Sony TRV88 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain you call upon your 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start 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 pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
. 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 the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
- 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
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. - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
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. (4) Set - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
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 fully discharges again - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 120 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
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 than once a day if: - you reset the date and time. - you eject and insert the tape again. - you stop recording within 10 seconds. - you set AUTO DATE to - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
started Step 3 Inserting 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 the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
- Recording - Basics - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for more information (p. 11 to - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. Picture in the mirror mode The picture 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
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 digitally. W T The right side of the bar shows the - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
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 viewfinder - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
. 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 The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. If you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
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 you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape The end search function does not work. 28 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
Playback - Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
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 connecting your TV and AV - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
- Advanced Recording Operations - 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], - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
16:9WIDE to OFF in the 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 16:9FULL in . When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 35 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
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 gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 36 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER Advanced bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: - Focus - Zoom - Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
PROGRAM AE OF F P EFFECT PASTEL RETURN NEG. AR T SEP I A B &W SOLAR I ZE MOS A I C SL IM STRETCH [ MENU ] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 38 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 39
can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 40
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 41
manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 42
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 43
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 45
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 46
you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters 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 CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 47
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 48
tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery or ejecting a 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50
Signal flow Black VIDEO AUDIO When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbing Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52
the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu 40×/460×, digital zoom is activated and more than 20× to 40×/460× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 53
. 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 54
occur in pictures or sound. •Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs. •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system. Notes on ORC setting •Each time you eject the - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 56
LAMP z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch To set the clock to the local time. Turn condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58
move when a video control button is pressed. The playback picture is not clear or does not appear. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 29) • The tape has run out - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 59
is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16) •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. • The - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 60
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 61
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 62
-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: •The tape has run out.* Self-diagnosis display (p. 61) C:21:00 Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 63
65) BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty. (p. 68) • START/STOP KEY Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This message is displayed in white. (p. 54) • ORC The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in white. (p. 54) • Q NO TAPE • Q TAPE END - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 64
video recorder on your camcorder, the playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot playback a tape recorded in the Hi8 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 65
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 66
if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 67
occurs None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 68
When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If this is the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. About - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 69
•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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 70
tapes Do camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 71
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 72
) excluding power cord CCD-TRV58/TRV68: 123 200 (560 × 220) 20× (Optical), 460× (Digital) CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98: 20× (Optical), 560× (Digital) Focal length 3.6 - 72 mm (5/32 - 2 7/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD-TRV49/TRV58: 51.8 -1 036 mm (2 - 40 6/8 in.) CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 73
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 74
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 damage your camcorder. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 75
(p. 41) wj FADER button (p. 37) wk 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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 76
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. 29) ef LIGHT button (p. 47) eg TIME button (p. 27) eh Viewfinder (p. 24) ej COUNTER RESET button (p. 21) ek CHG lamp (p. 12) el END - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 77
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 grip strap firmly. rd rf rg rh rf Built-in light (p. 47) rg A/V OUT jack (p. 32) - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 78
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 - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 79
Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure CCD- TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) qd Built-in light indicator (p. 47) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video control mode indicator (p. 31) qg Tape - Sony TRV88 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 80
36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66 O, P, Q Operation indicators 79 ORC 54 Picture effect 38 Picture search 31 Playback pause 31 Power zoom 23 PROGRAM AE 39 R Recording and playback systems 64 Recording mode 54 Recording time 14 Remaining battery time indicator 25 Remaining tape indicator
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