
205 (180)
110 (100)
NP-F550
280 (250)
155 (135)
240 (210)
130 (1151
NP-F730
500 (450)
275 (245)
410 (370/
225 (205)
NP-F730H/F750
580 (525)
320 (290)
490 (440)
270 (240)
NP-F930
780 (705)
430 (385)
650 (585)
355 (320)
NP-F950
900 (790)
495 (435)
750 (675)
410 (370)
NP-F960
1035 (930)
570 (510)
880 (790)
490 (440)
CCD-TRV87
Recording with
the viewfinder
Battery pack
Continuous*
Typical**
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
135 (120)
235 (210)
75 (65)
130 (115)
115 (100)
195 (170)
65 (55)
110 (95)
NP-F550
270 (240)
150 (130)
230 (200)
125 (110)
NP-F730
475 (425)
260 (235)
395 (355)
215 (195)
NP-F730H/F750
550 (500)
300 (275)
470 (425)
260 (235)
NP-F930
745 (670)
410 (370)
625 (560)
345 (310)
NP-F950
850 (760)
465 (420)
725 (650)
400 (355)
NP-F960
990 (890)
545 (490)
850 (765)
470 (420)
ApproxLmate
number
of minutes
when
you use a fully charged
batter},
Numbers
m parentheses
"( )" indicate the time using a normally
charged batte D,
* ApproxLmate
continuous
recording
time at 77°F (25°C). The battery hfe will be
shorter if you use your camcorder
m a cold environment
** Approximate
number of mutates when recording
while you repeat recordmg
start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off
The actual battery life may be shorter.
12
Step
1 Preparing
Playing
the
power
supply
time
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
NP-F550
NP-F730
125
215
250
430
(110)
(190)
(220)
(385)
145
260
295
525
NP-F730H/F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
510
680
780
915
(460)
(610)
(700)
(820)
610 (550)
825 (740)
930 (830)
1090 (980)
10
(130)
(230)
(260)
(475)
_a
to
Q.
CCD-TRV87
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
NP-F550
120 (105)
205 (180)
240 (210)
140 (125)
245 (220)
280 (250)
NP-F730
NP-F730H/F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
410
490
680
750
880
500 (450)
580 (525)
780 (705)
900 (790)
1035 (930)
Approximate
number
of minutes
(370)
(440)
(585)
(675)
(790)
when
you use a fully charged
battery
Numbers
in parentheses
"( )" indicate the time using a normally
charged
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder
in a cold environment.
battery.
The
After charging
the battery
pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording
The indicator
may not be correct, depending
on the conditions
in which you are
recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute
the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
for
What is "InfoLITHIUM"?
The "InfoLITHIUM"
is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption
with compatible
electronic
equipment.
This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series). Your camcorder
operates only with
the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery. "InfoLITHIUM"
L series battery packs have the
('1)_t_-r_
O mark.
IEllEI
"InfoLITHIUM"
is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.
13
Step
1 Preparing
Connecting
the
power
to a wall
outlet
supply
When you use your camcorder
for a long hme, we recommend
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor
(1) Open
the DC IN lack cover,
iack on your
camcorder
and
with
connect
the plug's
the AC power
• mark
(2) Connect
the power
cord
to the AC power
(3) Connect
the power
cord
to a wall
facing
that you power
adaptor
it from a
to the DC IN
up
adaptor.
outlet.
2,3
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected
from the AC power source (house current)
connected
to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
as long as it is
Notes
• The AC power
camcorder.
adaptor
can supply
power
even if the battery
pack is attached
to your
• The DC IN jack has "source priority".
This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected
to the DC IN lack, even when the power
cord _s not plugged
into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger
14
(not supphed)
Step 2 Inserting
When you want
TRV87 only)
(1) Prepare
(2) Slide
to record in the Hi8 system,
the power
EJECT
a cassette
supply
in the direction
use Hi8 video
cassette
I-li !_1. (CCD-TRV67/
(p. 9).
of the arrow
The cassette
compartment
automatically
(3) Insert a cassette
with its window
facing
while
pressing
the small
blue
lifts up and opens.
out and the tab on the cassette
(4) Close the cassette
compartment
by pressing
the _
compartment.
The cassette compartment
automatically
button.
up.
__.
mark on the cassette
goes down.
r0
3
4
To eject a cassette
Slide EJECT in the direction
of the arrow
while
pressing
the small blue button.
Note
Do not press
the cassette
To prevent accidental
Slide the write-protect
compartment
erasure
tab on the cassette
down.
Doing
to expose
so may cause
malfunction,
the red mark.
15
m Recording
- Basics
Recording
a picture
Your camcorder
automatically
focuses
for you.
(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette.
See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
more information
(p. 9 to 15),
(2) Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing
the small green button.
The
lens cover opens.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing
OPEN. The viewfinder
automatically
turns off.
(4) Turn
(5) Press
STANDBY
to STANDBY.
START/STOP.
Your
camcorder
starts
recording.
The
appears.
The camera recording
lamp located on the front
lights up. To stop recording,
press START/STOP
again.
The recording
viewfinder.
lamp
lights
up in the viewfinder
when
"REC"
of your
you
record
indicator
camcorder
with
the
4
POWER
_40min Iti_ _STBY O:O0:0C
OFF
(CHARGE
START/STOP
5
3
_40minNia_
REC O:00:01
Note
Fasten
the grip strap firmly,
Do not touch
the built-in
microphone
during
recording.
To enable smooth transition
You can make
the transition
between
the last scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette.
the recording
mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.
16
you recorded
When
you exchange
and the next scene
the battery
pack
in
Recording
a picture
If you leave your camcorder
is inserted
in the standby
mode for 5 minutes while the cassette
Your camcorder
automatically
turns off. Tills is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and Lip
again To start recording,
press START/STOP
To set the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER
RESET (p. 82)
r_
O
After
8.
recording
5
I
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Turn STANDBY
down to LOCK.
Close the LCD panel.
Eject the cassette.
Set the POWER sw_tch to OFF (CHARGE).
Remove
the batter}, pack.
Adjusting
the
To adjust
BRIGHT
LCD screen
the brightness
of the LCD screen,
press either
of the two buttons
on LCD
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the vLewfmder side and about 180 degrees
the lens s_de.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the _> indicator appears
in'the viewhnder
and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).
to
180 °
When closmg
camcorderbody.
the LCDpanel,
set_tverfically
unfilit
chcks, and swing
itinto
the
Note
When using
turns off.
the LCD screen
except
in the mirror
mode,
the vzewfmder
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens, we recommend
vlewfinder
automahcally
that you use the
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture
recorded.
on the LCD is a mirror-image.
However,
the picture
will be normal
when
During recording in the mirror mode
DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.
Indicators in the mirror mode
• The STBY indicator appears
as 110 and REC as O. Some of the other indicators
appear
m_rror-reversed
and others are not dtsplayed.
• The date appears mirror-reversed
when the auto date function is working
However,
the date will be normal when recorded.
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Recording
a picture
Using the zoom feature
Move the
Using the
"T" side
"W" side:
power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom Move tt further
zoom funchon spanngly
results in better-looking
recordings.
for telephoto
(sublect appears closer)
for wide-angle
(sublect appears farther away)
Zoom greater than 20x is performed
digitally.
To activate dlg,tal zoom, select the digital zoom power m D ZOOM
settings. (p. 55)
The picture quahty deteriorates
as the picture ts processed
&g,tally
for a faster zoom
in the menu
The right stde of the bar shows
-the dtgltal zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital zoom
power m D ZOOM in the menu
settmgs
When
If you
focus
away
away
you shoot close to a subject
cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "'W" side unhl the
ts sharp. You can shoot a subject that ts at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
from the lens surface m the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
in the wide-angle
position
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to funchon
• The ptcture quality deteriorates
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when zoom exceeds 20x.
as you go toward the "T" stde.
Recording
To record
viewfinder
a picture
pictures
with
the
viewfinder
- adjusting
the
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the pLcture with tile v_ewfmder
Adjust tile vlewflnder
lens to }'our eyestght so that the indicators
m tile v_ewfmder
come tnto sharp focus.
Lift up the v_ewfmder
and move
the vlewflnder
lens adjustment
lever
O
I
m.
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Recording
Indicators
a picture
displayed
The indicators
in the recording
are not recorded
Hi8 format
Tills appears
=_I_I_RE[Recording
mode
on tape.
indicator
while
(CCD-TRV67/TRV87
playing
only)
back or recording
in Hi8 format
mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
Tape counter
Remaining tape indicator
Th_s appears
after you insert
or play back for awhlle.
!
Remaining
Shooting
backlit
When you shoot
light background,
battery
subjects
a cassette
record
time indicator
(BACK
LIGHT)
a subject with the light source
use the backhght
function.
behind
the sublect
Press BACK LIGHT _n the recording
or standby
mode.
The [] mdlcator
appears
i.n the vlewfinder
or on the LCD screen
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting
The backhght
funchon
will be canceled.
2O
and
backlit subjects
or a subject
with a
Recording
a picture
Shooting
in the
dark
(NightShot)
The NightShot
function
can sattsfactordy
record
you use th_s function
enables you to shoot a sublect
the environment
of nocturnal
m a dark place For example, you
ammals for observation
when
While }'our camcorder
is m the standby mode, shde NIGHTSHOT
to ON.
and "NIGHTSHOT"
indicators
flash on the LCD screen or m the vlewfmder.
cancel the NlghtShot
functmn, slide NIGHTSHOT
to OFF.
To
tD
t_
O
I
co
([ {OOlloo)
OFFI NIGHTSHOT
ION--SUPER
]
NIGHTSHOT
NightShot
emitter
Using
the
Super
Light
NightShot
mode
- CCD-TRV87 only
The Super NtghtShot
mode makes
recorded m the NightShot
mode.
sublects
more
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON in the standby
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2)
than four t_mes brighter
mode.
Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
S_ and "SUPER
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To cancel
Using
the
The picture
N.S.LIGHT
the Super
NightShot
NightShot
Light
mode,
press
_
md.cator
appears
NIGHTSHOT"
SUPER
will be clearer with the NtghtShot Light on
to ON in the menu settings (p. 55).
than those
indicators
NIGHTSHOT
To enable
on the
flash
again.
N_ghtShot
Light, set
Notes
• Do not use the NlghtShot
function in bright places
may cause your camcorder
to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT
set to ON m normal
recorded
m incorrect or unnatural
colors.
• If focusing is difficult
focus manually.
with the autofocus
While using the NightShot
- Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
- Fader* (CCD-TRV87
only)
- Dtgltal effect* (CCD-TRV87
* You cannot
use these
function,
mode
(ex. outdoors
recording,
when
using
in the daytime)
the picture
the N_ghtShot
you can not use the following
This
may be
functmn,
functions:
only)
functmns
only m the Super
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot
The shutter
speed will be automahcally
the scene.
NightShot
mode
mode (CCD-TRV87 only)
changed
depending
on the brightness
of
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Recording
a picture
The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only):
-whtle
the fader function ts set or m use
- while
- when
the digital effect function is in use
NIGHTSHOT
_s set to OFF
NightShot
Light
NlghtShot
Light rays are infrared and so are invisible
The maximum
shooting distance
using the N_ghtShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m) Tl_e shooting distance w_ll be twice or
more m the Super NlghtShot
mode ICCD-TRV87
only)
Superimposing
the date
and time
on pictures
You can record the date or ttme displayed
m the viewhnder
or on the LCD screen
superimposed
on ti_e pLcture.
Carry, out the following
operations
in the standby or recording
mode.
Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the t_me.
Press
DATE
(or TIME),
Press
DATE
and/or
then press TIME (or DATE) to record
TIME again
The date
and/or
DATE
the date
t_me indicator
and hme
disappears.
TI M E
The default clock setting is set to East Coast
the menu settings (p. 55).
Standard
Time. You can reset the clock in
Note
The date and
hme indicators
recorded
manually
cannot
be deleted
If you do not record the date and time in the picture
Record the date and time _n the black screen as the background
for about
then erase the date and time indicators
before startmg actual recording.
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10 seconds,
Checking
- END SEARCH
the recording
/ EDITSEARCH
You can use these buttons
between the last recorded
/ Rec Review
to check the recorded
picture or shoot so that the transltLon
scene and the next scene you record Ls smooth
+ EDITSEARCH - _)
8
I
w
END SEARCH
You call go to the end of the recorded
Press
END SEARCH
m the standby
sectLon after you record.
mode
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback
stops You can
momtor the sound from the speaker, headphones
(CCDoTRV87 only) or an earphone
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
only).
Note
If you start recording
after using the end search function, occasLonally,
the transitLon
between the last scene you recorded
and the next scene may not be smooth•
Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape
The end search function does not work.
EDITSEARCH
You call search
for tile next recording
start point
Hold down the +/- (@) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
sectLon is played back
+ ' to go forward
- : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH
to stop playback
If you press START/STOP,
re-recording
from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
You cannot monitor the sound•
begins
Rec Review
You can check
the last recorded
sectLon.
Press the - (@) sLde of EDITSEARCH
The last few seconds of the recorded
sound from the speaker, headphones
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
only).
momentarily
m the standby mode.
secbon are played back. You can monitor the
(CCD-TRV87
only) or an earphone
(CCD-TRV17/
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--
Playback
- Basics --
Playing
back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
If you
close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.
You can
control playback
using the Remote Commander
supplied with your camcorder.
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only)
(1) Installff_epowersourceandinserttherecordedtape.
(2) Set the POWER switchto VTR (CCD-TRV87)
or PLAYER (CCD-TRV 17/
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
whilepress'mgthesmallgreenbutton.
(3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN.
(4) Press
",_Itorewindthetape.
(5) Press
P"tosmrtplayback
(6) Toadjustthevolume,
presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The
speakeronyourcamcorderiss'flentwhentheLCDpanelisdosed.
5
3
To stop playback
Press
•
When
monitoring
on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD
screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD
panel up by 15 degrees [b].
[a]
[b]
I
24
15 °
Playing
back a tape
To control
the display
of the screen
indicators
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder
or the Remote
TRV87 only) supphed
with your camcorder
The indicators
appear on tile LCD screen.
Commander
To make the indicators
again.
disappear,
press
DISPLAY
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/
-o
O"
_J
I
DISPLAY
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Playing
back a tape
Various
playback
modes
To operate video control buttons, set the
PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
POWER switch
only).
To view
a still picture
(playback
pause)
Press I| dunng
playback.
To resume playback,
press
To advance
the tape
Press I_l_m the stop mode. To resume
To rewind
Press
the
I| or I_,
normal playback,
press De-.
mode
To resume
normal
press
a scene monitoring
Keep pressing
button.
o2
tape
',4"41 tile stop
To locate
to VTR (CCD-TRV87)
,91_r
I_rlunng
playback,
the picture
playback
To resume
To monitor
the high-speed
picture
rewinding
the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing "ql'_,hlle rewinding or I_l_hlle
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
(picture
normal
while
search)
playback,
advancing
advancing
release
tile
or
the tape. To resume
To view the picture
at slow speed (slow playback)
- CCD-TRV57iTRV67/TRV87 only
Press I_on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press I_To
search
the
last
Press END SEARCH
back and stops.
scene
In the various playback
Sound ts muted.
Your camcorder
(END
SEARCH)
The last 5 seconds
of the recorded
section
plays
modes
When the playback pause
Your camcorder
automatically
If slow playback
recorded
in the stop mode
mode lasts for 5 minutes
enters the stop mode. To resume
lasts for about
automatically
1 minute
returns
p|ayback,
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
to normal
press
De-.
only)
speed
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode
Noise may appear during playback
TRV87 only) or picture search
pause
mode,
slow playback
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/
The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57
only)
You can play back the tapes recorded
m the Hi8 video system on your camcorder.
26
Viewing
the recording
on TV
Connect your camcorder
to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting
cable supplied
with your camcorder
to watch the playback
picture oil the TV screen You can operate
the playback control buttons in tile same way as when you momtor playback pLctures
on the LCD screen When monitonng
the playback
pLcture oil the TV screen, we
recommend
that you power your camcorder
from a wall outlet using tile AC power
adaptor (p. 14) Refer to the operating
mstruchons
of your TV or VCR.
Open the lack cover. Connect
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR
your camcorder
to the TV I_[smg the A/V
selector on the TV to VCR
connecting
"I0
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
O"
I
EO
VIDEO*
IN
.voeo
O AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
--
CCD-TRV67
i
J
. Signal flow
* CCD-TRV67
only
CCD-TRV87
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
}AUD,O
AUDIO
J
: Signal
If your
flow
TM is already
connected
to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied w_th your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE
27
Viewing
the
recording
on TV
If your TV or VCR is a monaural
- CCD-TRV87
type
only
Connect the yellow plug for video and the whLte plug for audio on both your
camcorder
and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug)
With thts connection,
the sound is monaural
To connect
to a TV or VCR without
VideolAudio
input
jacks
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied)
Refer to the operating
instructions
of your TV or VCR and tl_e RFU adaptor.
RFU adaptor,
the sound is monaural
even on stereo models.
W_th an
If your "IV or VCR has an S video jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only)
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied)
to obtain high-quahty
pictures
With this
col_ection,
you do not need to connect the yellow {video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (not supplied)
to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR
Monitoring
the picture from a TV or VCR (CCD-TRV87 only)
You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen. Connect your camcorder
on the TV or VCR
Using
the
AV cordless
to the outputs
IR receiver
- CCD-TRV87
only
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supphed)
to your TV or VCR, you
can easily view the picture on your TV For details, refer to the operating
instructions
of
the AV cordless IR receiver.
S.LASER LINK
SUPER LASER LINK
emitter
(1) After connecting
your TV and AV cordless
IR receiver,
set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless
IR receiver
to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR
selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Press S LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up.
(4) Press ID_ on your camcorder
to start playback.
(5) Point the SUPER LASER LINK emitter
at the AV cordless
IR receiver.
Adjust
the position
of your camcorder
and the AV cordless
[R receiver
to obtain clear
playback
pictures.
28
Viewing
the recording
on TV
To cancel the super laser link function
Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out.
If you turn the power
Super
laser
If you
use a Sony TV
off
link turns off automatically.
• You can turn on tile TV automatically
when
you press
S.LASER
so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu
then do either of the following:
settings
- Point the SUPER
LINK.
at the TV's remote
LASER LINK emitter
LINK or I_.To do
and turn tile TV's main switch
sensor
and press
on,
S.LASER
_
o_[
-Turn
on super laser link and press I_
• You can switch the video input of tile TV automatically
to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected.
To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT
the same
video
input
picture and sound
switched.
• The above
feature
(1, 2, 3) in the menu
may be disconnected
settings.
With some
momentarily
when
models,
the video
however,
input
m.
to
the
is
may not work on some TV models.
Note
When super laser link is activated
(the S.LASER LINK button is lit), your camcorder
consumes
power. Press S.LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link function when
is not needed.
it
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Advanced
Recording
Operations
--
Recording
a still image
-Tape
Photo recording
- CCD-TRV87
on a tape
only
You can record a still picture like a photograph.
record a picture such as a photograph
or when
(not supplied).
NORMAL
PHOTO
This mode is useful when you want to
you print a picture using a video printer
This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds.
FADE
PHOTO
SHUTTER
PHOTO
(1) While
menu
your camcorder
settings
(p. 55).
is in the standby
mode,
select
(2) Keep pressing
PHOTO
lightly until a still picture
indicator
appears.
Recording
does not start yet.
To change
the still picture,
release
PHOTO,
select
the photo
appears.
a still picture
2
PHOTO
MENU
3O
in the
The CAPTURE
press and hold PHOTO
lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen is recorded
seconds.
The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed
in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen
is completed.
1
mode
again,
and
for about
then
seven
until recording
Recording
a still
image
on a tape
- Tape
Photo
recording
Notes
• Dunng tape photo
functions
-
recording,
you caru-_ot change
the mode
or setting
of the following
Digital effect
Fader
PROGRAM AE
PLcture effect
- Exposure
- WLde mode
- Backhght
- Super NlghtShot
• The PHOTO button
- whde
- while
ci.
does not work
the digital effect function _s set or m use
the fader funchon is in use
• When recording
fluctuate
a stdl picture,
do not shake
your
camcorder
The picture
to
ci.
_o
may
to
t_
O
&
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
Press PHOTO deeper
The still picture _s then recorded
for about seven seconds and
your camcorder
returns to the standby mode You cannot select another stdl picture.
o
"O
to
O
I#1
Printing
the still
picture
You can print a shll picture by using the video printer (not supplied)
Connect
printer using the A/V cora_ecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video jack on both your camcorder
video printer
Refer to the operating
instructions
of the video printer as well.
I
S VIDEO
the video
and
the
VIDEO S VIDEO
LINE IN
1
e
t
@
VIDEO
. Signal
flow
If the video printer is equipped with S video input
Use the S video connecting
cable (not supphed).
Connect
S vLdeo input of the v_deo printer
it to the S VIDEO
lack and the
31
Using the wide
You can record
16:9 wide-screen
mode
a cinema-like
picture (CINEMA)
or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the
TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating
instructions
of your TV.
CINEMA
Black bands appear on the screen during recording
in the CINEMA mode [a], playing
back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen
TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the widescreen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears
[d].
16:9FULL
The picture during recording
in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal
TV [9 or a wide-screen
TV [g] is horizontally
compressed.
If you set the screen mode
the wide-screen
TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [hi.
QNEMA
[a]
32
of
Using
the wide
mode
In the standby
(p. 55).
mode,
set 16:9WIDE
to CINEMA
or 16:9FULL
in the menu
settings
O.
<
o.
o
MENU
o
To cancel the wide
Set 16:9WIDE
"o
mode
to OFF in the menu
(1)
settings.
O
If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only)
The SteadyShot
function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot
function is working,
'_" flashes and the SteadyShot
function does
not function.
In the
wide
mode
You cannot select the old movie function
and the bounce function with FADER.
with DIGITAL
EFFECT
(CCD-TRV87
only)
Date or time indicator
When you record in the 16:9FULL
wide-screen
TVs.
During
mode,
the date or time indicator
will be widened
on
recording
You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide
camcorder
to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.
mode,
set your
33
Using the fader
function
You can fade in or out to give your recording
a professional
appearance.
[aI
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
STRIPE
BOUNCE .1)
(Fade in only)
OVERLAP -21
(Fade in only)
WIPE -3)
(Fade in only)
[b]
MONOTONE
When
When
fading
fading
in, the picture gradually
out the picture gradually
•1_You can use this function
•2_CCD-TRV87 only
•3_CCD-TRV87
34
only when
only. The sound
changes
changes
from black-and-white
to color.
from color to black-and-white.
D ZOOM
is set to OFF.
does not wipe away,
Using
the fader
function
(1) Whenfadingin[
a]
In the standby
mode, press
Whenfadingout[
b]
In the recording
mode,
The indicator
changes
FADER --4 M.FADER
(2)
FADER
press
until
FADER
as follows:
_ STRIPE
the desired
until
fader
the desired
--_ BOUNCE
_
(CCD-TRV87
first of all.
Press
stops
The fader
indicator
indicator
flashes.
flashes.
MONOTONE
OVERLAP
(CCD-TRV87
only) ---* WIPE
The last selected
fader mode is indicated
START/STOP.
fader
indicator
only)
----*no indicator
flashing.
O.
rD
O
m,
1
O
rD
o
To
cancel
the
fader
After the fade in/out
normal mode.
function
is carried
Before the fade in/out
is carried
the indicator disappears.
out : Your camcorder
out : Before pressing
automatically
START/STOP,
returns
to the
press FADER
until
35
Using
the
Fader
function
Note (CCD-TRV87
only)
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader
use tile fader function while using the following
functions.
- Digital effect
- Low lux mode of PROGRAM
- Super NightShot
-Tape Photo recording
AE (Overlap/Wipe
function
function.
Also, you cannot
only)
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out
Erase them before
operating
the fader function
If you do not record anything
(CCD-TRV87 only)
if they are not needed.
before operating
the wipe or overlap function
Your camcorder
stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the WIPE or
OVERLAP
indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting disappears
from
the viewfinder.
Depending
on the tape condition,
the picture may not be recorded
clearly.
While using the bounce function,
- Focus
- Zoom
- Picture effect
Note
on the bounce
you cannot use the following
functions:
function
The BOUNCE indicator
does not appear in the following
mode or functions:
- D ZOOM is set to the mode other than OFF in the menu settings.
- Wide mode
- Picture effect
- PROGRAM
AE
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Using special
You can digitally
TV.
PASTEL [a] :
effects
process
images
- Picture
to obtain
special
effect
effects like those
Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,
arumated cartoon.
in films or on the
andthepicturelookslikean
NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed.
SEPIA :
B&W :
SOLARIZE [€]:
MOSAIC [d] :
The picture is sepia.
The picture is monochrome
Thelightintensityisclearer,
Thepictureismosaic.
SLIM [e] :
Thepictureexpandsvertically.
STRETCH [f] :
Thepictureexpandshorizontany.
(black-and-white).
andthepicturelookslikeanillustration.
o
U_
(1) Press
PICTURE
The picture
(2) Turn
effect
_
in the standby
indicator
the SEL/PUSH
The indicator
PASTEL _
SLIM
EFFECT
changes
NEG.ART
EXEC
or recording
mode.
the desired
picture
appears.
dial to select
as follows:
_
SEPIA
_
B&W _
SOLARIZE
effect
_
mode.
MOSAIC
*---*
STRETCH
PICTURE EFFECT
2
MOSAIC
To turn
the
Press PICTURE
picture
EFFECT.
effect
function
off
While using the picture effect function (CCD-TRVB7 only}
You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.
When you turn the power off
Your camcorder
automatically
returns
to the normal
mode.
37
Using special
- CCD-TRV87
effects
- Digital
effect
only
You can add special effects to recorded
sound is recorded
normally.
pictures
using
the various
digital
functions.
STILL
You call record
a still picture
so that it is superimposed
on a moving
picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record
still pictures
successively
at constant
intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter
area in a still picture
with a moving
picture.
TRAIL
You can record
the picture
so that an incidental
image
like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down the shutter
dark pictures
more brightly.
speed.
The slow shutter
mode
is good
for recording
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere
to pictures. Your camcorder
automatically
sets the wide mode to CINEMA, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate
shutter
speed.
LUMI.
38
Still picture
Moving
picture
Still picture
Moving
picture
The
Using
special
effects
(1) While
your
EFFECT.
(2) Turn
- Digital
camcorder
The digital
is in the standby
effect
the SEL/PUSH
and
STILL
LUMI.
of flash
LUMI.
- The color
TRAIL
swapped
with
- The vanishing
SLOW
SHTR
scheme
- Shutter
slower
MOVIE
The more
appear
modes,
bars
to adjust
the desired
digital
effect
mode.
*---* SLOW
SHTR _
The
DIGITAL
MOVIE
appear.
in memory.
as follows:
to superimpose
on the moving
CL
in the still picture
larger
which
is to be
t-i
r_
D.
image
the shutter
speed
number,
the
o
necessary
the stronger
STILL,
FLASH,
the digital
LUMI.
and
I_I1"
1
OLD
the bars
speed.
are on screen,
modes:
up and
is stored
the effect
a moving
picture
time of the incidental
speed.
lights
motion
the shutter
in the following
DIGITAL
you want
of the area
- No adjustment
there
press
the still picture
EXEC dial
picture
- The interval
mode,
The indicator
- The rate of the still picture
FLASH
OLD
TRAIL
EXEC dial.
the SEL/PUSH
or recording
appears.
to select
as follows:
LUMI. _
the SEL/PUSH
In the STILL
(4) Turn
indicator
EXEC dial
The indicator
changes
STILL _
FLASH _
(3) Press
effect
effect.
The bars
TRAIL.
o
ul
I LUMI.
EFFECT
To cancel
the
digital
effect
Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital
effect indicator
disappears.
39
Using
special
effects
- Digital
Effect
Notes
• The following functions
do not work
- Fader
- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
- Tape Photo recording
- Super NightShot
• The following
function
- Exposure
- PROGRAM
AE
does not work
• The following
functions
- Exposure
- Wide mode
- Picture effect
- PROGRAM
AE
When
you turn the
The digital
When
Auto
power
in the slow
digital
effect:
in the slow shutter
mode:
in the old movie mode:
off
effect will be automatically
recording
shutter
focus may not be effective.
Shutter
4O
do not work
during
canceled.
mode
Focus manually
using
a tripod.
speed
Shutter
SLOW
speed
SHTR
number
1
Shutter
speed
SLOW
SHTR
2
1/15
SLOW
SHTR
3
1/8
SLOW
SHTR
4
1/4
1/30
Using the PROGRAM
You can select PROGRAM
requirements.
O
Spotlight
AE function
AE (Auto
Exposure)
mode
to suit your specific
mode
This mode prevents
people's
faces, for example, from appearing
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
_
shooting
Soft portrait
excessively
white
mode
This mode brings out tile subject
people or flowers.
while
creating
a soft background
for subjects
such as
Sports lesson mode
This mode
"_
minimizes
shake
,€
on fast-moving
subjects
such as in tennis
rD
O.
Beach & ski mode
This mode prevents
people's
faces from appearing
dark
such as at a beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope.
_;
or golf,
in strong
light or reflected
light,
_o
Sunset & moon mode
O
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere
when
night views, fireworks
displays and neon signs.
you are recording
sunsets,
general
o
[]
Landscape
L/I
mode
This mode is for when you are recording
distant subjects such as mountains
prevents
your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows
are recording
a subject behind glass or a screen.
Low lux mode
This mode
makes
and
when
you
(CCD-TRV87 only)
subjects
brighter
in insufficient
light.
41
Using
the PROGRAM
(1) Press
AE function
PROGRAM
AE in the standby
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
The
O
indicator
_
_
EXEC dial to select
changes
as follows:
_
'_" _-_
_-_
mode.
_
_
The PROGRAM
the desired
_[]_
AE indicator
PROGRAM
AE mode.
2 (CCD-TRV87only)
1
2
To turn the PROGRAM
Press PROGRAM AE.
AE function
off
Notes
• In the spotlight,
sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups.
This
is because your camcorder
is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape
modes, your camcorder
is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
• The following
functions
do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
- Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87
only)
- Old movie (CCD-TRV87
only)
- Bounce
• The following functions
do not work in the low lux mode (CCD-TRV87
only):
- Digital effect
- Overlap
- Wipe
- Exposure
• If you press PROGRAM
AE when using the NightShot
function, the PROGRAM
indicator
flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
If you are recording
under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering
or changes in color may occur in the following
the PROGRAM
AE function off.
- Soft portrait mode
- Sports lesson mode
42
modes.
AE
lamp, sodium
If this happens,
turn
Adjusting
the exposure
manually
You can manually
adjust and set the exposure.
Adjust the exposure
manually
in the following cases:
• The subject is backlit
• Bright subject and dark background
• To record clark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully
(1) Press
EXPOSURE
in the standby
or recording
The exposure
indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust
mode.
the brightness,
F
1
Q.
EXPOSURE
¢D
D.
¢D
0
0
2
¢B
0
To return
to the automatic
Press EXPOSURE again.
exposure
mode
Note
When
work:
you adjust
the exposure
manually,
the following
function
and modes
do not
- Backlight
- Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only)
-Old movie (CCD-TRV87
only)
Your camcorder
automatically
returns to the automatic
exposure
mode:
- if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
- if you slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON
43
Focusing
manually
You can gain better results by manually
adjusting
the focus in the following cases:
• The autofocus
mode is not effective when shooting
- subjects through
glass coated with water droplets
- horizontal
stripes
-subjects
with little contrast with backgrounds
such as walls and sky
°When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground
to a subject in the
background
• Shooting a stationary
subject when using a tripod
(1) Set FOCUS
to MANUAL
appears,
(2) Turn NEAR/FAR
in the standby
to sharpen
or recording
mode.
The _
indicator
focus.
FOCUS
NEAR/FAR
To return
to the autofocus
mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record
distant
subjects
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity and
indicator appears.
When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual
focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder
focuses on near objects even though
you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto)
position
the "W" (wide-angle)
position. This makes focusing easier.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle)
position.
q_ changes to the following indicators:
when recording
a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
I•
44
and then shooting
at
Superimposing
a title
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom
the language,
color, size and position of titles.
titles (p. 47). You can also select
(1) Press TITLE in the standby
mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select r'n, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired
title, then press the dial.
The titles are displayed
in the language
you selected.
(4) Change
the color, size, or position,
if necessary.
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC diat to select the color, size, or position,
then
press the dial. The item appears.
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired
item, then press the
dial.
(_) Repeat steps (_) and (g) until the title is laid out as desired.
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial again to complete
the setting.
(6) Press START/STOP
to start recording.
(7) When you want to stop recording
the title, press TITLE.
1
t_
Q
_
0
_
_
_
HELl-O!
PRESET
[TITLE I
4
IZE
TiT LE
_
_
_
_
_
END
MAL
TITLE
BIRTHDAY
CONGRATULATIONS_
OUR SWEET BAaY
WEDDING
VACATION
TI-IE END
APPY
[TITLE]
HOLIDAYS
END
TITI F
OUR SWEETBABY
WEDDING
CONGRATU_TIONS_
VACATION
HAPPYEND
HOLIDAYS
THE
_RETURN: END
[TITLE]
1_
To superimpose
the title
while
you are recording
Press TITLE while you are recording,
and carry out steps 2 to 5. When
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.
To select
the language
of
If you want to change the language,
language
and return to step 2.
HELLO!
RESET
HApp_t
I_I:Ig_PT
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
HAPPy ENDBIRTHDAY
THE
0
0
1_
_
r_
O.
"0
[1_
TITLE
O.
<
you press the
a preset
title
select _ before step 2. Then select the desired
45
Superimposing
a title
Note
Both the date and time or either
position of the title.
of them
may not be displayed
depending
on the size or
If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title
The title is not recorded
while the menu or title menu is displayed.
To use the
custom
title
If you want
If you have
to use the custom title, select 133 in step 2.
not made any custom title, "- - - - ..." appears
Title setting
• The title color changes
WHITE *--* YELLOW
• The title size changes
SMALL *---* LARGE
as follows :
*--+ VIOLET _-* RED *--* CYAN *--* GREEN
as follows
and setting
You cannot
the title displayed
superimpose
When you superimpose
46
size.
the position number,
the lower the title is positioned.
select the title size "LARGE", you cannot choose position 9.
select the title size "LARGE" in the CINEMA mode, you cannot
nor 9.
When you are selecting
The beep
*--* BLUE
:
You cannot input more than 13 characters
in LARGE
• The title position changes as follows :
1,---* 2*---* 3*--* 4*-* 5*---+ 6_--* 7*--+ 8_-* 9
The larger
When you
When you
position 8
on the display.
does not sound.
the title
on the screen.
a title while you are recording
choose
Making
your
own
titles
You can make up to two titles and store them
to 20 characters.
in your camcorder.
Each title can have
(1) Press TITLE in the standby
or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
mode.
(CCD-TRV17/
(2) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
TD, then press
{3) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
the first line (CUSTOM1)
or second
the column
of the desired
character,
the desired
character,
line (CUSTOM2),
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
then
(5) Turn
dial.
press
up
the dial.
the dial.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
then
press
the
<
(6} Repeat
title.
steps
(7) To finish
making
[SET], then
(8) Press
4 and
TITLE
press
5 until
your
own
the dial.
to make
you have
titles,
selected
turn
the SEL/PUSH
The title is stored
the title menu
all characters
in memory.
and
completed
EXEC dial to select
the
=
t_
t*=
0
disappear.
o
"o
1
m
2
o
TITLE
HELLO!
I _I_=iP
RESET TITLE
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
_
_
_
3
CINqC4_AT_T_NS!
OUR SWEETBABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE ENO
i
TtTLF
_T
HAPPY HOUDAYS
I_tTLEI : ENO
TITLE] : END
6
47
Making
your
own
To change
titles
a title
you
have
stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending
on which title you want to change,
then press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select [(-], then
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as
desired.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters
cassette is in your camcorder
The power
automatically
goes off. The characters
in the standby
you have entered
mode while a
remain
stored
in
memory.
Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed
from step 1.
We recommend
setting the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87)
or PLAYER
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
does not automatically
turn off while
or removing
the cassette so that your camcorder
you are entering title characters.
If you select [-)P2]
The menu for selecting
to the previous screen.
To delete
alphabet
the title
Select [(--]. The last character
48
and Russian
is erased.
characters
appear.
Select [-)p1]
to return
Using the built-in
light
You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 5 feet (1.5 m).
Slide LIGHT
turns 011.
The built-in
to ON while
your camcorder
light turns on/off
by turning
is in the standby
STANDBY
mode.
The built-in
light
to STANDBY/LOCK.
I-r
...a
r0
G.
¢D
o
o
"O
To turn
off the built-in
Slide LIGHT to OFF.
light
To turn on the built-in
light
Slide LIGHT
o
automatically
to AUTO.
The built-in light automatically
turns on and off according
to the ambient brightness.
However,
the built-in light automatically
turns off if the built-in light turns on for more
than about 5 minutes. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and up again.
Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and
surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after
the light is turned off.
Not to be handled by children.
Emits intense heat and light.
Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.
Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1.22 m) during
use and until cool.
Slide UGHT to OFF when not in use.
Notes
• The battery pack is quickly discharging
LIGHT to OFF when not in use.
while
the built-in
light is turned
on. Slide
• When you do not use your camcorder,
slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery
pack to avoid turning on the built-in light.
• When flickering occurs while shooting
in the auto mode, slide LIGHT to ON.
• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight
function while shooting
in the auto mode.
• The built-in light may be turned off when inserting
or ejecting a cassette.
• While the end search function is working,
the built-in light is turned off.
49
Using
the
built-in
Replacing
the
light
bulb
Use the Son}' XB-3D halogen lamp (not supphed)
The supphed
halogen lamp is not on
the market.
Purchase
the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp
Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.
(1) Remove
the built-in
light unit while pushing
the hole under
the built-in light
unit using a wire.
(2) Turn the bulb housing
unit.
counterclockwise
(3) Replace
a dry cloth.
(4) Attach
unit.
the bulb
using
the bulb housing
turning
and
it clockwise,
detach
then
from
the built-in
replace
the built-in
light
light
1
2
• When replacing
the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen
reduce the risk of fire.
• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect
do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes
minutes or more)
lamp
(not supplied)
to
the power source before replacing and
cool enough to handle (for about 30
Note
To prevent the bulb from being smudged
with finger
etc If the bulb is smudged,
wipe it completely.
5O
prints,
handle
it with a dry cloth,
-- Advanced
Playback
Playing
Operations
--
back a tape
- CCD-TRV87
with
digital
effects
only
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect fm_ctlons: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL
{1) Durmgplayback,
press DIGITAL
untllthedestreddigltaleffect
ttash_
(2) PresstheSEL/PUSH
Thechgitaleffect
EFFECTand
indicator
tumtheSEL/PUSH
(STILL, FLASH, LUMI.or
EXEC&al
TRAIL)
EXEC dial.
mchcatorlights
up and thebarsappear.
LUIvII.mode,thepicturewhereyou
in memotTasastiUplctme.
In theST1LLor
presstheSEL/PUSHEXEC
dlahs stored
(3) Tttm theSEL / PUSH EXEC dialtoadjusttheeffect.
Fordetailsofeachchgltaleffectfunction,seepage38
o.
'
DIGITAL, EFFECT
_r_
I
rD
.=
t_
o
"O
o
To cancel the digital
Press DIGITAL EFFECT
effect
function
Notes
• You cannot process extemaUyinput
scenes using the chgatal effect function
• To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function,
pictures on the VCR.
record the
STILL and LUMI. modes
• You can search a picture to tmage-process
by pressu_g
I_1_ or "gt_ m theplayback
mode However,
noise appears on the picture
• You cannot delete a picture stored m memory even if you stop playing back a tape,
When you set the POWER switch
The digatal effect function is automahcally
to OFF (CHARGE)
canceled.
51
Editing
w
Dubbing
a tape
Using the A/V connecting
(not supplied)
Connect your camcorder
your camcorder.
(1) Insert
a blank
the recorded
to the VCR using
tape
(or a tape
tape
(2) Set the input
cable or S video
into your
selector
you
the A/V
want
connecting
connecting
to record
over)
cable
cable supplied
into the VCR, and
camcorder.
on the VCR to LINE.
Refer to the operating
instructions
of your VCR for more
(3) Set the POWER
switch
to VTR (CCD-TRV87)
or PLAYER
information.
(CCD-TRV17/
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67).
(4) Play back the recorded
tape on your
(5) Start recording
on the VCR.
Refer
to the operating
instructions
camcorder.
of your
VCR for more
information.
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
VIDEO*
IN
VIDEO OUT
•
VIDEO
,-II,, O AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
VCR
: Signal flow
* CCD-TRV67
only
CCD-TRV87
VCR
AUDIO
: Signal
When
Press
flow
you
lion both
To prevent
52
have
your
finished
camcorder
dubbing
and
deterioration
Set EDIT to ON in the menu
settings
a tape
the VCR.
of
pictures
before
dubbing.
from
with
dubbing
insert
Dubbing
a tape
If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV
Make the indicators
disappear
by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be
superimposed
on tile edited tape.
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
[] 8 mm, Him Hi8, [) DigitalS, _
VHS, _
S-VHS, _
VHSC, SI!!!$1_t S-VHSC,
I_ Betamax, _
ED Betamax, M'_I_ mini DV or l_ "TDV
If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only)
Coru_ect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your
camcorder
and the VCR. You do not connect the red plug. With this connection,
sound will be monaural.
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
the
pictures
(CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only)
With this connection,
you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting
cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied)
to the S video jacks of both your camcorder
and
the VCR.
m
_.
o.
53
Recording
video
- CCD-TRV87
or TV programs
only
You can record a tape from another
audio outputs.
Use your camcorder
camcorder
while editing. Otherwise,
(1) Insert
a blank
tape
(or a tape
VCR or a TV program
from a TV that has video/
as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your
the picture may be distorted.
you want
you are recording
a tape from the VCR,
(2) Set the POWER
switch to VTR.
(3) Set DISPLAY
VCR appears
to record
insert
over)
into your
a recorded
tape
to LCD in the menu settings
(p. 55). The picture
in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
(4} Press OREC and
then immediately
the button
on its right simultaneously
press I I on your camcorder.
(5) Press
Select
IIPon the VCR
a TV program
(6) Press
from.
II on your
camcorder
at the scene
where
you
from
on your
to start playback
if you are recording
if you are recording
from TV.
want
camcorder.
If
into the VCR.
a tape
to start
a TV or
camcorder,
from
VCR.
recording
4
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
Note
You cannot
record
dual sound
If your VCR is a monaural
broadcasts.
type
Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your
camcorder
and the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connection,
sound will be monaural.
the
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures
With this collnection,
you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting
cable.
Connect
VCR.
an S video
cable
(not supplied)
to the S video
jacks of both your camcorder
and
If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack
54
Do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder.
video cable, the picture may not appear on screen.
If you connect an S
Customizing
Your
Changing
Camcorder
the
--
menu
settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. Tile default settings can be partially changed.
First, select tile icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In the standby
TRV67)
press
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/
MENU.
(2) Turn
set.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
to select
the desired
icon,
then
press
the dial
to
(3) Turn
set.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
the desired
item,
then
press
the dial
to
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
to set.
EXEC dial to select
the desired
mode,
and
and
press
(5) If you want
repeat
to change
steps
For details,
1
or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER
mode,
from
other
items,
select
_
RETURN
press
the dial
the dial,
see "Selecting
the mode
setting
of each
item"
(p. 56).
t_
c
o ZOOM
._ERA]
CA_,=n_
ETVTR_
o=,
MENU []1°°
_oo.:_w,oE
N.
S
CAMERA
SET
16 : 9WIDE
1
VTR $
,_.
_ ;;,_sou.°
LIGHT
DNR
WIND
STEADYSHOT
[MENU]
0
3
E
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEER
COMMANDER
i_
DqSPLAY
TBC
: END
_1
I_'
_'
.<
REC LAMP
INDICATOR
PHOTO
[MENU]
then
2 to 4.
0
5
: END
go_
0H_
3
f_
0
COMMANDER
E_ DISPLAY
[]
RED LAMP
INDICATOR
3
'1_
HER
WORLD
I I1_OTHENS
TIME
REC LAMP
I I_
_/
oN
INDICATOR
_RETURN
OTNERS
I1_
[]
WORLD TIME
ECOMMANDERHON
RED LAMP
DISPLAY
OFF
INDICATOR
'1_
OTHERS
WORLD
TIME
_
I_
QN
RED LAMP
#NDICATOR
_I_ETUFIN
[
OTHERS
WORLD
TIME
I_ RECLAMP
I;
To make
Press
MENU.
the
menu
display
_RETURN
INDICATOR
disappear
55
Changing
the
menu
settings
Menu items are displayed
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Depending
Selecting
on your camcorder
display
the mode
model
may be different
Setting
only)
from that in this illustration.
of each item
•sfl_edefaultset_ingi
Menu items differ according
to whether the POWER switch is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/
PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
or CAMERA.
The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
POWER
Mode
Meaning
switch
D ZOOM
• OFF
40x
80x
• OFF
40x
200x
• OFF
40x
360x
16"9WIDE
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and
up to 20x is carried out.
If you set to 40x/80x, digital zoom is activated
and more than 20x to 40x/80x is performed
digitally. (p. 18)
(CCD-TRV17 only)
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated
and
up to 20x is carried out.
If you set to 40x/360x,
digital zoom is activated
and more than 20x to 40x/360x is performed
digitally. (p. 18)
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only)
• OFF
CAMERA
To record
in the CINEMA
16:9FULL
To record
in the 16:9FULL mode
STEADYSHOT
(CCD-TRV57/
TRV67/TRV87
only)
ON
To compensate
OFF
To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural
pictures are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
N.S.LIGHT
ON
To use the NightShot
OFF
To cancel the NightShot
WIND
OFF
(CCD-TRV87
only)
ON
CAMERA
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated
and
up to 20x is carried out.
If you set to 40x/200x, digital zoom is activated
and more than 20x to 40x/200x is performed
digitally. (p. 18)
(CCD-TRV37 only)
CINEMA
PHOTO
(CCD-TRV87
only)
56
icons:
CAMERA SET
VTR SET (CCD-TRV87
only)
PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
LCD SET
TAPE SET
The menu
Icon/item
as the following
mode
(p. 32)
for camera-shake
Light function
CAMERA
(p. 21)
CAMERA
Light function
CAMERA
To reduce
wind
wind noise when recording
• NORMAL
To activate
the normal
FADE
To activate
the fade photo function
SHUTTER
To activate
the shutter
photo function
photo function
in strong
CAMERA
Changing
the
Icon/item
[]
HiFi SOUND
menu
settings
Meaning
• STEREO
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
(CCD-TRV87
only)
EDIT
POWER
switch
Mode
1
To play back a monaural tape or dual sound
track tape with main sound
2
To play back a dual sound track tape with sub
sound
• OFF
VTR/PLAYER
ON
To minimize
• ON
TBC
VTR
tape
picture
deterioration
when editing
To correct jitter
OFF
VTR/PLAYER
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when
playing back a tape on which you have dubbed
over and recorded the signal of a TV game or
similar machine.
t_
TBC stands for "Time Base Corrector'.
Vi
DNR
• ON
To reduce picture
OFF
VTR/PLAYER
noise
To reduce a conspicuous
afterimage
picture has a lot of movement
when the
N
DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction".
[]
LCD B.L.
• BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
0
0
To set the brightness
To brighten
on the LCD screen normal
the LCD screen
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
3
o
LCD COLOR
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
To adjust the color on the LCD screen
A
Light
_
:-
Dark
Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only)
• The SteadyShot
function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• Attachment
of a conversion
lens (not supplied)
may influence
the SteadyShot
function.
• SteadyShot
does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode.
in the menu settings, the "_Y indicator flashes.
If you set STEADYSHOT
If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
Tile SteadyShot
off indicator _
appears. Your camcorder
prevents
compensation
for camera-shake.
to ON
only)
excessive
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source
The "WIND" (CCD-TRV87
only) "COMMANDER"
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only),
"EDIT" and "HiFi SOUND" (CCD-TRV87
only) items are returned
to their default
settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed,
as long as
the lithium battery is installed.
Note on LCD B.L.
When you use power
selected.
sources
other
than the battery
pack,
"BRIGHT"
is automatically
57
Changing
the
Icon/item
[]
RE(; MODE
menu
settings
POWER
switch
Mode
Meaning
• SP
To record in SP (Standard
Play) mode
VTR
LP
To increase the recording
mode
time to twice the SP
CAMERA
ORC TO SET
To automatically
adjust the recording condition
to get the best possible recording. Press
START/STOP
to start adjustment. Your
camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the
tape condition
mode.
ORC stands
_REMAIN
for "Optimizing
the Recording
• AUTO
and then returns
CAMERA
to the standby
Condition".
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after _ is pressed in
VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
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 the VTR (CCD-TRV87) or
PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/
TRV67) mode
ON
Notes
To always
display the remaining
tape bar
on the LP mode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder,
we recommend
playing
the tape on your camcorder.
When you play back the tape on other camcorders
or
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
• Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder
tapes recorded
in the LP
mode on other camcorders
or VCRs.
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder,
the standard
8 mm system. (CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only)
Notes
recording
is carried
out in
on ORC setting
• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary,
reset
the setting.
• You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)
• When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded
section of about 0.1 seconds appears on
the tape. However,
note that this non-recorded
section disappears
from the tape when
you continue recording
from this section.
• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu
settings.
"ORC ON" is displayed
if ORC TO SET is already set.
58
Changing
the
Icon/item
menu
settings
Mode
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
Meaning
To reset the date or time (p. 61)
• ON
To record the date for 10 seconds
recording
OFF
AUTO TV ON
(CCD-TRV87
only)
TV INPUT
(CCD-TRV87
only)
POWER
switch
• OFF
ON
• VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
CAMERA
after
CAMERA
has started
To cancel the auto date function
--
VTR
To automatically
turn on the Sony TV when
using the super laser link function (p. 29)
CAMERA
To switch the video input oll a Sony TV when
using the super laser link function (p. 29)
VTR
CAMERA
To display
VTR/PLAYER
OFF
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
• NORMAL
selected menu
items in normal
2x
To display selected menu
normal size
• ON
To make the demonstration
appear
To cancel the demonstration
mode
OFF
size
items at twice the
CAMERA
CAMERA
O
N
o
Notes
on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby)
at the factory and the demonstration
starts
about _.0 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration,
insert a cassette,
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
set the POWER
switch
to other
3
O
than
• When NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT
indicator appears in the
viewfinder
or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu
settings.
59
Changing
the
Icon/item
[]
menu
settings
Mode
WORLD TIME
BEEP
• MELODY
COMMANDER
(CCD-TRV57/
TRV67/TRV87
POWER
switch
Meaning
To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The
clock changes by the time difference you set
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
CAMERA
To output the melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
NORMAL
To output
melody
OFF
To cancel the melody
• ON
the beep sound instead
and beep sound
To activate the Remote Commander
with your camcorder
OFF
To deactivate
only)
• LCD
• ON
To light up the camera recording
front of your camcorder
To turn off the backlight
BL ON
To turn on the backlight
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
only)
Notes on INDICATOR
in the menu settings,
even when your
(CCD-TRV87 only)
"BL ON",
• When you use power
selected.
6O
lamp at the
on display window
If you press DISPLAY with "DISPLAY"
set to "V-OUT/LCD"
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen
camcorder
is connected
to outputs on the TV or VCR.
• When you select
recording.
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording
• BL OFF
Note (CCD-TRV87
to avoid
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and viewfinder
OFF
INDICATOR
(CCD-TRV87
only)
VTR/PLAYER
CAMERA
caused by other
To show the display on the LCD screen and
view finder
V-OUT/LCD
REC LAMP
supplied
the Remote Commander
remote control misoperation
VCR's remote control
DISPLAY
of the
battery
sources
life is reduced
by about
other than the battery
10 percent
during
pack, "BL ON" is automatically
the
Resetting
the date
and time
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.
The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected,
you need not reset the
date and time.
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead
power source installed.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1} While
menu.
your
camcorder
is in the standby
mode,
press
(2) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
_,
(3) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
CLOCK
(4)
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust
Turn
(5) Set the month,
pressing
(6)
(7) Press
and
hour
by turning
press
to display
the dial.
SET, then
the desired
the
year,
the SEL/PUSH
press
then
the dial.
press
the dial.
EXEC dial and
the dial.
Set the minute
the time
day
then
MENU
with no
signal.
MENU
by turning
the SEL/PUSH
The clock starts
to make
the menu
EXEC
dial and
pressing
the dial by
to move.
disappear.
The
time indicator
appears.
t_
o-<
ql_
_"
SETUP
MENU
CLOCK
SET
AUT O DATE
AUTO TV ON
TV [NpLJT
LTR 81ZE
DEMO MODE
IIo ,A. 1,ooo
12:(10
I1. ,v ,.,0T
AUTO
TV ON
LTR SIZE
DEMOMODE
OOAM
=_
0
&
NRETURN
[MENU I : ENO
6
12
O0
AM
12 O0
4
AM
61
Resetting
the
To check
Press
Press
Press
date
Press
date
and time
the
preset
date
and
time
DATE to display the date indicator.
TIME to display the time indicator.
DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE)
and time indicator.
DATE and/or
TIME again.
The date and/or
to simultaneously
time indicator
display
the
disappears.
The year changes as follows:
1999
*'-*
2000
*-- ....
--*
2029
Auto date function
When you use your camcorder
for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time
to your time before you start recording
(p. 61). The date is automatically
recorded
for 10
seconds after you start recording
(Auto date function).
This function works only once
a day.
Note
on the time
indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
operates
on a 12-hour
cycle.
Note on the auto date function
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu
The auto date function automatically
displays the date once a day.
However,
the date may automatically
appear more than once a day if:
- you reset the date and time.
-you eject and insert the tape again.
-you stop recording
within 10 seconds.
- you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back ON in the menu settings.
62
settings.
Additional
Usable
Selecting
Information
--
cassettes
the
cassette
and playback
modes
type
- CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only
You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder
_be n_vou
use a HL8 video cassette, recording and playback are camed out m tile HL8 system
When you use a standard 8 mm wdeo cassette, recording and playback are carned out
in the standard 8 mm system.
However, ffyou record ona Hl8vldeocassette
rathe LP mode, recordmgls
rained out
in the standard 8 mm system
If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder,
the
playback mode Lsautomatically
selected according to the format in which the tape has
beenrecorded.
Thts Hi8 system is an extension of the s tanda rd 8 mm system, and was developed
to
produce higher quahty pictures
You camlot playback a tape recorded in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorder/
players other thana HL8 wdeo recorder/player.
What is Video 8 E_l/video
Hi8 E_ ?
- CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87
only
"'Video 8 XR"/"video
HI8 XR" is a function that further enhances the Lma_e quality
Video 8/video HL8 Thls function allows you to record and playback ptctures with
clearer details.
o
¢u
of
Video tapes recordedonacamcorder
havhxg the"XR" functionshowexceilent
ptcture
quah ty when they are played back on an "X R" camco rder
The playback quahty wdlbe the normal quahty of the standard 8mm/H18 camcorder
whenwdeo
tapes recorded on an"XR" can'_corder are played backby a co_v,'entiona|
standard8mm/H18camcorderorwhenwdeo
tapesrecordedonaconventlonal
standard 8mm / Hi8 camcorder
are played back on the "XR" camcorder
* "XR" stands for "Extended Resolution."
When
8"
O
you play back
The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, HI8 or standard
8 mm (CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only) are automatically
selec ted accordmg to the format m which the tape has bee n
recorded
The quahtyof the recorded picture m the LP mode, however, wdlnot be as
good as the SP mode.
Note
on AFM
HiFi
stereo
- CCD-TRV87 only
When you play back a tape, the sound willbe monaural
if
• You record the tape on your camcorder,
then play it back on an AFM HiFl monaural
video recorder/player
• You record the tape on an AFM HiFi mona ural v_deo recorder, then play it back on
yourcamcorder.
Foreign
8 mm
video
Beca use TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play
back foreign pre-recorded
tapes Refer to"Usmgyour
camcorder abroad" to check the
TV color syste ms used m foreign countries
63
Usable
cassettes
Copyright
and
playback
modes
signal
When
you record
- CCD-TRV87
only
Youcalulotrecordsoftwareonyourcamcorderthatcontalnscopyr_ghtcontrolsLgnals
for copyright protectxonofsoftware
"COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, m the vlewfmder or on the TV screen
you tD, to record such so fhvare.
Your camcorder does not record copyrtght controlstgnals
on the tape when _t records
When
you play
back a dual
sound
track
tape
- CCD-TRV87
only
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded m an AFM HiFl stereo system,
set"HiFl SOUND" to the desired mode m the menu settings (p 55)
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STEREO
Stereo
Mamsound
1
Monaural
Mare sound
2
Umlatural
You cannot
64
record dual sound
sound
programs
andsubsound
Sub sound
on your camcorder.
ff
Changing
camcorder
the
lithium
battery
in your
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu
settings hold in memory by the lithium battery.
Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak
ordead, the _%indicator flashesin theviewfinder
for about 5 secondswhenyou
set the
POWER switch to CAMERA.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or
Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
©
(+)
_
(-)
3=
WARNING
Thebattery
infire.
may explode
if mistreated.
Do not recharge,
disassemble,
nor dispose
of it
O
=_
Lithium
battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
• Should thebatterybe
swallowed, immediatelyconsulta
doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.
o
3
&
O
Lithium battery installed at the factory
This battery may not last I year.
65
Changing
the
lithium
battery
in your
camcorder
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithiumbattery
compartment.
(2) Push the lithiumbattery
down once and pullit out from theholder.
(3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive
side facing out.
(4) Close thelid.
1
1
3
66
2
(+)
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder,
use the following table to
troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, discortnect the power source and
contact your Sonydealer
orlocal authorizedSonyservice
facility.If"C:
E3E3:IZIE3"
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder,
the self-diagnosis
display function has
worked. See page 70.
In the
recording
mode
Cause and/or Corrective
Symptom
START/STOP
does not operate.
Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR
(CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/
TRV67).
•"_Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.
-> Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
"_ Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 24)
• The write-protect
tab is set to expose the red mark.
"_ Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
"_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize.
(p. 73)
O.
O.
O
O
The power goes off.
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder
has been in the standby
mode for more than 5
minutes.
-_ Turn STANDBY
The image on the viewfinder
is not clean
screen
down
once and then up again.
(p. 16)
* The viewfinder
lens is not adjusted.
") Adjust the viewfinder
lens, (p. 19)
The SteadyShot function does not
work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only)
• STEADYSHOT
is set to OFF in the menu settings.
"_ Set it to ON. (p. 55)
• The SteadyShot
function does not work when the wide
mode is set to 16:9FULL.
The autofocusing
work.
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
-_ Set it to AUTO, (p. 44)
function
does not
O
• Shooting conditions
are not suitable for autofocus.
-_ Set FOCUS to MANUAL
to focus manually.
(p. 44)
The fader function does not work.
(CCD-TRV87 only)
• The digital effect function
"_ Cancel it. (p. 38)
The O indicator
viewfinder.
° The video heads may be dirty.
"_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cassette (not supplied).
(p. 74)
The picture
viewfinder.
flashes in the
does not appear
in the
is working.
cleaning
* The LCD panel is open.
"_ Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
* The contrast between the subject
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
• This is not a malfunction.
(Continued
and background
on the following
is too
page)
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and/or
Corrective
Actions
Some troy white spots appear m
the v_ewfinder
or o11 the LCD
screen. (CCD-TRV87
only)
• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NlghtShot
achvated
ThLs Ls not a malfunction
An unknown
p_cture is d_splayed
m the vlewfmder
ol on tile LCD
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER sw_tch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON m tile menu
screen
The picture
or unnatural
is recorded
colors
m incorrect
° NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON.
.4, Set it to OFF (p 21)
playback
• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON m a bright place
_ Set It to OFF, or use the NightShot
funchon
place. (p. 21)
Cause and/or
The tape does not move when
video control button is pressed
The playback picture
or does not appear
a
Corrective
Ls not clear
The sound is muted or Lmages do
not appear when momtoring
the
picture from TV on the LCD
screen (CCD-TRV87 only)
and
Symptom
68
function
does
correctly
cleaning
• The stereo tape is played back w_th HiFi SOUND
in the menu settings (CCD-TRV87
only).
-) Set it to STEREO. (p. 55)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
"_ Pull out A/V connecting
then connect it again.
playback
set to 2
(p. 24)
cable
from AUDIO/VIDEO
jack,
modes
Cause and/or
does not turn on
or OFF (CHARGE).
(CCD-TRV17/
• The telews_on's wdeo channel is not adjusted
"_ Adjust it. (p. 27)
• EDIT is set to ON m the menu settings.
-_ Set _t to OFF. (p 55)
• The video head may be dire,.
•t* Clean tile heads using the Son}, V8-25CLD
cassette (not supphed).
(p. 74)
-) Turn up the volume.
In the recording
Actions
" The POWER switch is set to CAMERA
_ Set it to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
(p. 24)
• The tape has run out
") Rewmd the tape. (p 24)
No sound or only a low sound _s
heard when playing back a tape
The end search
work
m a dark
mode
Symptom
The power
is
settings without a cassette inserted, }'our camcorder
automatically
starts the demonstrahon.
-') Insert a cassette and the demonstration
stops
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p 59)
Picture appears
too bright, and the
subject does not appear m the
vlewflnder
or on tile LCD screen,
In the
mode
Corrective
Actions
° The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead
") Install a charged battery pack. (p 9, 10)
• The AC power adaptor is not colmected to a wall outlet.
") Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p 4, 14)
not
,,The tape was ejected after recording
-You have not recorded
on the new cassette
yet
Troubleshooting
Symptom
The battery
discharged
Cause and/or
Actions
• The operating
temperature
_s too low
• The battery pack is not fully charged
4" Charge the batter), pack agan*l. (p. 10)
• The batter)" pack is completely
dead, and cannot
recharged
4" Replace w,th a new battery pack (p 9)
pack is quickly
The batter)' remaining indicator
does not indicate the correct
t_rne
cannot be removed
be
• You have used the batter), pack in an extremely
hot or
cold environment
for a long time
• The batter)" pack is completely
dead, and cannot be
recharged
4" Replace with a new battery pack (p. 9)
• The batter)' is dead
4" Use a charged battery pack (p 9, 10)
The power goes off although the
batter)' remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate
The cassette
the holder
Corrective
from
The [] and _ md_¢ators flash and no
functions except for cassette election
work
4" Charge the battery pack
on the batter), remaining
fully again so that the md_catLon
indicator is conect
• The power source is disconnected.
4" Connect tt firmly. (p. 9, 14)
• The battery is dead.
4" Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)
• Moisture
condensation
has occurred
4" Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least 1 hour to acchmatlze.
(p 73)
O
for at
o
O
Others
Symptom
Cause and/or
The Remote Commander
supphed
w_th ",,our camcorder does not work
(CC13-TRV57 /TRV67 /TRV87 only)
Corrective
Actions
• COMMANDER
is set to OFF in the menu
4" Set _t to ON. (p. 55)
• Something
ts blocking
the infrared rays
4" Remove the obstacle
settings.
• The batteries inserted
in the battery holder w_th the + polarities
mcorrectly
matching
the + - marks
4" Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 84)
• The batteries are dead.
4" Insert new ones (p. 84)
The date or time indicator does not
appear, and the bars "- ...... " appear.
• Reset
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder ts connected to outputs on
the TV or VCR (CCD-TRV87 only)
• DISPLAY Is set to V-OUT/LCD
4" Set it to LCD. (p. 55)
The melody
5 seconds
• Moisture
condensation
has occurred
4" Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
for at
least 1 hour to acchmatlze
(p 73)
• Some troubles has occurred
in your camcorder
4. Remove the cassette and insert _t again, then operate
your camcorder
or beep sounds
for
While charging the batter), pack, no
m&cator appears or the mdLcator
flashes m the display window
the date and time. (p 61)
in the menu
• The AC power adaptor is dLsconnected
4" Connect it firmly. (p. 10)
• Something
is wrong w_th the battery pack
4" Contact your Sony dealer or local author,zed
service facility.
settings.
Sony
69
Self-diagnosis
display
Your camcord
function.
display
er has a self-diagnosis
Viewfinder
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination
of
a letter and figures) in the view finder, on the LCD
screen o r in the display wind ow. I f a 5-digit cod e is
displayed,
check the following code chart. The last
two digits (indicated by [3FI) will differ depending
on the state of your camcorder.
--
(or LCD screen)
- C:21 :OOq
_/llIl\
1
Self-diagnosis display
• C:E3FI:FIFq
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
,E:DH:HH
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
Five-digit
C:04:HH
C:21:H[]
display
Cause and/or Corrective
Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack.
•_ Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack. (p. 14)
• Moisture
condensation
has occurred.
-_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least I hour to acclimatize.
(p. 73)
C:22:DD
C:31:[3V1
C:32:DD
• The video heads are dirty.
"_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cassette (not supplied).
(p. 74)
• A malfunction
has occurred.
other than the above
for at
cleaning
that you can service
a_ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
"_ Disconnect
the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting
the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:EZ3IZ]
E:62:V1D
• A malfunction
that you cannot service has occurred.
"_ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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Warning
indicators
and messages
If indicators
and messages appear in the viewfinder,
on the LCD screen or in the
display window, check the following:
See the page inparentheses"(
)" for moreinformation.
The indicators and messages are displayed
in yellow.
Warning
indicators
The video
heads
are dirty
Slow flashing:
• You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cleaningcassette
(not supplied) (p. 74).
The battery
is dead
or
nearly dead
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
(p. 70)
---- Self-diagnosis
Fast flashing:
• Thebatteryisdead
(p. 10)
• The battery is completely
dead, and cannot be
red_arged.
C:21:00
- Moisture condensation
occurred*
J
Depending on conditions, the
_-\_indicator may fash, even
if there are5 to 10minutes
remaining.
Warning indicator as to
tape
Slow flashing:
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape isinserted
(p. 15).*
• The write-protect
tab on the cassette
isout (red) (p. 15).*
battery
• CLOCK
O.
O.
o
compartment
o
3
open (p. 73).
O
You need to eject the cassette
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect
tab on the
cassetteisout(red)(p.15).*
Fastflashing:
• Moisture condensation
occurred (p. 73).
• Thetapehasrunout
(p. 15, 24).*
• The self-diagnosis
functionisactivated
is
weak or is not installed (p. 65)
Warning
has
Fastflashing:
• Eject thecassette, turnoff your
camcorder, and leave it for
about 1hour with the cassette
Fastfiashing:
• The tape has run out (p. 15, 24).*
The lithium
display
has
display
(p. 70).*
messages
SET
Reset the date and time. (p. 61)
• For "InfoLITHIUM"
BATTERY ONLY
• r_ CLEANING
• START/STOP
Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
CASSETTE
The video
KEY
heads
battery
are dirty.
pack. (p. 14)
(p. 74)
Press the START/STOP
button to activate
message
is displayed
in white. (p. 58)
the ORC setting.
• ORC
The ORC setting
white. (p. 58)
is displayed
• COPY INHIBIT
You tried to record a picture
(CCD-TRV87
only) (p. 64)
* You hear the melody
or beep
is working.
This message
that has a copyright
control
This
in
signal.
sound.
71
Using
your
camcorder
Using your camcorder
abroad
abroad
You can use your camcorder m any country or area with the AC power
supphed
with vour camcorder
within 100 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
When charging the battery pack use a commercmlly
necessary
dependmgon
the destgnof the walloutlet
available
[b].
adaptor
[a],tf
AC plugadaptor
AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC !
[a3
[bl
Your camcorder
tsan NTSC systembased
camcorder
If you want to view the playback
ptcture on a TV, tt must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO
input jack.
The following sllows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mextco, Peru, Surinam,Taiwan,
the Phthppines,
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,
Slngapore,SlovakRepubhc,Spam,
Sweden, Swltzerland,Thailand,etc
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentma,
Paraguay,
Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria,
Simple
France,Guyana,
setting
Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland,
Russia, Ukraine,
of clock by time difference
You can eastly set the clock to the local time by set ring a time difference.
TIMEinthe
menusettmgs
See page60 for more mformahon.
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etc.
Select WORLD
Maintenance
precautions
Moisture
information
and
condensation
If your camcorder
_sbrought d_rectly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture
condense msLde your camcorder,
on the surface of the tape, or on the lens In this
may
condition, the tape may shck to the head drum and be damaged or),our camcorder may
notoperatecorrectly
If there Is moisture ms_deyour camcorder,
the beep sounds and
the []mdlcatorflashes.Whenthe
_--mdlcatorflashesatthesametm_e,
thecassettels
inserted m your camcorder.
If moisture condenses on the lens, the mdLcator wall not
appear
If moisture
condensation
occurred
None of the functzons except cassette election will work Eject thecassette, turn off your
camcorder,and
leaveLt for about 1 hour w_th thecassette compartment
open.Your
camcorder can be used agaHlff the
[] mdLcator does not appear when thepower
AS
turned onagau_
Note on moisture condensation
MOLStu re may condense whe n yo u bnng your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa ) o r when yo u use your camcorder
in a hot p lace as follows"
• Yo u bring yo u r camco rde r from a skLslope into a place warmed up b y a heating
dewce
O.
O
• You bring your camcorder
outside
from an alr-condlhoned
• You use your camcorder
after asquallor
• You use),our
m a tugh temperature
camcorder
car or room into a hot place
=_
a shower
and humidity
place
3
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How to prevent
moisture
condensation
When you bnng your camcorder
from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorde r in a plastic bag and hghtly seal it. Remove the bag when the air tempera ture
reside the plastic baghas reached thesurroundmgtemperature
(afterabout 1hour)
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Maintenance
information
Maintenance
and precautions
information
Cleaning
the
video
head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head
may be &rtywhen'
°The_
indicator and "I_ CLEANING
CASSETTE" message appear one after anothel"
orthe _ indicator flashes on the LCDscreen or m the vlewfinder
• Playback
• Playback
• Playback
pictures
pictures
pictures
contain noise
are hardly visible
do notappear
If this happens,clean
supphed)
the video heads with the Sony V8-25C LD cleaning
cassette
--_=Z_----- _-_..:-
[a]
_
(not
_
[b]
[a] Shghtly d_rty
[b] Very dirty
Note
on video
heads
When the playback pictures are stdl contain noise even ff you have cleaned the wd eo
heads wLth a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use If
this is the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact you r Sony dealer or
localauthorhzed
Sony service facihb,
Cleaning
the
LCD
screen
If fingerprints
or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend
Cleaning Kit (not supplied)
to clean the LCD screen
Removing
(1) 0
dust
Remove
holding
the RELEASE
dlrechon
(2) Clean
(3) Turn
from
the screw
and
inside
the
viewfinder
with a screwdriver
knob
using a LCD
up, O turn
(not supplied).
the eyecup
O Then,
while
in a counterclockwise
pull it out.
the surface
the eyecup
with
a commercially
m a clockwise
direchon,
available
then
blower
for a still camera.
replace
the screw.
thescrew
to remove
Caution
Do not remove
eyecup
74
any other screws
You may removeonly
the
Maintenance
information
and precautions
Precautions
operation
Camcorder
• Operate },our camcorder
• For DC ol AC operahon,
instrucbons.
on 7 2 V (batter}, pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adap tor)
use the accessories recommended
m this operating
• If anysohd
oblect or hquLd get reside the casing, unplug your camcorder
and have it
checked by a Sony dealer be fore operating it any further
• Avoid rough handhng or mechamcal shock. Be particularly
careful of the lens
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your
camcorder.
• Donotwrapyourcamcorderwlthatowel,
forexample,andoperateit
Domgso
mLght cause heat to braid up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not touch the LCD screenw_thyour
fmgersor a sharp-pointed
object.
• If your camcorder
is used m a cold place, a residual m_age may appear on the LCD
screen Th_s ]s not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder,
malfunction.
Built-in
the backof
the LCD screen may heat up Thlslsnot
a
O.
O.
light
O
• Do not knock or iolt the built-in
orshorten the hfeof the bulb
hght while st is turned
on as it may damage
the bulb
m
• Do no t leave the built-in light on while it is resbng on o r aga rest some thing; it may
cause a hre or damage the b ullt-in l_ght.
On
handling
o
O
tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is m or out.
Camcorder
care
• Remove the tape, and periodically
turn on the powe r, opera te the CAMERA and VTR
(CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)
sections
and play
a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft b rush to remove d ust. If there are hngerp rmts on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
back
• Clean the camcorder
body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth hghtly mois tened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
brush.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder.
When you use your camcorder
on a sand},
beachor in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust Sandor dust maycause
your camcorder to malfunction,andsometlmes
this malftu_choncannot
be repaired
75
Maintenance
information
AC power
and
precautions
adaptor
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect
the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do notbend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts o f the
connecting
section. I f this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metalcontacts
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 from AM receivers
and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment
disturb AM reception and
video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
- Extremelyhot
or cold
- Dusty or dirty
- Very humid
-Vibrating
Battery
pack
• Use only the specified charger or video equipment
with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contactwith
the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep thebattery
packdry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble
nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
• Chargingwhile
some capacity remains doesnot affect the originalbatterycapacity.
Notes on dry batteries
- CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
only
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + - polarities matched to the + - marks.
• Drybatteries
are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Current flows from batteries whenyouare
• Do not use leakingbatteries.
not using them for a long time.
If batteries are leaking
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment
carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash you r eyes with a 1o t of water and then consult a
doctor.
I f any problem
76
occurs, unplug
your camcorder
and contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
Specifications
Focal length
5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 ram)
When converted to a 35 mm still
Video camera
recorder
carilera
System
Video recording
system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
8ram video format cassette
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57:
Standard
8
CCD-TRV67/TRV87:Hi8
or
standard
8
Recording/playback
120 min. cassette)
SP mode: 2 hours
LP mode: 4 hours
Fastforward/rewind
120 min. cassette)
time (using
infrared
Coupled
Approx. 270,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67:
Approx. 320,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 200,000 pixels)
CCD-TRV87:
Approx. 470,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 300,000 pixels)
Lens
Combined
power zoom lens
Filter diameter
1 7/16 in. (37 ram)
CCD-TRV17:
20x (Optical),
CCD-TRV37:
80x (Digital)
20x (Optical), 200x (Digital)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:
20x (Optical),
lighting.
time (using
Approx. 5 rain.
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
(monochrome)
Image device
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:
1/6 inch CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:
1/4 inch CCD (Charge
Device)
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:
2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 ram)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:
1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 ram)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:
1 lux (F 1.4)
CCD-TRV57/TRV67:
0.4 lux (F 1.4)
CCD-TRV87:
0.6 lux (F 1.4)
0 lux (in the NightShot
mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
360× (Digital)
S video input (CCD-TRV87 only)/
output (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance
signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance
signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Video input (CCD-TRV87 only)/
output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
Audio input (CCD-TRV87 only)/
output
CCD-TRV17 /TRV37 /TRV57 /
TRV67:
Monaural, phone jack, 327 mV
CCD-TRV87:
Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)
327 mV, (at output impedance
47 kilohms) impedance less thar_
2.2 kilohms
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, DC 5V
Headphone jack (CCD-TRV87
only)
Stereo minijack (0 3.5 ram)
Earphone jack (CCD-TRV17/
TRV37iTRV57/TRV67
only)
Monaural
minijack (0 3.5 ram)
LANC control jack
Stereo mini-minijack
(0 2.5 ram)
MIC jack
CCD-TRVI 7iTRV37/TRV57/
TRV67:
Monaural minijack (0 3.5 ram)
CCD-TRV87:
Stereo minijack
(9 3.5 ram)
LCD screen
Picture
2.5 inches measured
diagonally
2 x 1 1/2 in. (50.3 x 37.4 ram)
Total dot number
61,600 (280 x 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording
using
LCD
CCD-TRV17/TRV37iTRV57
/
TRV67: 2.7W
CCD-TRV87: 2.8W
View finder
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57i
TRV67: 2.3W
CCD-TRV87: 2.4W
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Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (approx.)
4 1/8 x4 1/4 x8 3/8in.
(102 x 106 x 212 ram) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
1 lb 13 oz (850 g)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
2 lb 2 oz (990 g)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
cassette and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 8.
77
Specifications
AC power
adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT 8 4 V, 1 5 A m operating
mode
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F(O °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
4 °F to ÷140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (approx.)
5×19/16x2
1/2m
(125 x39 ×62rural(w/h/d)
excluding
prolectmg parts
Mass (approx.)
9 8 oz (280 g)
excluding power cord
Battery
pack
Output voltage
DC 7 2 V
Capacity
50Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
1 9/16 × 13/16 x 2 7/8 m
(38 × 21 x 71 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
3 4 oz (95 g)
Type
Llthmm aon
Destgn
subject
78
and specfftcahons
to change without
are
nohce
Quick
Reference
Identifying
the
parts
and
controls
Camcorder
I_
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
\
[]
[]
@
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[]
rD
[]
POWER switch
[]
LCD BRIGHT buttons
[]
OPEN button
[]
FOCUS switch
[]
NEAR/FAR
[]
VOLUME
[]
Eyecup
(p. 74)
[]
Eyecup
RELEASE knob
[]
(p. 16)
Vievvfinder
lens adjustment
lever
/%
_D
(p.19)
(p. 17)
Power
zoom
lever (p. 18)
(p. 16)
[]
(p. 44)
button
(CCD-TRV87
only)
(p. 30)
dial (p. 44)
buttons
PHOTO
(p. 24)
(p. 74)
[]
BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9)
[]
STANDBY
[]
START/STOP
[]
Hooks for shoulder
[]
DC IN jack (p. 4, 10)
switch
(p 16)
button
(p. 16)
strap (p. 81)
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79
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the
parts
and controls
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[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54)
• STOP (stop)
REW (rewind)
I_ PLAY (playback)
FF (fastforward)
II PAUSE (pause)
• REC (recording)
(CCD-TRV87 only)
[]
Infrared
[]
Microphone
[]
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
EDITSEARCH
rays emitter
(CCD-TRV87
only)
[]
NIGHTSHOT
switch
[]
Display window
S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87
only) (p. 39)
[]
Remote
Lens cover (p. 16)
[]
Camera
button
recording
(p. 23)
sensor
(p. 21, 28)
button
(p. 21)
(p. 21)
(p. 85)
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/
TRV87 only) (p. 84)
Tripod
receptacle
(base)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
lamp (p. 16)
What is SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only)
TheSUPERLASER LINKsystemsendsand
receLves plcturesand
eqLupmentha',_gthe
_markbyustnglnfrared
rays.
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LASER LINK
Thesearelrademarks.
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the
parts
and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
JD
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[]
Lithium
battery
compartment
(p. 65)
[]
PROGRAM
AE button
EXPOSURE
button
(p. 42)
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r0
[]
Speaker
[]
[]
LCD screen (p. 17)
[]
SEL/PUSH
[]
DIGITAL
[]
MENU
[]
PICTURE EFFECT button
only)
EFFECT button
(CCD-TRV87
(p. 39)
[]
FADER button
[]
BACK LIGHT button
(p. 43)
EXEC dial (p. 55)
button
tD
t_
tD
(p. 55)
(p. 37)
(p. 35)
(p. 20)
Attaching
the shoulder strap
Attachtheshoulderstrapsuppliedwithyourcamcordr
tothehooksfor
tt_eshoulder
s_ap.
81
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the
parts
and
controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
@
82
[]
COUNTER
RESET button
[]
TIME
[]
DATE button
button
(p. 22)
(p. 22)
DISPLAY
(p. 17)
button
(p. ?-5)
[]
END SEARCH button
[]
TITLE button
(p. 45)
(p. 33)
Identifying
the
parts
and
controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
\
[]
[]
[]
[]
Viewfinder
[]
(p. 5)
[]
EJECT switch
(p. 15)
[]
LANC I_ control
[]
jack
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The @ control
[]
Cassette
[]
Grip strap
[]
S VIDEO jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87
only)
compartment
(p. 15)
(p. 27)
[]
Built-in
light
[]
LIGHT switch
(p. 49)
_=.
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_0
MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect
an external
microphone
(not supplied).
This jack also accepts
a "plug-in-power"
microphone.
If you connect
a 2-pin microphone,
jack
is used for controlling
the tape transport
of video equipment
and other
peripherals
connected
to the video
equipment.
This jack has the same
function
as the jack indicated
as
CONTROL
L or REMOTE.
,o
RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
jack (p. 28)
supply power
from DC OUT jack.
In this case, WIND in the menu settings
does not function.
(CCD-TRV87
only)
[]
[]
AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks (p. 27)
,Q (headphones)
jack (CCD-TRV87
only)I@
(earphone)
jack (CCD-TRV17/
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67
only)
When you use headphones(CCD-TRV87
only)/earphone
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/
TRV57/TRV67
your camcorder
only), the speaker
is silent.
on
(p. 49)
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten thegripstrap firmly.
83
Identifying
Remote
the
parts
and controls
Commander
- CCD-TRV57rrRv67/TRV87
only
Thebuttonsthatlaave
thesanaenanleontheRemoteConam_a_derasonyottrcamcorder
fi-uachol'udentlcallyto thebuttoi_sonyottrcamcorder.
[]
[]
[]
[]
Transmitter
Point toward
the remote
sensor
control
your camcorder
your camcorder.
after
Video
(p. 26)
control
buttons
To prepare
turning
the Remote
on
on
the
Remote
DISPLAY button (p. 25)
[]
START/STOP button (p. 16)
[]
Power zoom
button
Commander
Insert 2stze AA(R6)battenesbymatdamgthe
the+-marksmsidethebatterycompar_ent
Notes
[]
to
+and- polaritzesonfllebatterlesto
Commander
• Potnttheremotese_soraway
fromstronghghtsourcessudaasdtrectstaahghtor
oveflaead hghmag.Othenvtse, the RemoteCommanderma_aot
functionproperly
• YourcamcorderworksmthecommandermodeVTR2.Comn-tander
modes
1,2and3areused
tochs_angtushyourcamcorder
ffomotherSony VCRs toavold
remotecontrolmtsoperalaon.IfyouuseanolherSonyVCRmtheconunanderrnode
VTR2,wemconamendd-_angmgthecommander
modeorcovermgthesensorofthe
VCRwlthblackpaper
84
(p 18)
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the parts
Operation
and
controls
indicators
LCD screen
and
Viewfinder
Display
window
[]
[]
[]
[]
E.
[]
Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/
Mirror mode indicator (p. 17)
[]
[]
Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/
TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63)
[]
[]
Remaining
Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/
Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87
only) (p. 30)
[]
Remaining
[]
END SEARCH indicator
[]
NIGHTSHOT
[]
AUTO DATE indicator
indicator (p. 22, 62)
[]
Time indicator
[]
Warning
[]
Recording
[]
Date or time indicator (p. 22, 62)/
Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/
Self-diagnosis
display indicator
(p. 70)/Remaining
battery time
indicator (p. 10)
[]
FULL charge
[]
battery
time
indicator
STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)1
Video control mode indicator
(p. 26)
(p. 20)
[]
[]
Exposure
indicator
indicator
(p. 18)
Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital
effect
indicator (CCD-TRV87
only) (p. 39)
mode
[]
Wide
indicator
[]
Picture effect
[]
LCD bright indicator
indicator (p. 24)
[]
PROGRAM
[]
Backlight
[]
(p. 37)
(p. 17)/Volume
AE indicator
Wind indicator
(p. 56)
[]
(p. 32)
indicator
indicator
(p. 41)
(p. 20)
(CCD-TRV87
SteadyShot
off indicator
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87
(p. 57)
Manual
focusing
tape
indicator
(p. 20)
(p. 43)/Zoom
indicator
only)
indicator
(p. 23)
(p. 21)
(p. 62)/Date
(p. 22, 62)
indicators
(p. 71)
lamp (p. 16)
indicator
(p. 10)
only)
(p. 44)
85
Quick
Function
Functions
Guide
to adjust
exposure
(in the recording
mode)
• lnadarkplace
NIGHTSHOT
• Inimtffficientli_lt
Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87only)
(p.41)
• [ndarkenviroranentssudaassunset,
fireworks,
(p. 21)
Stuxset&moolxmode(p.41)
org_leraMghtviews
BACK LIGHT (p. 20)
• SIKvtdngbaclditsubjeds
• Inspotlight, sudaasattheflaeaterora
formal
Spotlightmode(p.41)
Beach&skimode(p.41)
• hastronglightorreflectedlight,
suchas
atabeachinma'dsummeroronaskislope
Functions
to give images
• Smooth_ansilionbetwemscenes
more
impact
(in the
recording
mode)
FADER(p.34)
• Takingasfillpicture
PHOTO
(p.30)
(CCD-TRV87
only)
• Digitalprocessingofimages
PICTURE
EFFECT (p. 37)/
DIGITAL
EFFECT
(CCD-TRV87
only)(p.38)
Softportraitmode(p.41)
• Caealingasoftbackground forsubjeas
*Superimposingatitle
Functions to give a natural
(in the recording
mode)
TITLE(p.45)
appearance
to your recordings
• Pmventh_deW_':ioratio_o_icturequality
indigitalzcom
DZOOM
[MENU] (p. 55)
• FocusingmanuaUy
Manualfocus(p.44)
• Reduciiagwindnoise
WIND
[MENU]
(CCD-TRV87
only)(p._)
Landscal_mode(p.41)
Spor tslessor tmode(p.41)
•Recordingffast-rnovingsubjects
Functions
• Watchingthe
to use in editing
(in the
recording
Widemode(p.32)
SUPER LASER LINK (CCD-
picRwe onawide-screenTV
• PlayingbackthepictureonaTVwithout
connectingacord
TRV87only)(p.28)
• Recordingwiththedate/_ne
Dateandtime(p.22)
• Enhandngoldtapes
ORC [MENU] (p. 55)
Functions
86
mode)
to
use
after
recording
(in
the
playback
mode)
• Playingbackoiamonauralsoundorsubsound
HiFi SOUND [MENU]
TRV87only) (p.55)
• Co_itter
TBC [MENU]
• Correctingcolomfftse
DNR [MENU[
(p. 55)
(p. 55)
(CCD-
Index
i
A, B
AC power adaptor ..................
Adjusting viewfinder .............
AFM HiFi Sound .....................
A/V connecting cable
.................................... 27, 52,
BACK LIGHT ..........................
Battery pack ...............................
Beep ..........................................
BOUNCE ..................................
I, J, K, L
10
19
63
54
20
9
60
34
C, D
Charging battery .....................
Clock set ...................................
Connection
(viewing on TV) ...................
(dubbing a tape) ..................
DEMO .......................................
Digital effect ............................
DISPLAY ..................................
DNR ..........................................
Dual sound track tape ............
Dubbing a tape ........................
10
61
27
52
59
38
25
57
64
52
E
Earphone jack ..........................
EDIT ..........................................
EDITSEARCH .........................
END SEARCH ................... 23,
Exposure ..................................
External microphone (not
supplied) ...............................
83
57
23
26
43
83
F,G,H
FADER .....................................
Fade in/out ..............................
FLASH MOTION ....................
FOCUS ......................................
Full charge ...............................
Grip strap .................................
Heads ........................................
Headphone
jack ......................
Hi8 system ...............................
HiFi SOUND ...........................
34
34
38
44
10
83
74
83
63
57
S,m
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery ........
Infrared rays emitter ........ 21,
LANC .......................................
LCD screen ..............................
LP mode ...................................
LUMINANCEKEY
.................
14
28
83
17
58
.38
M,N
Main sound ..............................
Manual focus ...........................
Menu settings ..........................
Mirror mode ............................
Moisture condensation
..........
Monaural ..................................
MONOTONE
..........................
Mosaic fader ............................
NIGHTSHOT
..........................
Normal charge ........................
NTSC system ...........................
57
44
55
17
73
64
34
34
21
10
72
O,P,Q
OLD MOVIE ............................
Operation indicators ..............
ORC ..........................................
OVERLAP ................................
Picture effect ............................
Picture search ..........................
Playback pause ........................
Power sources
(house current) .....................
(car battery) ..........................
(battery pack) .........................
Power zoom .............................
PROGRAM AE ........................
38
85
58
34
37
26
26
14
14
9
18
41
R
Rec Review ..............................
Recording and playback
systems ..................................
Recording mode ......................
Recording time ........................
Remaining tape indicator ......
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................
Remote control jack (LANC)
................................
, ...............
S video jack ................. 27, 52,
Self-diagnosis
display ............
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...........
Shoulder strap .........................
Skip scan ..................................
Slow playback .........................
SLOW SHUTTER ....................
Standard 8 mm system ..........
STEADYSHOT ........................
Stereo tape ...............................
STILL ........................................
STRIPE ......................................
Sub sound ................................
SUPER LASER LINK .............
Super NightShot mode ..........
Superimposing the date and
time ........................................
54
70
81
81
26
26
38
63
56
64
38
34
57
28
21
22
T,U,V
Tape counter ............................
Tape Photo recording .............
TBC ...........................................
Telephote .................................
Title ...........................................
TRAIL .......................................
Transition .................................
TV color systems .....................
20
30
57
18
45
38
23
72
tD
_,
W, X, Y, Z
Waming indicators .................
Wide-angle ..............................
Wide mode ..............................
WIPE .........................................
WORLD TIME .........................
Write-protect
tab .....................
Zoom ........................................
71
18
32
34
60
15
18
23
63
58
11
20
20
83
Remote commander
............... 84
Remote sensor ......................... 80
RFU adaptor ............................ 28
87
SonyOline
Sony Corporation
Printed in USA
http://www.world.sony.com/
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