Sony CCD-TRV94E User Manual

3-859-444-14 (1)©1997 by Sony CorporationCCD-TRV94E Video CameraRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoro

10BATT RELEASE (PUSH)Charging and installing thebattery packInstalling the battery pack(1)Lift up the viewfinder.(2)Insert the battery pack in the dir

100Others•Unplug the unit from the mains when not inuse for a long time. To disconnect the mainslead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull themains l

101Additional information Дополнительная информацияUsing yourcamcorder abroadEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before u

102If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the

103Additional information Дополнительная информацияSymptomThe cassette cannot be removedfrom the holder.{ and 6 indicators flash and nofunction except

104SymptomA vertical band appears when asubject such as lights or a candleflame is shot against a darkbackground.A vertical band appears whenshooting

105Additional information Дополнительная информацияAC power adaptor• Disconnect the mains lead. After about 1 minute, reconnect themains lead.• See t

106Trouble checkFirst three digitsC21C22C23C31C32E61E62• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

107Additional information Дополнительная информацияРусскийЕсли у Вас возникла проблема при обращении с видеокамероой, воспользуйтесь следующейтаблицей

108ПризнакКассета не может быть вынутаиз держателя.Мигают иникаторы { и 6, иникакие функции, заисключением выталкиваниякассеты, не работают.Мигает инд

109Additional information Дополнительная информацияПризнакВертикальная полосапоявляется, если такиеобъекты, как источники светаили плямя свечи, снимаю

11Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииInserting a cassetteMake sure that the power source is installed.When you want to record in the Hi8 system,

110Сетевой адаптер перем. тока• Отсоедините сетевой провод. Приблизительно через 1минуту снова подсоедините сетевой провод.• Смотрите следующую таблиц

111Additional information Дополнительная информацияПервые три знакаC21C22C23C31C32E61E62Функция самодиагностикиЕсли задействована функциясамодиагности

112EnglishSpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording systemTwo rotary heads, Helical scanningFM systemAudio recording systemRotary heads,

113Additional information Дополнительная информацияРусскийТехнические харатеристикиВидеокамераСистемаСистема видеозаписиДве вращающиеся головки,наклон

114Identifying the parts1 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 116)2 POWER switch (p. 12)3 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18)4 Display window (p. 121)5 NEAR/FAR dia

115Additional information Дополнительная информация!ª EJECT switch (p. 11)@º LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control BusSystem. Th

116#£ Speaker (p. 24)#¢ LCD screen (p. 18)#∞ Lithium battery compartment (p. 88)#§ DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 49)#¶ PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 47)#• STE

117Additional information Дополнительная информация$∞ TIME button (p. 29, 70)$§ DATE button (p. 29, 70)$¶ DISPLAY button (p. 26)$• TITLE button (p. 64

118Remote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on the camcorderfunction identically.1 TransmitterPoint toward the re

119Additional information Дополнительная информацияONOFFMENUCOMMANDER[MENU]: ENDSEL/PUSH EXECSEL/PUSH EXECTo prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two R6

12Basic operationsCamera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed anda cassette is inserted and that the START/STOPMODE switch inside the

1205 m5°15°20°20°Remote control directionNotes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct sunlight or

121Additional information Дополнительная информация5min 0min12:00:0040 min.00:00:00LPSTBYFADERCINEMA4 7 1997TW4 7 1997SPLPORC1234567!¡ !™ !£!¢!∞!§!¶!•

122!ª Index indicator/Date search/Date scanindicator/ TIME CODE WRITE indicator /ZERO MEM indicator (p. 75, 78, 83)END SEARCH indicator (p. 24)PHOTO m

123Additional information Дополнительная информация1234567894 7 19975min0minCLEANINGCASSETTEC:31:10C:21:00Warning indicatorsIf indicators flash in

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanIndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ... 13AFM HiFi Sound ... 37, 91ANTI GROUNDSHOOTING ...17Auto focus...

13Basic operations Основные операцииLOCKSTANDBYPHOTOSTANDBYSTART/STOPLOCKSTANDBYPHOTOSTANDBYSTART/STOPTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STO

14Camera recordingNote on Standby modeIf you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5minutes while the cassette is inserted, thecamcorder turns off a

15Basic operations Основные операцииWTTWTWNotes on finder power save•The recording continues even when the picturein the viewfinder disappears during

16TWTW[a][b]Camera recordingZooming speed (Variable speedzooming)Move the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom, move it further for a faster zoo

17Basic operations Основные операцииTo extend the recording time in 5SECmodePress START/STOP again before all the dotsdisappear. Recording continues

18200°90°90°LCDBRIGHT2112Backlighting the LCD screenIf the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminatedeven after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B.L. in

19Basic operations Основные операцииNotes on the LCD panel•When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallyuntil it clicks [a].•When turning the LCD pan

2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyHandycam Vision camcorder. With yourHandycam Vision you can capture life’s preciousmomen

20Letting the subject monitor theshotNotes on mirror mode•When you turn the LCD panel about 135degrees to 200 degrees, the camcorder entersmirror mode

21Basic operations Основные операции[a][b]321Hints for bettershootingСоветы для лучшейсъемки•Place your right elbow against your side.•Place your left

22Hints for better shooting[c][d]Советы для лучшей съемкиPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use atripodTry placing the camcorder on a table top

23Basic operations Основные операцииLOCKSTANDBYPHOTOSTANDBYSTART/STOPEDITSEARCH2CAMERAPOWEROFFPLAYEREDITSEARCH1EDITSEARCH3Checking therecorded picture

24To stop playbackRelease EDITSEARCH.To go back to the last recorded pointafter edit searchPress END SEARCH. The last recorded point isplayed back fo

25Basic operations Основные операции12345VOLUMECAMERAPOWEROFFPLAYERSTOP REW PLAY FF PAUSEPlaying back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on th

26When monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move backto the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out[a]. You can adjust th

27Basic operations Основные операцииVarious playback modesYou can enjoy clear pictures during still, slowand picture search.To view a still picture (p

28To view the picture frame-by-framePress '/< or >/7 on the RemoteCommander in playback pause mode. If youkeep pressing the button, you ca

29Basic operations Основные операции4 7 199710:13:024 7 199710:13:02DATETIMEDATA CODETo display the date or time when yourecordedPress DATE or TIME on

3Table of contentsEnglishBefore you beginUsing this manual... 5Checking supplied accessories ...

3021ENDSEARCHYou can go to the end of the recorded portionafter you record and play back the tape to makethe transition between the last scene youreco

31Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииИспользуемыепринадлежностиПрилагаемыйсетевой адаптерперем. токаБатарейный блокNP-F530(прилагается),N

32WARNINGThe mains lead must only be changed at aqualified service shop.PRECAUTIONThe set is not disconnected from the AC powersource (mains) as long

33Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing alternative powersourcesBattery LifeUsing alkaline batteries at 25°C (77°F).Continuousrecordin

34Changing the modesettingsYou can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder.(1)Press MEN

35Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSelecting the mode setting ofeach itemItems for both CAMERA and PLAYERmodesCOMMANDER <ON/OFF>•

36Items for CAMERA mode onlyWIND <ON/OFF>•Select ON to reduce wind noise when recordingin strong wind.•Normally select OFF.ORC TO SET*Select thi

37Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииREC LAMP* <ON/OFF>•Select OFF when you do not want the camerarecording/battery lamp at the fro

38Changing the mode settingsItems for PLAYER mode onlyEDIT <ON/OFF>•Select ON to minimize picture deteriorationwhen editing.•Normally select OFF

39Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииFade-in and fade-outYou can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.When fadi

4РускийПеред началом эксплуатацииИспользование данного руководства ... 5Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей... 6Подготовка к эксплуатацииЗаря

40When the date or time indicator is displayedThe date or time indicator does not fade in orfade out.When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to5SEC or

41Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo cancel the overlap functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the indicator disappears.

42When using the wipe function, the picturegradually wipes away the still picture of the lastscene recorded.(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,

43Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииNotes on the wipe function•You cannot use the following functions whileusing the wipe function. Also

44[b]CINEMA[a][c][e][f]CINEMA16:9 FULL16:9 FULL[d]Selecting the desired modeYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA)or a 16:9 wide picture to watc

45Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции16:9 WIDE16:9 FULLCINEMAUsing the wide mode functionWhile the camcorder is in Standby mode, press16:

46You can record a still picture like a photographfor about seven seconds. This mode is usefulwhen you want to enjoy a picture such as youwould a pho

47Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEnjoying pictureeffectSelecting picture effectYou can make pictures like those of televisionwith the

48PICTUREEFFECT12PASTELNEG. ARTSEPIAB & WSOLARIZEMOSAICSLIMSTRETCHSEL/PUSH EXECUsing picture effect function(1)Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2)Turn the co

49Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSuperimposing a still pictureon a moving pictureUsing the still function, you can record a stillpict

5Before you beginUsing this manualAs you read through this manual, buttons andsettings on the camcorder are shown in capitalletters.e.g. Set the POWER

50Recording stillpictures successivelyUsing the flash motion function, you can recordstill pictures successively at constant intervals.The sound is re

51Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo cancel the flash motion functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT.Notes on the flash motion function•You canno

52To cancel the luminancekey functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT.Notes on the luminancekey function•The following functions do not work duringluminancekey mo

53Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the trail function, you can record thepicture which leaves an incidental image, such asa trail

54If you want to record a dark picture morebrightly, or make the movement of the subjectseem lively, set the shutter speed to 1/25, 1/12,1/6 or 1/3 (s

55Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииAdding an old movie typeatmosphere to picturesUsing the old movie function, you can record thepictur

56[a] [b] [c] [d]Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain betterresults by adjusting the focus manually.•Insu

57Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииFocusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset th

58Using the PROGRAMAE functionSelecting the best modeYou can select one of seven PROGRAM AE(Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shootingsituation, refer

59Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the PROGRAM AEfunction(1)Press PROGRAM AE.(2)Turn the control dial to select the desiredPROGRA

6Checking suppliedaccessories1345 678Contents of the recording cannot becompensated if recording or playback is notmade due to a malfunction of the ca

60Shooting withbacklightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackground, use the BACK LIGHT fu

61Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииAdjusting theexposureWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under thefollowing case

62Adjusting the exposure(1)Press EXPOSURE.(2)Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness.To return to automatic exposuremodePress EXPOSURE again.Sh

63Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSTEADY SHOTONOFFWhen you shoot, the indicator appears in theviewfinder. This indicates that the S

64Superimposing atitleYou can select one of eight preset titles. You canalso select the language, position, and colour oftitles in the menu system.Se

65Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo add the title while you arerecording(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press TITLE repeat

66To select the colour of the title(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press MENU to display the menu.(2)Turn the control dial to select TITLE C

67Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции1235– – – – – –>MENU COUNTER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE1 SET TITLE2 SET

68To edit a title you have storedIn step 2, select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET,depending on which title you want to edit, thenchange the title.To move th

69Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииRe-recording a picture in themiddle of a recorded tape(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,keep

7Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииBefore using your camcorder, you first need tocharge and install the battery pack. To chargethe battery pac

70Notes on re-recording•The picture and the sound may be distorted atthe end of the inserted portion when it isplayed back.•If you re-record on the po

71Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииOptimizing therecording conditionUse this feature to check the tape conditionbefore recording, so th

72[a][b]S VIDEO OUTS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINVIDEO OUTAUDIO OUTWatching on a TVscreen: Signal flow/ Передача сигналаConnect the camcorder to your VCR or TV t

73Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииIf your VCR or TV is a monaural typeConnect only the white plug for audio on boththe camcorder and t

74231STILLDIGITALEFFECTSEL/PUSH EXECSEL/PUSH EXECSEL/PUSH EXECSTILLEnjoying digital effectduring playbackDuring playback, you can process a scene usin

75Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииDate SearchnDate ScannnothingV[a]V[b]V[c]5.7.19974.7.1997 31.12.1997Searching the boundariesof recor

76To scan the beginning of all days(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.(2) Press DATE on the Remote Commandertwice.(3) Press 0 or ). Date Scan starts.

77Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииReturning to a pre-registered positionUsing the Remote Commander, you can easily goback to the desir

78You can locate the beginning of a desiredprogramme easily by marking an index signalduring recording or playback and searching for itlater.Marking a

79Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWhen marking during recording orplaybackPress INDEX MARK on the Remote Commanderat the point you wan

8The time required for a normal charge isindicated in parentheses.* Approximate minutes to charge an emptybattery pack using the supplied AC poweradap

80Scanning the beginning ofeach marking position – indexscan(1)Press INDEX on the Remote Commanderduring normal playback.(2)Press 0 or ). The tape re

81Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииLocating the desired markingposition – index search(1)Press INDEX on the Remote Commanderduring stop

82Erasing an index signal(1)Locate the index signal to be erased using theindex scan or index search function.(2)Press ERASE on the Remote Commanderwi

83Advanced operationsYou can write the RC time code on a recordedtape. Use the Remote Commander.Before you begin, we recommend to setCOUNTER to TIME C

84To write the RC time code from theend of the RC time code recordedportionRewind the tape to the portion on which the RCtime code has been written an

85Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEditing onto anothertapeYou can create your own video programme byediting with any other h 8 mm, H H

86Starting editingTurn down the volume of the camcorder whileediting. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you w

87Additional information Дополнительная информацияWARNINGThe battery may explode if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.No

88Changing the lithium batteryWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep thebattery pack or other power source attached.Otherwise, you will need to rese

89Additional information Дополнительная информацияResetting the dateand timeYou can reset the date and time in the menusystem.(1)While the camcorder i

9Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииTo remove the battery packSlide the battery pack in the direction of thearrow.Notes on charging the battery

90To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.When you press the same button ag

91Additional information Дополнительная информацияWhen you play backThe playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are selected automaticall

92Tips for using thebattery packThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAlways carry additio

93Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the rechargeablebattery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperaturesabove 60°C (

94Tips for using the battery packThe life of the battery packIf the battery indicator flashes rapidly just afterturning on the camcorder with a fully

95Additional information Дополнительная информацияTo obtain more accurate remaining batteryindicationSet the camcorder to recording standby modeand po

96Tips for using the battery packNotes on the terminalsIf the terminals (metal parts on the back) arenot clean, the battery charge duration will besho

97Additional information Дополнительная информацияMaintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from

98Video head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures,clean the video heads. When the v indicator and“ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appea

99Additional information Дополнительная информация•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when notusing the camcorder.•Do not wrap up the camcorder and oper