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Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L

Serial No. 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 []

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision rMcamcorder. 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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTICN: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKt

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute 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.

DISPOSAL 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)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

CAUTION

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 radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide .............................4

Getting started

Using this manual ................................... 6

Checking supplied accessories .............. 8

Step I Preparing the power supply ..... 9

Installing the battery pack .............. 9

Charging the battery pack ............. 10

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15

Recording - Basics

Recording a picture ............................... 16

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 20

Shooting in the dark

(NightShot) ............................... 21

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures ................................ 22

Checking the recording

- END SEARCH /EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review ...................................... 23

Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 24

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 27

Advanced Recording

Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

-Tape Photo recording

(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 30

Using the wide mode ........................... 32

Using the fader function ...................... 34

Using special effects

- Picture effect ................................. 37

Using special effects

- Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only)

........................................................... 8

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43

Focusing manually ................................ 44

Superimposing a title ........................... 45

Making your own titles ........................ 47

Using the built-in light ......................... 49

Advanced Playback

Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 51

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 52

Recording video or TV programs

(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 54

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ................ 55

Resetting the date and time ................. 61

Additional Information

Usable cassettes and playback modes

........................................................... 3

Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder ........................................ 65

Troubleshooting .................................... 67

Self-diagnosis display ........................... 70

Warning indicators and messages ...... 71

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 72

Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 73

Specifications ......................................... 77

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ...... 79

Quick Function Guide .......................... 86

Index ....................................................... 87

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

AC power adaptor (supphed)

Connect the plug w_th

ds • mark facing up

_l Slide EJECT m the

direction of the arrow

while pressing the

small blue button.

I(_l Insert a cassette

into the cassette

compartment

with its window

facing out.

O Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the _ mark

on the cassette

compartment. The

cassette compartment

automatically goes

down.

POWER

GE)

O Open the LCD

panel while

pressing OPEN.

wilde pressing

the small green

button

O Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The

picture appears on the LCD screen

START STOP

O Press the red button Your camcorder

starts recording. To stop recording,

press the red button again

START STOP

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel Lsclosed, use the

vlewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup

The picture in the vlewfinder is black and white.

/Q_ Set the POWER

switch to VTR

(CCD-TRV87) or

PLAYER (CCD-

TRV17/TRV37/

TRV57/TRV67)

whde pressing the

small green button

POWER

RGE)

O Press _ to rewind the tape.

REW8

O Press _ to start playback.

PLAY

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding

the vlewfinder, the LCD panel or the

battery pack.

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

CCD- TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 TRV87

System [] [] [] Hi [] HI []

VIDEO/AUDIO IN* .... •

S VIDEO -- -- -- 0** •

Digital zoom 80x 200x 360x 360x 360x

Super NightShot .... •

SteadyShot -- -- Q • •

Remote sensor -- -- • • •

SUPER LASER LINK .... •

Photo mode .... •

PROGRAM AE • • • • •

Low lux mode .... •

Digital effect .... •

Fader function "• • •••

OVERLAP .... •

WIPE .... •

Audio monaural monaural monaural monaural stereo

• Provided

-- Not provided

*The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on

the POWER switch.

** Output only

Using this manual

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

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

Precautions on camcorder 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]

_.,_ _-_

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

[]

[] []

[]

[] Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 84)

CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only

[] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 10)

[] NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10)

[] CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65)

The lithium battery is already installed

in your camcorder.

[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 84)

CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only

[] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27)

* for stereo model

[] Shoulder strap (I) (p. 81)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Install the batte D, pack to use your camcorder outdoors

Shde the battery pack down until zt clicks

To remove the battery pack

Slide the batte D, pack out m the direction of the arrow whzle pressing _ BATT

RELEASE down.

BATr RELEASE

After installing the battery pack

Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the batte D, pack

may shde off your camcorder umntentzonaily, damaging your camcorder

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the "lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series)

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and cozmect the AC power adaptor supphed with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). 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

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 indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the

recording time with the viewfinder.

Battery pack

The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

"- - - - min" appears in the display window.

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging time

Battery pack

NP-F330 ('supplied)

NP-F530/F550

NP-F730 /F730H /F750

NP-F930/F950

NP-F960

Full charge (Normal charge)

150 (90)

210 (150)

300 (240)

390 (330)

420 (360)

Approxunate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** 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 Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-F330 (supplied) 135 (120) 75 (65) 115 (100) 65 (55)

NP-F530 235 (210) 130 (115) 195 (170) 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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Playing time

CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 125 (110) 145 (130)

NP-F530 215 (190) 260 (230)

NP-F550 250 (220) 295 (260)

NP-F730 430 (385) 525 (475)

NP-F730H/F750 510 (460) 610 (550)

NP-F930 680 (610) 825 (740)

NP-F950 780 (700) 930 (830)

NP-F960 915 (820) 1090 (980)

CCD-TRV87

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 120 (105) 140 (125)

NP-F530 205 (180) 245 (220)

NP-F550 240 (210) 280 (250)

NP-F730 410 (370) 500 (450)

NP-F730H/F750 490 (440) 580 (525)

NP-F930 680 (585) 780 (705)

NP-F950 750 (675) 900 (790)

NP-F960 880 (790) 1035 (930)

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The

battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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 for

the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

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" Lseries battery packs have the

('1)_t_-r_ O mark.

IEllEI

"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long hme, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor

(1) Open the DC IN lack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

iack on your camcorder with the plug's • mark facing up

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2,3

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

• 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 (not supphed)

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette I-li !_1. (CCD-TRV67/

TRV87 only)

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).

(2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Insert acassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. __.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the _ mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

To eject a cassette

Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction,

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

mRecording - Basics

Recording a picture

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

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),

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The

lens cover opens.

Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.

Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder

lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the

viewfinder.

POWER

OFF

(CHARGE

START/STOP

_40min Iti_ _STBY O:O0:0C

_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 you recorded and the next scene

smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in

the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.

Recording a picture

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette

is inserted

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)

After recording

(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Set the POWER sw_tch to OFF (CHARGE).

(5) Remove the batter}, pack.

Adjusting the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD

BRIGHT

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the vLewfmder side and about 180 degrees to

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).

180 °

When closmg the LCDpanel, set_tverfically unfilit chcks, and swing itinto the

camcorderbody.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the vzewfmder automahcally

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens, we recommend that you use the

vlewfinder

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when

recorded.

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.

Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom Move tt further for a faster zoom

Using the zoom funchon spanngly results in better-looking recordings.

"T" side for telephoto (sublect appears closer)

"W" side: 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 in the menu

settings. (p. 55)

The picture quahty deteriorates as the picture ts processed &g,tally

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 you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "'W" side unhl the

focus ts sharp. You can shoot a subject that ts at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)

away from the lens surface m the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)

away in the wide-angle position

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom starts to funchon when zoom exceeds 20x.

• The ptcture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" stde.

Recording a picture

To record pictures with the viewfinder - adjusting the

viewfinder

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

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)

Tills appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format

=_I_I_RE[Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

Th_s appears after you insert a cassette and record

or play back for awhlle.

Remaining battery time indicator

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the sublect or a subject with a

light background, use the backhght function.

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 backlit subjects

The backhght funchon will be canceled.

Recording a picture

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a sublect m a dark place For example, you

can sattsfactordy record the environment of nocturnal ammals for observation when

you use th_s function

While }'our camcorder is m the standby mode, shde NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or m the vlewfmder. To

cancel the NlghtShot functmn, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT ]

([ {OOlloo)

OFFI ION--SUPER

NIGHTSHOT

NightShot Light

emitter

Using the Super NightShot mode

-CCD-TRV87 only

The Super NtghtShot mode makes sublects more than four t_mes brighter than those

recorded m the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. _ md.cator appears on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. S_ and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NtghtShot Light on To enable N_ghtShot Light, set

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 55).

Notes

• Do not use the NlghtShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime) This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON m normal recording, the picture may be

recorded m incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the N_ghtShot functmn,

focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:

- Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

- Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only)

- Dtgltal effect* (CCD-TRV87 only)

* You cannot use these functmns only m the Super NightShot mode

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only)

The shutter speed will be automahcally changed depending on the brightness of

the scene. 21

Recording a picture

The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only):

-whtle the fader function ts set or m use

- while the digital effect function is in use

- when 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), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and hme

Press DATE and/or TIME again The date and/or t_me indicator disappears.

DATE TI M E

The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. You can reset the clock in

the menu settings (p. 55).

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 10 seconds,

then erase the date and time indicators before startmg actual recording.

Checking the recording

- END SEARCH /EDITSEARCH /Rec Review

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transltLon

between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record Lssmooth

+EDITSEARCH - _)

END SEARCH

You call go to the end of the recorded sectLon after you record.

Press END SEARCH m the standby 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 begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound•

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded sectLon.

Press the - (@) sLde of EDITSEARCH momentarily m the standby mode.

The last few seconds of the recorded secbon are played back. You can monitor the

sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/

TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).

-- 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.

To stop playback

Press •

[a]

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].

[b]

15 °

Playing back a tape

To control the display of the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/

TRV87 only) supphed with your camcorder

The indicators appear on tile LCD screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

-o

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) o2

PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press I| dunng playback. To resume playback, press I| or I_,

To advance the tape

Press I_l_m the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press De-.

To rewind the tape

Press ',4"41 tile stop mode To resume normal playback, press

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing ,91_r I_rlunng playback To resume normal playback, release tile

button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or

rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing "ql'_,hlle rewinding or I_l_hlle advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

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 scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays

back and stops.

In the various playback modes

Sound ts muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume p|ayback, press De-.

If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)

Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode

Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/

TRV87 only) or picture search

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.

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 your camcorder to the TV I_[smg the A/V connecting

cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR

CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67

VIDEO*

AUDIO OUT

CCD-TRV67

. Signal flow

* CCD-TRV67 only

.voeo

O AUDIO

-- i

CCD-TRV87

"I0

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

S VIDEO

}AUD,O

If your 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

Viewing the recording on TV

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

- CCD-TRV87 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. W_th an

RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

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 to the outputs

on the TV or VCR

Using the AV cordless 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.LASERLINK

SUPERLASER 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.

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 off

Super laser link turns off automatically.

If you use a Sony TV

• You can turn on tile TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or I_.To do

so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings and turn tile TV's main switch on,

then do either of the following: _

- Point the SUPER LASER LINK emitter at the TV's remote sensor and press S.LASER

LINK. _-

[

-Turn on super laser link and press I_

• You can switch the video input of tile TV automatically to the one which the AV m.

cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to

the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the

picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is

switched.

• The above feature 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 it

is not needed.

Advanced Recording Operations --

Recording a still image on a tape

-Tape Photo recording

- CCD-TRV87 only

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to

record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer

(not supplied).

NORMAL This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds.

PHOTO

FADE

PHOTO

SHUTTER

PHOTO

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the

menu settings (p. 55).

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears. The CAPTURE

indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven

seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until recording

is completed.

PHOTO

Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording

Notes

• Dunng tape photo recording, you caru-_ot change the mode or setting of the following

functions

- Digital effect

- Fader

- PROGRAM AE

- PLcture effect

- Exposure

- WLde mode

- Backhght

- Super NlghtShot

• The PHOTO button does not work

-whde the digital effect function _s set or m use

-while the fader funchon is in use

• When recording a stdl picture, do not shake your camcorder The picture may

fluctuate

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.

Printing the still picture

You can print a shll picture by using the video printer (not supplied) Connect the video

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 and the

video printer Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

ci.

I#1

S VIDEO

I LINE IN 1

VIDEO SVIDEO

VIDEO

. Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supphed). Connect it to the S VIDEO lack and the

S vLdeo input of the v_deo printer

Using the wide mode

You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the

16:9 wide-screen 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 wide-

screen 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 of

the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [hi.

QNEMA

[a]

Using the wide mode

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings

(p. 55).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

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.

(1)

In the wide mode

You cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only)

and the bounce function with FADER.

Date or time indicator

When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on

wide-screen TVs.

During recording

You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.

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 fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

•1_You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF.

•2_CCD-TRV87 only

•3_CCD-TRV87 only. The sound does not wipe away,

Using the fader function

(1) Whenfadingin[ a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

Whenfadingout[ b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER --4 M.FADER _ STRIPE --_ BOUNCE _ MONOTONE

OVERLAP (CCD-TRV87 only) ---* WIPE (CCD-TRV87 only) ----*no indicator

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the

normal mode.

Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until

the indicator disappears.

Using the Fader function

Note (CCD-TRV87 only)

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot

use tile fader function while using the following functions.

- Digital effect

- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only)

- Super NightShot

-Tape Photo recording

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

Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.

If you do not record anything before operating the wipe or overlap function

(CCD-TRV87 only)

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, you cannot use the following functions:

- Focus

- Zoom

- Picture effect

Note on the bounce 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

Using special effects - Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

PASTEL [a] : Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized, andthepicturelookslikean

arumated cartoon.

NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed.

SEPIA : The picture is sepia.

B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [€]: Thelightintensityisclearer, andthepicturelookslikeanillustration.

MOSAIC [d] : Thepictureismosaic.

SLIM [e] : Thepictureexpandsvertically.

STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontany.

(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby or recording mode.

The picture effect indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

PASTEL _ NEG.ART _ SEPIA _ B&W _ SOLARIZE _ MOSAIC *---*

SLIM _ STRETCH

PICTURE EFFECT

MOSAIC

To turn the picture effect function off

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

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 effects - Digital effect

- CCD-TRV87 only

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

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 speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording

dark pictures more brightly.

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.

Still picture Moving picture

LUMI.

Still picture Moving picture

Using special effects - Digital effect

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL

EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

STILL _ FLASH _ LUMI. _ TRAIL *---* SLOW SHTR _ OLD MOVIE

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:

STILL - The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving

picture

FLASH - The interval of flash motion

LUMI. - The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL - The vanishing time of the incidental image

SLOW SHTR - Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the

slower the shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE -No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

t-i

I_I1" I LUMI.

1DIGITAL EFFECT

To cancel the digital effect

Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.

Using special effects - Digital Effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect:

- Fader

- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

- Tape Photo recording

- Super NightShot

• The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:

- Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

- Exposure

- Wide mode

- Picture effect

- PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/30

1/15

1/8

1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

OSpotlight mode

This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

_Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out tile subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf,

"_ Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

_; Sunset & moon mode

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

[] Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only)

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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L/I

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

O _ _ _-_ _ _ '_" _-_ _ _[]_ 2(CCD-TRV87only)

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Press PROGRAM AE.

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 AE

indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

- Soft portrait mode

- Sports lesson mode

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 mode.

The exposure indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness,

F1EXPOSURE

¢D

¢B

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not

work:

- 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

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 in the standby or recording mode. The _ indicator

appears,

(2) Turn NEAR/FAR to sharpen 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 and then shooting at

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.

Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select

the language, color, size and position of titles.

(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.

1TITLE

[1_ RESET TITLE

HELLO!

HApp_t BIRTHDAY

1_ APPY HOLIDAYS

_ CONGRATULATIONS_

_ OUR SWEET BAaY

WEDDING

VACATION

TI-IE END

[TITLE] END

_PRESET TiT LE

HELl-O!

_ HAPPy BIRTHDAY

t_ HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Q CONGRATULATIONS!

_ OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

[TITLE I END

THE END

I_I:Ig_PT TITI F

_ _ HAPPY HOLIDAYS

_ _ CONGRATU_TIONS_

_ OUR SWEETBABY

WEDDING

VACATION

[TITLE] : END

THE END

_RETURN

4IZE MAL 1_

To superimpose the title while you are recording

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.

To select the language of a preset title

If you want to change the language, select _ before step 2. Then select the desired

language and return to step 2.

Superimposing a title

Note

Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or

position of the title.

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 to use the custom title, select 133 in step 2.

If you have not made any custom title, "- - - - ..." appears on the display.

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows :

WHITE *--* YELLOW *--+ VIOLET _-* RED *--* CYAN *--* GREEN *--* BLUE

• The title size changes as follows :

SMALL *---*LARGE

You cannot input more than 13 characters in LARGE size.

• The title position changes as follows :

1,---* 2*---* 3*--* 4*-* 5*---+ 6_--* 7*--+ 8_-* 9

The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size "LARGE", you cannot choose position 9.

When you select the title size "LARGE" in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose

position 8 nor 9.

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/

TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TD, then press the dial.

{3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second

line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6} Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE

I_I_=iPRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

_HAPPY HOUDAYS

_CINqC4_AT_T_NS!

_OUR SWEETBABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE ENO

I_tTLEI : ENO

iTtTLF _T

TITLE] : END

t*=

Making your own titles

To change 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 in the standby mode while a

cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered 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) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder

does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

If you select [-)P2]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [-)p1] to return

to the previous screen.

To delete the title

Select [(--]. The last character is erased.

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 to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light

turns 011.

The built-in light turns on/off by turning STANDBY to STANDBY/LOCK.

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...a

To turn off the built-in light

Slide LIGHT to OFF.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Slide LIGHT 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.

¢D

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 while the built-in light is turned on. Slide

LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

• 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.

Using the built-in light

Replacing the 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 counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

unit.

• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to

reduce the risk of fire.

• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and

do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30

minutes or more)

Note

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,

etc If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

-- Advanced Playback Operations --

Playing back a tape with digital effects

- CCD-TRV87 only

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect fm_ctlons: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL

{1) Durmgplayback, press DIGITAL EFFECTand tumtheSEL/PUSH EXEC&al

untllthedestreddigltaleffect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI.or TRAIL)

ttash_

(2) PresstheSEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Thechgitaleffect mchcatorlights up and thebarsappear. In theST1LLor

LUIvII.mode,thepicturewhereyou presstheSEL/PUSHEXEC dlahs stored

in memotTasastiUplctme.

(3) Tttm theSEL /PUSH EXEC dialtoadjusttheeffect.

Fordetailsofeachchgltaleffectfunction,seepage38

' I

DIGITAL, EFFECT _r_

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT

Notes

• You cannot process extemaUyinput scenes using the chgatal effect function

• To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the

pictures on the VCR.

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 to OFF (CHARGE)

The digatal effect function is automahcally canceled.

Editing w

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable

(not supplied)

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/

TRV37/TRV57/TRV67).

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67

VIDEO*

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT ,-II,,

• VIDEO

O AUDIO VCR

: Signal flow

* CCD-TRV67 only

CCD-TRV87

AUDIO

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press lion both your camcorder and the VCR.

VCR

To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing

52 Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.

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, the

sound will be monaural.

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

(CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) m

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.

Recording video or TV programs

- CCD-TRV87 only

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your

camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 55). The picture from a TV or

VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

(4} Press OREC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press I I on your camcorder.

(5) Press IIPon the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

(6) Press II on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Note

You cannot record dual sound broadcasts.

If your VCR is a monaural 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, the

sound will be monaural.

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 an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

VCR.

If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack

Do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder. If you connect an S

video cable, the picture may not appear on screen.

Customizing Your Camcorder --

Changing 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 or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/

TRV67) mode, press MENU.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select _ RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 56).

1._ERA] ETVTR_ 1

CA_,=n_ o=, VTR $

MENU []1°°_oo.:_w,oE _;;,_sou.°

STEADYSHOT TBC

N. S LIGHT DNR

WIND

PHOTO

[MENU] : END [MENU] : END

CAMERA SET _1

oZOOM

16 : 9WIDE

OTHERS

,_. I_' WORLD TIME

_' BEER

COMMANDER

i_ DqSPLAY

REC LAMP

INDICATOR

go_ 0H_

COMMANDER

E_ DISPLAY

[] RED LAMP

INDICATOR

'1_ HER

I OTHENS

I1_ WORLD TIME

REC LAMP

I I_ INDICATOR

_/ _RETURN

OTNERS

I1_ WORLD TIME

[] RED LAMP

ECOMMANDERHON

DISPLAY OFF

INDICATOR

OTHERS

'1_ WORLD TIME

_ QN

I_ RED LAMP [

#NDICATOR

_I_ETUFIN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

I_ RECLAMP

I; INDICATOR

_RETURN

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU. 55

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

CAMERA SET

VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only)

[] PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only)

[] LCD SET

[] TAPE SET

[] SETUP MENU

[] OTHERS

Depending on your camcorder model

The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

Selecting the mode Setting 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.

Icon/item

D ZOOM

16"9WIDE

POWER

Mode Meaning switch

•OFF

40x

80x

• OFF

40x

200x

• OFF

40x

360x

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/200x, digital zoom is activated

and more than 20x to 40x/200x is performed

digitally. (p. 18)

(CCD-TRV37 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

STEADYSHOT

(CCD-TRV57/

TRV67/TRV87

only)

N.S.LIGHT

WIND

(CCD-TRV87

only)

PHOTO

(CCD-TRV87

only)

CINEMA

16:9FULL

OFF

CAMERA

• NORMAL

FADE

SHUTTER

CAMERA

To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32)

To record in the 16:9FULL mode

To compensate for camera-shake CAMERA

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary

object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) CAMERA

To cancel the NightShot Light function

To reduce wind noise when recording in strong

wind

To activate the normal photo function

To activate the fade photo function

To activate the shutter photo function

CAMERA

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

[] HiFi SOUND •STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VTR

(CCD-TRV87 tape

only) 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

EDIT •OFF

• ON

OFF

VTR/PLAYER

To minimize picture deterioration when editing

TBC To correct jitter

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.

TBC stands for "Time Base Corrector'.

DNR •ON To reduce picture noise

OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement

DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction".

[] LCD B.L. • BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VTR/PLAYER

BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen CAMERA

LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen

Light _ :- Dark

VTR/PLAYER

CAMERA

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. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON

in the menu settings, the "_Y indicator flashes.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)

Tile SteadyShot off indicator _ appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

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 sources other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is automatically

selected.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

[] RE(; MODE •SP To record in SP (Standard Play) mode VTR

LP To increase the recording time to twice the SP CAMERA

mode

ORC TO SET To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA

to get the best possible recording. Press

START/STOP to start adjustment. Your

camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the

tape condition and then returns to the standby

mode.

ORC stands for "Optimizing the Recording Condition".

_REMAIN • AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: VTR/PLAYER

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is CAMERA

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

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 To always display the remaining tape bar

Notes 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, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system. (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)

Notes 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.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

CLOCK SET To reset the date or time (p. 61) CAMERA

AUTO DATE • ON To record the date for 10 seconds after CAMERA

recording has started

To cancel the auto date functionOFF

AUTO TV ON •OFF -- VTR

(CCD-TRV87 ON To automatically turn on the Sony TV when CAMERA

only) using the super laser link function (p. 29)

TV INPUT •VIDEO1

(CCD-TRV87 VIDEO2

only) VIDEO3

To switch the video input oll a Sony TV when VTR

using the super laser link function (p. 29) CAMERA

DEMO MODE •ON CAMERA

OFF

LTR SIZE •NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size VTR/PLAYER

2x To display selected menu items at twice the CAMERA

normal size

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

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, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.

• 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.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item Mode Meaning

[] WORLD TIME

BEEP •MELODY

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.

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

NORMAL To output the beep sound instead of the

melody

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VTR/PLAYER

CAMERA

OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound

COMMANDER •ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied VTR/PLAYER

(CCD-TRV57/ with your camcorder CAMERA

TRV67/TRV87 OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

only) remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR's remote control

• LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and VTR/PLAYER

view finder CAMERA

V-OUT/LCD To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and viewfinder

DISPLAY

REC LAMP • ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the CAMERA

front of your camcorder

OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

INDICATOR •BL OFF To turn off the backlight on display window VTR

(CCD-TRV87

only) BL ON To turn on the backlight CAMERA

Note (CCD-TRV87 only)

If you press DISPLAY with "DISPLAY" set to "V-OUT/LCD" in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only)

• When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is automatically

selected.

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 with no

power source installed.

First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1} While your camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the

menu.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu disappear. The time indicator appears.

SETUP MENU

ql_ CLOCK SET

_" AUT O DATE

AUTO TV ON

TV [NpLJT

LTR 81ZE

DEMO MODE

IIo ,A. 1,ooo

12:(10 OOAM

AUTO TV ON

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LTR SIZE

DEMOMODE

NRETURN

[MENU I : ENO

12 O0 AM 12 O0 AM

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Resetting the date and time

To check the preset date and time

Press DATE to display the date indicator.

Press TIME to display the time indicator.

Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the

date and time indicator.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator 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 operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

Note on the auto date function

You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.

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.

Additional Information --

Usable cassettes and playback modes

Selecting the cassette 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 of

Video 8/video HL8 Thls function allows you to record and playback ptctures with

clearer details.

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."

¢u

When 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

Usable cassettes and playback modes

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 ff

you tD, to record such so fhvare.

Your camcorder does not record copyrtght controlstgnals on the tape when _trecords

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 Playing back Playing back a dual

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Mamsound andsubsound

1 Monaural Mare sound

2 Umlatural sound Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder

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.

(+) _ (-)

WARNING

Thebattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it

infire.

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.

Lithium battery installed at the factory

This battery may not last I year.

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.

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

Symptom

START/STOP does not operate.

Cause and/or Corrective 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)

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 down once and then up again. (p. 16)

The image on the viewfinder screen * The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

is not clean ") Adjust the viewfinder lens, (p. 19)

The SteadyShot function does not • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 "_ Set it to ON. (p. 55)

only) • The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to 16:9FULL.

The autofocusing function does not • FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

work. -_ Set it to AUTO, (p. 44)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

-_ Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44)

The fader function does not work. • The digital effect function is working.

(CCD-TRV87 only) "_ Cancel it. (p. 38)

The O indicator flashes in the ° The video heads may be dirty.

viewfinder. "_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 74)

The picture does not appear in the * The LCD panel is open.

viewfinder. "_ Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)

A vertical band appears when you * The contrast between the subject and background is too

shoot a subject such as lights or a high. This is not a malfunction.

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vertical band appears when you • This is not a malfunction.

shoot a very bright subject.

(Continued on the following page)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Some troy white spots appear m • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NlghtShot mode is

the v_ewfinder or o11 the LCD achvated ThLs Lsnot a malfunction

screen. (CCD-TRV87 only)

An unknown p_cture is d_splayed • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER sw_tch to

m the vlewfmder ol on tile LCD CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON m tile menu

screen 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)

The picture is recorded m incorrect ° NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

or unnatural colors .4, Set it to OFF (p 21)

Picture appears too bright, and the • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON m a bright place

subject does not appear m the _ Set It to OFF, or use the NightShot funchon ma dark

vlewflnder or on tile LCD screen, place. (p. 21)

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The tape does not move when a " The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).

video control button is pressed _ Set it to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/

TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) (p. 24)

• The tape has run out

") Rewmd the tape. (p 24)

The playback picture Ls not clear • The telews_on's wdeo channel is not adjusted correctly

or does not appear "_ 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 cleaning

cassette (not supphed). (p. 74)

No sound or only a low sound _s • The stereo tape is played back w_th HiFi SOUND set to 2

heard when playing back a tape in the menu settings (CCD-TRV87 only).

-) Set it to STEREO. (p. 55)

•The volume is turned to minimum.

-) Turn up the volume. (p. 24)

The sound is muted or Lmages do "_ Pull out A/V connecting cable from AUDIO/VIDEO jack,

not appear when momtoring the then connect it again.

picture from TV on the LCD

screen (CCD-TRV87 only)

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on ° 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)

The end search function does not ,,The tape was ejected after recording

work -You have not recorded on the new cassette yet

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The battery pack is quickly

discharged

The batter)' remaining indicator

does not indicate the correct

t_rne

The power goes off although the

batter)' remaining indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough

power to operate

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder 4" Connect tt firmly. (p. 9, 14)

• The battery is dead.

4" Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)

The [] and _ md_¢ators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred

functions except for cassette election 4" Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

work least 1 hour to acchmatlze. (p 73)

Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective 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 be

recharged

4" Replace w,th a new battery pack (p 9)

• 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)

4" Charge the battery pack fully again so that the md_catLon

on the batter), remaining indicator is conect

The Remote Commander supphed

w_th ",,our camcorder does not work

(CC13-TRV57 /TRV67 /TRV87 only)

•COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

4" Set _t to ON. (p. 55)

• Something ts blocking the infrared rays

4" Remove the obstacle

• 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 • Reset the date and time. (p 61)

appear, and the bars "- ...... " appear.

The picture from a TV or VCR does • DISPLAY Is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

not appear even when your 4" Set it to LCD. (p. 55)

camcorder ts connected to outputs on

the TV or VCR (CCD-TRV87 only)

The melody or beep sounds for • Moisture condensation has occurred

5 seconds 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

While charging the batter), pack, no • The AC power adaptor is dLsconnected

m&cator appears or the mdLcator 4" Connect it firmly. (p. 10)

flashes m the display window • Something is wrong w_th the battery pack

4" Contact your Sony dealer or local author,zed Sony

service facility. 69

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcord er has a self-diagnosis display

function.

This function displays the current condition of

your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination o f

a letter and figures) in the view finder, on the LCD

screen o r in the display wind ow. If 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.

Viewfinder (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 display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

C:04:HH • You are using a battery pack that is not an

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

•_ Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 14)

C:21:H[] • Moisture condensation has occurred.

-_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least I hour to acclimatize. (p. 73)

C:22:DD • The video heads are dirty.

"_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 74)

C:31:[3V1 • A malfunction other than the above that you can service

C:32:DD has occurred.

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] • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

E:62:V1D "_ 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.

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.

Fast flashing:

• Thebatteryisdead (p. 10)

• The battery is completely

dead, and cannot be

red_arged.

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).*

---- Self-diagnosis display

C:21:00

(p. 70)

-Moisture condensation has

occurred*

Fastflashing:

• Eject thecassette, turnoff your

camcorder, and leave it for

about 1hour with the cassette

compartment open (p. 73).

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the

•The write-protect tab on the cassette

isout (red) (p. 15).*

Fastfiashing:

• The tape has run out (p. 15, 24).*

The lithium battery is

weak or is not installed (p. 65)

cassetteisout(red)(p.15).*

Fastflashing:

• Moisture condensation has

occurred (p. 73).

• Thetapehasrunout

(p. 15, 24).*

• The self-diagnosis display

functionisactivated (p. 70).*

Warning messages

• CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 61)

• For "InfoLITHIUM" Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 14)

BATTERY ONLY

•r_ CLEANING CASSETTE

The video heads are dirty. (p. 74)

• START/STOP KEY Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This

message is displayed in white. (p. 58)

• ORC The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in

white. (p. 58)

• COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.

(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 64)

* You hear the melody or beep sound. 71

Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder m any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supphed with vour camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

When charging the battery pack use a commercmlly available AC plugadaptor

necessary dependmgon the destgnof the walloutlet [b].

[a],tf

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, France,Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can eastly set the clock to the local time by set ring a time difference. Select WORLD

TIMEinthe menusettmgs See page60 for more mformahon.

Maintenance information and

precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder _sbrought d_rectly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense msLde your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens In this

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

• You bring your camcorder from an alr-condlhoned car or room into a hot place

outside

• You use your camcorder after asquallor a shower

• You use),our camcorder m a tugh temperature and humidity place

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)

Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance 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 pictures contain noise

• Playback pictures are hardly visible

• Playback pictures do notappear

If this happens,clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25C LD cleaning cassette (not

supphed)

--_=Z_----- _-_..:- _

[a] _[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 rSony dealer or

localauthorhzed Sony service facihb,

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen

Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

(1) 0Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). O Then, while

holding the RELEASE knob up, O turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise

dlrechon and pull it out.

(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.

(3) Turn the eyecup m a clockwise direchon, then replace the screw.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws You may removeonly thescrew to remove the

eyecup

Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

• Operate },our camcorder on 7 2 V (batter}, pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adap tor)

• For DC ol AC operahon, use the accessories recommended m this operating

instrucbons.

• 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, the backof the LCD screen may heat up Thlslsnot a

malfunction.

Built-in light

• Do not knock or iolt the built-in hght while st is turned on as it may damage the bulb

orshorten the hfeof the bulb

• Do no tleave 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 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 back

a tape for about 5minutes 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.

• 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

Maintenance information and precautions

AC power 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 fthe

connecting section. Ifthis 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 not using them for a long time.

• Do not use leakingbatteries.

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 1ot of water and then consult a

doctor.

Ifany problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Video camera

recorder

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 time (using

120 min. cassette)

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

Fastforward/rewind time (using

120 min. cassette)

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 Coupled

Device)

CCD-TRV17/TRV37:

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), 80x (Digital)

CCD-TRV37:

20x (Optical), 200x (Digital)

CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:

20x (Optical), 360× (Digital)

Focal length

5/32 - 27/8 in. (3.6 -72 ram)

When converted to a35 mm still

carilera

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

infrared lighting.

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

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.

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.)

98oz (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 and specfftcahons are

subject to change without nohce

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

[]

[] \

[]

[] POWER switch (p. 16)

[] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)

[] OPEN button (p. 16)

[] FOCUS switch (p. 44)

[] NEAR/FAR dial (p. 44)

[] VOLUME buttons (p. 24)

[] Eyecup (p. 74)

[] Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 74)

[]

[] Vievvfinder lens adjustment lever

(p.19)

Power zoom lever (p. 18)

[] PHOTO button (CCD-TRV87 only)

(p. 30)

[] BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9)

[] STANDBY switch (p 16)

[] START/STOP button (p. 16)

[] Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 81)

[] DC IN jack (p. 4, 10)

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Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] []

[]

Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54)

•STOP (stop)

REW (rewind)

I_ PLAY (playback)

FF (fastforward)

II PAUSE (pause)

• REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only)

EDITSEARCH button (p. 23)

S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87

only) (p. 39)

Lens cover (p. 16)

Camera recording lamp (p. 16)

[] Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28)

[] Microphone

[] SUPER NIGHTSHOT button

(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21)

[] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21)

[] Display window (p. 85)

[] Remote sensor (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.

What is SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only)

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eqLupmentha',_gthe _markbyustnglnfrared rays.

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LASER LINK

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Identifying the parts and controls

[] []

[]

[] Lithium battery compartment (p. 65)

[] Speaker

[] LCD screen (p. 17)

[] DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87

only) (p. 39)

[] FADER button (p. 35)

[] BACK LIGHT button (p. 20)

[] PROGRAM AE button (p. 42)

[] EXPOSURE button (p. 43)

[] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 55)

[] MENU button (p. 55)

[] PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37)

[]

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Attaching the shoulder strap

Attachtheshoulderstrapsuppliedwithyourcamcordr tothehooksfor tt_eshoulder

s_ap.

Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] COUNTER RESET button (p. 17)

[] TIME button (p. 22)

[] DATE button (p. 22)

DISPLAY button (p. ?-5)

[] END SEARCH button (p. 33)

[] TITLE button (p. 45)

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 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.

[] Cassette compartment (p. 15)

[] Grip strap

[] S VIDEO jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87

only) (p. 27)

[] Built-in light (p. 49)

[] LIGHT switch (p. 49)

[]

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 28)

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,

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 only), the speaker on

your camcorder is silent.

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Fastening the grip strap

Fasten thegripstrap firmly.

Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

- CCD-TRV57rrRv67/TRV87 only

Thebuttonsthatlaave thesanaenanleontheRemoteConam_a_derasonyottrcamcorder

fi-uachol'udentlcallyto thebuttoi_sonyottrcamcorder.

[]

[] Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

[] Video control buttons (p. 26)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 25)

[] START/STOP button (p. 16)

[] Power zoom button (p 18)

To prepare the Remote Commander

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the+-marksmsidethebatterycompar_ent

Notes on the Remote Commander

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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

Identifying the parts and controls

Operation indicators

LCD screen and Viewfinder

[]

Display window

[]

[] Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/

Mirror mode indicator (p. 17)

[] Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/

TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63)

[] Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 20)

[] Exposure indicator (p. 43)/Zoom

indicator (p. 18)

[] Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital effect

indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39)

[] Wide mode indicator (p. 32)

[] Picture effect indicator (p. 37)

[] LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume

indicator (p. 24)

[] PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41)

[] Backlight indicator (p. 20)

Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only)

(p. 56)

[] SteadyShot off indicator

(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)

(p. 57)

[] Manual focusing indicator (p. 44)

[] STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)1

Video control mode indicator (p. 26)

[] Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Self-

diagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/

Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87

only) (p. 30)

[] Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)

[] END SEARCH indicator (p. 23)

[] NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21)

[] AUTO DATE indicator (p. 62)/Date

indicator (p. 22, 62)

[] Time indicator (p. 22, 62)

[] Warning indicators (p. 71)

[] Recording lamp (p. 16)

[] 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 indicator (p. 10)

Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)

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•hastronglightorreflectedlight, suchas

atabeachinma'dsummeroronaskislope

NIGHTSHOT (p. 21)

Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87only)

(p.41)

Stuxset&moolxmode(p.41)

BACK LIGHT (p. 20)

Spotlightmode(p.41)

Beach&skimode(p.41)

Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)

• Smooth_ansilionbetwemscenes

• Takingasfillpicture

• Digitalprocessingofimages

• Caealingasoftbackground forsubjeas

*Superimposingatitle

FADER(p.34)

PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only)

(p.30)

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87

only)(p.38)

Softportraitmode(p.41)

TITLE(p.45)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

(in the recording mode)

• Pmventh_deW_':ioratio_o_icturequality

indigitalzcom

• FocusingmanuaUy

• Reduciiagwindnoise

•Recordingffast-rnovingsubjects

DZOOM [MENU] (p. 55)

Manualfocus(p.44)

WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87

only)(p._)

Landscal_mode(p.41)

Spor tslessor tmode(p.41)

Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)

• Watchingthe picRwe onawide-screenTV

• PlayingbackthepictureonaTVwithout

connectingacord

• Recordingwiththedate/_ne

• Enhandngoldtapes

Widemode(p.32)

SUPER LASER LINK (CCD-

TRV87only)(p.28)

Dateandtime(p.22)

ORC [MENU] (p. 55)

Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)

• Playingbackoiamonauralsoundorsubsound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (CCD-

TRV87only) (p.55)

• Co_itter TBC [MENU] (p. 55)

• Correctingcolomfftse DNR [MENU[ (p. 55)

Index

A, B

AC power adaptor .................. 10

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19

AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 63

A/V connecting cable

.................................... 27, 52, 54

BACK LIGHT .......................... 20

Battery pack ............................... 9

Beep .......................................... 60

BOUNCE .................................. 34

C, D

Charging battery ..................... 10

Clock set ................................... 61

Connection

(viewing on TV) ................... 27

(dubbing a tape) .................. 52

DEMO ....................................... 59

Digital effect ............................ 38

DISPLAY .................................. 25

DNR .......................................... 57

Dual sound track tape ............ 64

Dubbing a tape ........................ 52

Earphone jack .......................... 83

EDIT .......................................... 57

EDITSEARCH ......................... 23

END SEARCH ................... 23, 26

Exposure .................................. 43

External microphone (not

supplied) ............................... 83

F,G,H

FADER ..................................... 34

Fade in/out .............................. 34

FLASH MOTION .................... 38

FOCUS ...................................... 44

Full charge ............................... 10

Grip strap ................................. 83

Heads ........................................ 74

Headphone jack ...................... 83

Hi8 system ............................... 63

HiFi SOUND ........................... 57

I, J, K, L

"InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14

Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28

LANC ....................................... 83

LCD screen .............................. 17

LP mode ................................... 58

LUMINANCEKEY ................. .38

M,N

Main sound .............................. 57

Manual focus ........................... 44

Menu settings .......................... 55

Mirror mode ............................ 17

Moisture condensation .......... 73

Monaural .................................. 64

MONOTONE .......................... 34

Mosaic fader ............................ 34

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 21

Normal charge ........................ 10

NTSC system ........................... 72

O,P,Q

OLD MOVIE ............................ 38

Operation indicators .............. 85

ORC .......................................... 58

OVERLAP ................................ 34

Picture effect ............................ 37

Picture search .......................... 26

Playback pause ........................ 26

Power sources

(house current) ..................... 14

(car battery) .......................... 14

(battery pack) ......................... 9

Power zoom ............................. 18

PROGRAM AE ........................ 41

Rec Review .............................. 23

Recording and playback

systems .................................. 63

Recording mode ...................... 58

Recording time ........................ 11

Remaining tape indicator ...... 20

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 20

Remote control jack (LANC)

................................ ,............... 83

Remote commander ............... 84

Remote sensor ......................... 80

RFU adaptor ............................ 28

S,m

S video jack ................. 27, 52, 54

Self-diagnosis display ............ 70

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 81

Shoulder strap ......................... 81

Skip scan .................................. 26

Slow playback ......................... 26

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 38

Standard 8 mm system .......... 63

STEADYSHOT ........................ 56

Stereo tape ............................... 64

STILL ........................................ 38

STRIPE ...................................... 34

Sub sound ................................ 57

SUPER LASER LINK ............. 28

Super NightShot mode .......... 21

Superimposing the date and

time ........................................ 22

T,U,V

Tape counter ............................ 20

Tape Photo recording ............. 30

TBC ........................................... 57

Telephote ................................. 18 tD

Title ........................................... 45 _,

TRAIL ....................................... 38

Transition ................................. 23

TV color systems ..................... 72

W, X, Y, Z

Waming indicators ................. 71

Wide-angle .............................. 18

Wide mode .............................. 32

WIPE ......................................... 34

WORLD TIME ......................... 60

Write-protect tab ..................... 15

Zoom ........................................ 18

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