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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-V
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-TRV82
CCD-TRV62/TRV72/TRV82
©1997 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 modificat
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Table of contents – for playback/editing – Before you begin Watching on a TV screen ..................... 50 Using this manual ................................... 4 Editing onto another tape .................... 52 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Recording from a VCR or TV .............. 54 Getting started Charging and installing the battery Additional information pack .................................................... 6 Changing the lithium battery in the Inserting a cassette .
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Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV82 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-TRV82 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and s
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 34 56 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 78) Commander (2) (p. 78) 2 AC-V316/V316A AC power adaptor (1) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 50, 54) (p. 6, 25) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) 3 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25) 8 Battery case (1) (p. 26) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camc
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM“ battery. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM“ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surfa
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both will further reduce recording time. CCD-TRV62/TRV72 Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 NP-F930 Continuous recording time* 150 (135) 305 (275) 480 (435) 85 (75) 175 (155) 275 (250) Typical recording time** 100 (90) 235 (210) 370 (330) 55 (50) 135 (120) 210 (190) Playing time on LCD 100 (9
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Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. Notes on charging the battery pack • The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord again. • You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adap
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE (PUSH), slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. BATT RELEASE (PUSH) You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 30). 9
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EJECT Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. 1 2 3
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to . Before you record one- time events, you may want to 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 time to your time before you start recording (p. 57). The date is
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S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D B B B Y Y Y K K K Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. [a] [b] STBY 0:35:20 START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after
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Basic operations Camera recording Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss any start-up scenes when you play back the tape. Notes on the tape counter • The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. • If the tape is re
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Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T W T Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom I
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down STA
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Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 200 degrees to the other side. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten
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Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel • When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. • When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. • Close the LCD panel completely when not in use. [a] [b] 1 2 17
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Letting the subject monitor the shot You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks, then turn it over. The indicator appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. 2 1 To Cancel Mirror Mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode • When you turn the LCD panel about 135 deg
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Basic operations Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. 1 2 3 • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. • Use the
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Hints for better shooting Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel [c]. • Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [d]. [c] [d] 20
