Sony CCD-TRV95 User Manual

3-862-052-11 (1)Video Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future ref

Installing and charging the battery packCharging timeBatterypackNP-F330(supplied)NP-F530/F550NP-F730/F730H/F750NP-F430/F450Charging150210 300390time*

Self-diagnosis displayThe’ c.imcordor has a selt-dingnosis display.This tunction displays the camcorder's condition with five digits (a combinati

SpecificationsVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording system4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) Helical scanning FM system Audio recording sys

>[U EDITSEARCH button (p. 21)m[2] LASER LINK button (p. 67)mLens cover03g] POWER switch (p. 12)03[5] FOCUS switch (p. 53)01HI NEAR/FAR dial (p. 53)

Identifying the parts[H Viewfinder (p. 13)[14| Speaker (p. 23) m LCD screen (p. 17)111 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)[17] OPEN button (p. 16) lii VOLUME b

Identifying the parts37toI®">COUNTER RESET button (p. 14)TIME button (p. 25, 63)DATE button (p. 25, 63)DISPLAY button (p. 23)TITLE button (p.

Lighting aperture EJECT switch (p. 11)LANC C control jackC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The C control jack is used for controlling

Identifying the partsRemote CommanderThe buttons thcit ha\ L' the sumo name on the fîemoto Commander as on the camcorder function identically.RMT

Identifying the partsTo prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bv matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside t

Identifying the partsOperation indicators ViewfinderS--------------------------------------r'[2]-------Display windowAUTO DATEMi12:00:00 AM>aa

Warning indicatorsIf indicators flash in the \ ievvfinder or in the display window, check the following: :vou can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is

Installing and charging the battery packNotes on remaining battery time indication during recording• Remaining battery time is displayed in the

IndexA. BAdjusting viewfinder... 13AFM HiFi Sound ...34, 85ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

Inserting a cassetteMake sure that the power source is installeci. When you want to record in the Hi8system, use Hi8 video cassette HiOl.(1) While pr

I Basic operation^Camera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch inside t

Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode).To fi

Camera recordingNote on Standby modeIf you lea\ e the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off

Camera recordingUsing the zoom featureZooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.For more professional

Camera recordingSelecting the START/STOP modeYour camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a liv

Camera recordingShooting with the LCD screenYou can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen.When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder

Camera recordingNotes on the LCD panel• When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallv until it clicks [a].• When turning the LCD panel, turn it alway

HVL-IRHEnglishThe video IR light HVL-IRH is fixed wilh a transporting sanew^ Before using this unit, remove the screw with the supplied screwdriver. Y

Hints for better shootingFor hand-held shots, vou'll get better results bv holding the camcorder according to the following suggesti

Hints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTry placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of su

Checking the recorded pictureUsing EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD sc

Changing the mode settingsYou can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder.(1) Press M

Playing back a tapeWhen monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel o\ er and move hack to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]

Playing back a tapeVarious playback modesWith CCD-TRV99, you can enjov clear pictures during still, slow and picture search. With CCD-TRV95, you can e

Playing back a tapeDisplaying the date or time when you recorded - Data Code function- CCD-TRV99 onlyEven if you did not record the date or time when

Searching for the end of the pictureYou can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to make the transition betwe

I Advanced operationsUsing alternative power sourcesYou can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current,

Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteriesUse the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied).(1

Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™' camcorder. With your Handycain Vision, you can capture life's precio

Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car batteryUse Sony EXT-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to

Changing the mode settingsYou can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder.(1) Press M

Changing the mode settingsNotes on changing the mode setting• Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA.• When

Changing the mode settingsIS] LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>• Normallv select NORMAL.• Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal.|

Changing the mode settingsB ORC TO SET*Select this item to automaticiilly adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recordi

Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only® HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>• Normallv select STEREO.• Select 1 or 2 to plav back a dual sound tr

Shooting with backlightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use

Using the FADER functionSelecting the fadeir functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.When the picture fades in

Using the FADER functionUsing the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired fade indi

Using the FADER functionTo cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.When the date, time or titl

Table of contentsBefore you beginUsing this manual...4Checking supplied accessories...

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the

Photo recording- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode is useful when you want to enjoy a

Photo recordingNotes on photo recording• During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of following functions.- Functions using the

Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired‘fnodeCiJOfici no is'/oliYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide

Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode functionYou can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:^FULL) in the menu system (p. 30).To cancel wide

Using the PROGRAM AE functionSelecting the best modeYou con select one of six (CCD-TRV95) or seven (CCD-TRV99) PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to sui

Using the PROGRAM AE functionUsing the PROGRAM AE function(1) Press PROGRAM AE.(2) Turn the control dinl to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.>

Superimposing a still picture on a moving picture- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the still function, vou can record a still picture to be superimposed on a movi

Recording still pictures successively- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the hash motion function, \ ou can record still pictures successively at constant inter\ al

Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the luminancekcy function, you can replace a brighter porti

I Before you beginUsing this manualThe instructions in this manual arc for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and opera

Adding an incidental image to pictures- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the trail function, \ ou can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as

Using slow shutter- CCD-TRV99 onlyIf you want to record a dark picture more brightly, or make the movement of the subject seem lively, set the shutter

Adding an old movie type atmosphere to pictures- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the old movie function, vou can record the picture such as an old movie. The camc

Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases vou should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manuallv.[a][b]/o[d]• Insuffi

Focusing manuallyFocusing manuallyWhen focusing mnnuallv, first Uicus in felophoto before recording, and then reset the shot length.(1) Set FOCUS to

Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effectYou can make pictures like those of telev'ision with the Picture Effect function.Ic][d] [e][f]¥ IP

Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.>

Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under the following cases.[a]• The background is too bright (back lighti

Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind youIf the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the su

Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the language, color, size and position of ti

Using this manualNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an

Superimposing a titleNotes on superimposing a title• If \ ou ha\ o not gi\ en an\- custom title,' --------..." appears on the display.• The

Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store tlrem in the camcorder. VVe recommend to set the POWHR switch to VTR or

Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the

Making your own titles^'on can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set the POWER switch to VTR

Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOMl or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the

Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape b\' setting the st

Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tapeNotes on re-recording• The picture nnd the sound mav be distorted at the end of the inserted po

Optimizing the recording conditionUse this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC).(

Releasing the STEADY SHOT functionWhen the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- shake.You can release the Steady Sho

Watching on a TV screenConnect tlie camcorder to vour TV or \'CR to watch the playback picture on the T\' screen. When monitoring the plac b

Checking supplied accessories[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 103)RMT-717: CCD-TRV99 RMT-708: CCD-TRV95 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Po

Watching on a TV screenUsing the AV cordless IR receiverOnce yon connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the 4. LASER LINK mark to y

Enjoying digital effect during playback- CCD-TRV99 onlyDuring playback, \-oii can process a scene using the digital effect functions; Still, Flash mot

Searching the boundaries of recorded date- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Data Code automatically rec

Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo scan the beginning of all days(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander twic

Returning to a pre-registered position- CCD-TRV99 onlyUsing the Remote Commander, vou can easily go back to the desired point on a tapeafter playback.

Locating the marking position- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can locate the beginning of a desired program easily by marking an index signal during recording or p

Locating the marking positionScanning the beginning of each marking position - index scan(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playba

Locating the marking positionLocating the desired marking position - index search(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode

Locating the marking positionErasing an index signal(1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function.(2) Press

Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. Before you beg

Getting startedInstalling and charging the battery packBefore using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.Installing t

Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tapeTo write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portionRewind the tape to the port

Editing onto another tapeYou can create your own video program by editing with any other El 8 mm, HiEl Hi8, VHS! VHS, SVHS S-VHS, YHSW VHSC, SMSH S-VH

Recording from a VCR or TVYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the

Recording from a VCR or TVReplacing recording on a tape - Insert Editing- CCD-TRV99 onlyYou can insert a new scone from a VCR onto your originally rec

I IAdditional informationChanging the lithium battery in the camcorderYour camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery be

Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderChanging the lithium batteryWhen replacing the litliiuin battery, keep the battery pack or other povs&apo

Resetting the date and timeYou can reset the date and time in the menu system.(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the m

Simple setting of clock by time differenceYou can easily set the ckxk tor a local time bv a time ditterence in the menu system.(1) While the camcorde

Usable cassettes and playback modesSelecting cassette typesThis Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize h

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

Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery packCharge the battery pack on a flat surface without \ ibration. The battery pack is cha

Tips for using the battery packNotes on the rechargeable battery packCautionNe\'er lea\’e the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), su

Tips for using the battery packNotes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is "InfoLITHIUM"The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithi

Maintenance information and precautionsNotes on the battery case• Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese bat

Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the O indicator a

Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautionsCamcorder operation• Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).• For

Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the power

Using your camcorder abroadEach coiintn’ or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following po

Trouble checkIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshocit the problem. Should the difficulty persist, dis

Trouble checkSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsRecording stops in a tew seconds.• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or X.- Set it to ¿1..

Trouble check ISymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsA vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark ba