Sony CCD-TRV88 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

Sony CCD-TRV88 - Video Camera Recorder Hi8&trade Manual

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    11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony
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    approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO
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    20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 34) •Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only)
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    Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of trouble
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    the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of
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    to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. OFF
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    - Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV98 is the model used for
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    Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over
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    the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12
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    Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.
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    65 for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet
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    objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it
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    650 355 750 410 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP- battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery
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    CCD-TRV88 Battery battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony
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    the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger
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    Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in your
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    follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Auto date function When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your works only once a day. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:
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    a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the mark. • Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the lid of the cassette
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    and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press
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    in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. To set the counter
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    on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work. Indicators in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed
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    ) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T WT W T Recording - Basics Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 52) The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed
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    Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder - adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the
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    while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Note on the remaining
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    in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. While using the NightShot function, you can not use the
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    . The date and/or time indicator disappears. DATE TIME When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Set the date and time to your local time before using (p. 17). Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. If you do not record the date and time in
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    Checking the recording - END SEARCH You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the
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    picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only). (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while
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    23 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 23° To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY
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    a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press press N. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed. When you play back a
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    When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the
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    VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After
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    - Using the wide mode You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal
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    menu settings. If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16 widened on wide-screen TVs. During recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode
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    Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE (Fade in only) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture
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    is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER Advanced Recording Operations To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER
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    Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture is to OFF in the menu settings. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 38
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    , general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 39
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    ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The bounce function with
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    brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you slide NIGHTSHOT
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    You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting - subjects through glass coated with water droplets - horizontal stripes - subjects
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    Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 45). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
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    Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select
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    Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press
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    in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically turns off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to character is erased. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. 46
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    the indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), the built- simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to CAMERA again. To turn on the built-in light again
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    not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source
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    Recording Operations Using the built-in light CAUTION • When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. • To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough
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    selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. S VIDEO OUT
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    Customizing Your Camcorder - Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default
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    MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder films or on the TV to images (p. 38). If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and ×, digital zoom is activated and more than 20× to 40×/560× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98
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    . If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are
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    Meaning POWER switch REC MODE z SP To record in SP (Standard Play) mode CAMERA LP To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode ORC TO SET -- To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. Press START/STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder
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    Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode -- z ON OFF z NORMAL 2× z ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch To set the date or time (p. 17) CAMERA To record the date for 10 seconds after
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    z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch To set the clock to the local time occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep supplied with your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder
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    Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting - Types of trouble and their solutions If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility
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    Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown picture is displayed on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically
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    Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off
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    1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67) • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. No funciton works though the power is on. • Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about
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    the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem
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    Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, the environment or the battery * Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette
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    SET Set the date and time. (p. 17) • For "InfoLITHIUM" Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty. (p. 68) • START/STOP KEY Press .* The tape has reached the end of the tape.* * You hear the melody or beep sound. Troubleshooting 63
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    cassettes and playback modes Selecting the cassette type You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are
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    related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. Charging the battery • Be sure to charge the
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    with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system
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    it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or
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    case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the above. We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder about once per month to keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.
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    •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating
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    dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall shock. •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur
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    in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries. • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer
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    Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 2.7 W CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W CCD
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    8 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 9 POWER switch (p. 20) q; START/STOP button (p. 20) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 75) qs DC IN jack (p. 12, 16) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase
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    Identifying the parts and controls qd qf qk ql qg qh w; qj qd Video control buttons (p. 29, 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qf SUPER LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV98 only) (p. 33) qg Microphone qh Remote sensor (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) (p.
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    Identifying the parts and controls ws wd wf wg ws Speaker wd LCD screen (p. 21) wf MENU button (p. 51) wg BACK LIGHT button (p. 25) wl FOCUS button (p. 42) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. Quick Reference 75
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    Identifying the parts and controls ef eg eh e; ej ea ek es ed el e; DATE button (p. 27) ea DISPLAY button (p. 30) es TITLE button (p. 43) ed VOLUME buttons (p.
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    Identifying the parts and controls r; ra rs r; EJECT button (p. 19) ra Cassette compartment (p. 19) rs Grip strap rd S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 32) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the
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    toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 2 Video control buttons (p. 31) 3 DISPLAY button (p. 30) 4 START/STOP button (p. 20) 5 Power zoom button (p. 23) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - polarities on
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    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure indicator (p. qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD- TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42)
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    in/out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 Mosaic fader 36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66 O, P, Q Operation indicators 79 ORC 54 Picture effect 38 Picture search
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CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/
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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-TRV98