Sony CCD-TRV37 User Manual

3-868-323-12 (1)©1999 Sony CorporationCCD-TRV87 Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-LSerial No. Serial No.Video CameraRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore

10Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only wi

11Getting startedStep 1 Preparing the power supplyNotes•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plugof the A

12Charging timeBattery pack Full charge (Normal charge)NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)NP-F530/F550 210 (150)NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240)NP-F930/F950 390 (

13Getting startedPlaying timeCCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67Battery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-F330 (supplied) 125 (110)

14Connecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

15Getting startedWhen you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).(2) S

16Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” formore information (p. 9

17Recording – BasicsIf you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassetteis insertedYour camcorder automatically turns off.

18TWUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly re

19Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureTo record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel close

2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. With yourHandycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments

20Indicators displayed in the recording modeThe indicators are not recorded on tape.Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)When you shoot a subject wit

21Recording – BasicsShooting in the dark (NightShot)The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, youcan satisfa

22DATE TIMERecording a pictureThe SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only):– while the fader function is set or in use– while the digital

23Recording – BasicsChecking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so th

24[a] [b]— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If youclose the LCD pane

25Playback – BasicsTo control the display of the screen indicatorsPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)

26Various playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) orPLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).To view

27Playback – BasicsViewing the recording on TVConnect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable suppliedwith your camcorder to wa

28Viewing the recording on TVIf your TV or VCR is a monaural type– CCD-TRV87 onlyConnect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on bot

29Playback – BasicsTo cancel the super laser link functionPress S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out.If you turn the power offSu

Getting started3Table of contentsQuick Start Guide ... 4Getting startedUsing this manual ...

30– CCD-TRV87 onlyYou can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want torecord a picture such as a photograph or when

31Advanced Recording OperationsNotes•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the followingfunctions:– Digital effect– Fa

32You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructi

33Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the wide modeIn the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings(p. 55).To cancel the wi

34You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually change

35Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the fader function(1) When fading in [ a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flash

36Note (CCD-TRV87 only)You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannotuse the fader function while using the f

37Advanced Recording OperationsYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.PASTEL [a] : The contrast of

38Using special effects – Digital effect– CCD-TRV87 onlyYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound

39Advanced Recording Operations(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITALEFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears

Quick Start Guide4Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

40Using special effects – Digital EffectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:– Fader– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE– Tape Phot

41Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.

42(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicatorappears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.The

43Advanced Recording OperationsYou can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:•The subject is backli

44You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting– subjects thro

45Advanced Recording OperationsSuperimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also selectthe la

46NoteBoth the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size orposition of the title.If you display the menu or title men

47Advanced Recording OperationsMaking your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 chara

48To change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

49Advanced Recording OperationsYou can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommendeddistance between the subject and camcord

Quick Start Guide5LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYRecording a picture (p. 16)ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinder placi

50Replacing the bulbUse the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not onthe market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen l

51Advanced Playback Operations– CCD-TRV87 onlyDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAI

52— Editing —Dubbing a tapeUsing the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable(not supplied)Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V con

53EditingIf you have displayed the screen indicators on the TVMake the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not besuperimposed o

54Recording video or TV programs– CCD-TRV87 onlyYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use you

55Customizing Your Camcorder— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu

56Changing the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the following icons:CAMERA SETVTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only)PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67

57Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemEDITTBCTBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.DNRDNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”

58Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemREC MODEORC TO SETORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.qREMAINModez SPLPz AUTOONMeaningTo record i

59Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsVTRCAMERAVTR/PLAYERCAMERA(CCD-TRV87only)(CCD-TRV87only)Icon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO DATEAUTO TV ONTV I

6— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this m

60Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPINDICATORModez MELODYNORMALOFFz ONOFFz LCDV-OUT/LCDz ONOFFz BL OFFBL ONMean

61Customizing Your CamcorderSETUP MENUCLOCK SETAUTO DATEAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END1999 JAN 112 00 AM24SETUP

62To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.Press DATE (or TIME) and then pre

63Additional Information— Additional Information —Usable cassettes and playback modesSelecting the cassette type– CCD-TRV67/TRV87 onlyYou can use both

64Copyright signalWhen you record– CCD-TRV87 onlyYou cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signalsfor copyright pro

65Additional InformationWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the

66Changing the lithium battery(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pu

67Additional InformationIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists,

68TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode isactivated. This is not a malfunction.• If 10

69Additional InformationTroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The operating temperature is too low.• The battery pack is not fully c

Getting started7[a] [b] [c]Note on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an NTSC s

70Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” bat

71Additional InformationC:21:00Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in thedisplay

72Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 2

73Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm p

74Maintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video headmay be dirty when:

75Additional InformationPrecautionsCamcorder operation• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).• For DC or AC oper

76Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.To dis

77Additional InformationFocal length5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm)When converted to a 35 mm stillcameraCCD-TRV17/TRV37:2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 mm)C

78AC power adaptorPower requirements100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption23 WOutput voltageDC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operatingmodeOperating temperat

79Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls63145qdqfqgqh2qa9708qs1 POWER switch (p. 16)2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)3 OPEN b

8Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 84)CCD-TRV5

80qjwdw;qkwawswgwhwkwfwjqlqj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pause)z REC (

81Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcordr to the hooks for

82Identifying the parts and controlsr; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17)ra TIME button (p. 22)rs DATE button (p. 22)rd DISPLAY button (p. 25)rf END SEARCH

83Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Identifying the parts and controlsrh Viewfinder (p. 5)rj EJECT switch (p. 15)rk

84Remote Commander– CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 onlyThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to

85Quick ReferenceOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder Display window1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 17)2 Hi8 for

86Quick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)• In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 21)• In insufficient light Low lux mode (CCD

87Quick ReferenceIndexA, BAC power adaptor ... 10Adjusting viewfinder ... 19AFM HiFi Sound... 63A/V connect

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9Getting startedInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.To remo