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Video Camera
Recorder
©1998 by Sony Corporation
CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/
TRV715/TRV815
CCD-TRV93
Model No. CCD-TRV
Model No. AC-L
Serial No.
Serial No.
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.
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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.
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Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 5
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
............................................................. 6
Inserting a cassette ................................ 10
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................. 11
Using the zoom feature ................. 14
Selecting the START/STOP mode
.................................................... 15
Shooting with the LCD screen ...... 16
Letting the subject monitor the shot
(Mirror mode) .......................... 17
Hints for better shooting ...................... 18
Checking the recorded picture ............ 20
Playing back a tape ............................... 21
Searching for the end of the picture ... 24
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........ 25
Using the house current ................ 25
Changing the mode settings ................ 28
for camera recording
Shooting with backlighting ................. 33
Using the FADER function .................. 34
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 36
Using the wide mode function ............ 37
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39
Focusing manually ................................ 41
Enjoying picture effect ......................... 43
Adjusting the exposure ........................ 45
Superimposing a title ........................... 47
Making your own titles ........................ 49
Recording with the date/time ............ 50
Optimizing the recording condition .. 51
Using the built-in light
(CCD-TRV93 only) ......................... 52
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
........................................................... 54
for playback/editing
Watching on a TV screen ..................... 55
Editing onto another tape .................... 57
Recording from a VCR or TV .............. 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 ............................. 78
Warning indicators ............................... 86
Index ....................................................... 87
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[a]
[b]
Before you begin
The instructions in this manual are for the four 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-TRV93 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-TRV93 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-
TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815
TRV93
Viewfinder
B/W
color
Video light
--
r
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
copyright laws.
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].
Using this manual
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Checking supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 83)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 25)
3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25)
4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 59)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
Before
you
begin
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
1
3
45
6
7
2
8
5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 84)
6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 55)
7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84)
8 Battery case (1) (p. 26)
CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only