SONY CCD-TRV215 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-861-901-14 (1)

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.

CCD-TRV65/TRV615

CCD-TRV15/TRV25/TRV35/

TRV215/TRV315

CCD-TRV65

Model No. CCD-TRV

Model No. AC-L

Serial No.

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM 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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This 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.

For the customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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

416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

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.

Table of contents

Before you begin

Using this manual ................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 6

Getting started

Installing and charging the battery pack

............................................................. 7

Inserting a cassette ................................ 12

Basic operations

Camera recording ................................. 13

Using the zoom feature ................. 15

Selecting the START/STOP mode

.................................................... 16

Shooting with the LCD screen ...... 17

Letting the subject monitor the shot

(Mirror mode) .......................... 18

Hints for better shooting ...................... 19

Checking the recorded picture ............ 21

Playing back a tape ............................... 22

Searching for the end of the picture ... 25

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ........ 26

Using the house current ................ 26

Changing the mode settings ................ 29

for camera recording

Shooting with backlighting ................. 34

Using the FADER function

(CCD-TRV35/TRV65/TRV315/

TRV615 only) .................................. 35

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

(CCD-TRV35/TRV65/TRV315/

TRV615 only) .................................. 37

Using the wide mode function ............ 38

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 40

Focusing manually (CCD-TRV35/

TRV65/TRV315/TRV615 only) .... 42

Enjoying picture effect ......................... 44

Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TRV35/

TRV65/TRV315/TRV615 only) .... 46

Superimposing a title ........................... 48

Making your own titles ........................ 50

Recording with the date/time ............ 51

Optimizing the recording condition .. 52

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

(CCD-TRV25/TRV35/TRV65/

TRV215/TRV315/TRV615 only) .. 53

for playback/editing

Watching on a TV screen ..................... 54

Editing onto another tape .................... 57

Recording from a VCR or TV

(CCD-TRV65/TRV615 only) ......... 58

Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ........................................ 59

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

Simple setting of clock by time

difference ......................................... 62

Usable cassettes and playback modes

........................................................... 63

Tips for using the battery pack ........... 64

Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 67

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

Trouble check ........................................ 73

Self-diagnosis display ........................... 76

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

Identifying the parts ............................. 79

Warning indicators ............................... 87

Index ........................................ Back cover

Before you begin

The instructions in this manual are for the seven 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-TRV65 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-TRV65 only."

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.

You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.

Types of differences

CCD-

TRV15

TRV25/TRV215

TRV35/TRV315

TRV65/TRV615

System

VIDEO/AUDIO IN*

S VIDEO

Optical zoom

16x

18x

Digital zoom

64x

72x

NightShot

Steady Shot

LASER LINK

Fader

function

----

Stripe

Manual focus

Exposure

Audio

monaural

stereo

Using this manual

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

the POWER switch.

Using this manual

[a]

[b]

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.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

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 get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.

Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

·Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a

car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

Before

you

begin