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3-859-616-71 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
CCD-TRV64E
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome! 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi
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Table of contents Before you begin Additional information Using this manual ................................... 4 Changing the lithium battery in the Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 camcorder ........................................ 51 Resetting the date and time ................. 53 Usable cassettes and playback modes Getting started ........................................................... 54 Charging and installing the battery Tips for using the battery pack ........... 55 pa
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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. As indicated with ³ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials m
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote (p. 74) Commander (2) (p. 74) 2 AC-V316 AC power adaptor (1) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47,50) (p. 6,24) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75) 3 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p. 6,24) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 51) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5
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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. Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 NP-F930 150 (135) 305 (275) 480 (435) Continuous recording time* 110 (100) 255 (230) 400 (360) 85 (75) 175 (155) 275 (250) Typical recording time** 60 (55) 145 (130) 230 (205) 110 (100) 255 (230) 400 (360) Playing tim
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Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. Note on installing the NP-F930 battery pack Use the camcorder while lifting up the viewfinder slightly. Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. To remove the battery pack W
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Getting started 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
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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. 53). The date is automatically re
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Basic operations 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
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Camera recording Notes on recording mode • This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode. • When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder. Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before
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Basic operations 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 W T 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
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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 START/STOP so that y
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Basic operations 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 210 degrees to the other side. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + s
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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] 18
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Basic operations S T A N D B Y K Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the – (Î) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Hold down the – si
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Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press á to start playback. (5) Adjust the volume using VOLUME. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after c
