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Digital 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. DCR-TRV900 Model No. AC-L10A
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV900
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome !! TM Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments 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. For the Customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, do You are cautioned that any changes or modific
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Before you begin Table of contents Before you begin Searching the boundaries of recorded Using this manual .............................................. 4 tape with title – title search ..................... 76 Checking supplied accessories ........................ 6 Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan ...................... 77 Getting started Returning to a pre-registered position ......... 80 Installing and charging the battery pack ....... 7 Displaying recording data Inserting a
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Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are: •End Search (p. 21, 24) •Date Search (p. 74) •Photo Search (p. 77).
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Before you begin Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder g
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Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 3 2 4 5 6 78 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 139) 5 Floppy disk adapter (1) (p. 91) 2 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1), 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 70, 82) Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 140) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7) 9 Lens hood (1) (p. 14) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2)
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery pack Charging time * NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530 210 (150) NP-F550 210 (150) NP-F730 300 (240) NP-F750/NP-F730H** 300 (240) NP-F930 390 (330) NP-F950 390 (330) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) ** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A. Bat
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POWER MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF POWER MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF POWER POWER MEMORY MEMORY VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA OFF OFF Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/ STOP MODE selector inside the LCD panel is set to . Before you record one-time events, you had better make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and t
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Basic operations Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearin
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Camera recording Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Press (self-timer) to display (self-timer) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down to 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically at the time you set. START/STOP To stop self-time
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