Sony CCD-TRV99E User Manual

©1998 by Sony CorporationCCD-TRV89E/TRV99E CCD-TRV99E3-862-054-12 (1)Video CameraRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read

10Installing and charging thebattery packПримечания• “– – – min” высвечивается в окошке дислея,пока видеокамера вычисляет оставшеесявремя заряда батар

100Maintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may cond

101Additional information Дополнительная информация[a] [b]Maintenance information andprecautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clea

102Удаление пыли из видоискателя– Только CCD-TRV89E(1)Снимите винт с помощью отвертки (неприлагается). Затем сдвигая ручкуRELEASE, поверните окуляр в

103Additional information Дополнительная информацияPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)or 8.4 V (AC power adap

104Camcorder care•When the camcorder is not to be used for a longtime, remove the tape. Periodically turn on thepower, operate the camera and player

105Additional information Дополнительная информация•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop theunit.•While the unit is in use, particularly duringchargi

106Using yourcamcorder abroadEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad, check the following p

107Additional information Дополнительная информацияIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the proble

108Trouble checkSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or .m Set it to . (p. 19)• The battery is dead.m

109Additional information Дополнительная информацияTrouble checkSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and backgrou

11Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииInstalling and charging thebattery packBattery lifeUpper numbers are the time when recordingwith the viewfi

110РусскийПроверка неисправностейНе включается питание.Батарейный блок быстроразряжается.Питание выключается.Не функционирует START/STOP.Видеокамера в

111Additional information Дополнительная информацияПроверка неисправностейПризнак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Переключатель START/STOP MODE

112Проверка неисправностейПризнак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Слишком высокий контраст между объектом и фоном.Видеокамера не является неиспр

113Additional information Дополнительная информацияFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove the

114Пятизначный дисплей Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения.• Произошла конденсация влаги.m Выньте кассету и оставьте видеокамеру по меньшеймере н

115Additional information Дополнительная информацияInput and output connectorsS video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,unba

116РусскийТехнические характеристикиВидеокамераСистемаСистема видеозаписи2 вращающиеся головкиСистема ЧМ наклонноймеханической разверткиСистема аудиоз

117Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 24)2 LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV99E only)(p. 74)3 Lens

118Identifying the parts!¢ Viewfinder (p. 15)!∞ Speaker (p. 27)!§ LCD screen (p. 20)!¶ LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 20)!• OPEN button (p. 19)!ª VOLUME butto

119Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts#¡ COUNTER RESET button (p. 16)#™ TIME button (p. 70)#£ DATE button (p. 70)#¢

12BATT RELEASENotes on remaining battery time indicationduring recording•Remaining battery time is displayed in theviewfinder or on the LCD screen. H

120%∞%¢%£$¶$ª%¡$•%º$§%™Identifying the parts$§ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TRV89Eonly) (p. 102)$¶ EJECT switch (p. 13)$• LANC l control jackl stands for

121Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts%§%¶%•^º%ª%§ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)Connect an external microphone (notsuppli

122Identifying the parts Опознавание частейПульт дистанционногоуправленияКнопки пульта дистанционного управления,которые имеют одинаковые наименования

123Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct s

124Attaching the shoulder strapAttach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooksfor the shoulder strap.Identifying the parts1 23To watch the demonstrati

125Additional information Дополнительная информация2@∞@§@™!∞3@¶1Operation indicatorsIdentifying the partsViewfinder/Видоискатель Display window/Окошко

126!∞ Time code indicator (CCD-TRV99E only)(p. 85)!§ Tape counter (p. 16)/RC time code indicator(CCD-TRV99E only) (p. 85)/Self-diagnosisfunctions indi

127Additional information Дополнительная информацияWarning indicatorsIf indicators flash in the viewfinder or in thedisplay window, check the followin

1286 Moisture condensation has occurred.7 The video heads may be contaminated.8 Some other trouble has occurred.Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 11

129Additional information Дополнительная информацияIndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ...15AFM HiFi Sound ...40, 94ANTI GROUND S

13Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииMake sure that the power source is installed.When you want to record in the Hi8 system, useHi8 video casset

130А, Б, ВАвтоматическая фокусировка... 60Автомобильный аккумулятор...

131Additional information Дополнительная информация

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14Basic operationsCamera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed anda cassette is inserted and that the START/STOPMODE switch inside the

15Basic operations Основные операцииLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYSTART/STOPLOCKSTANDBYSTBY 0:35:20LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press

16Camera recordingNote on the lighting aperture– CCD-TRV99E onlyIf direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, thepicture in the viewfinder appears

17Basic operations Основные операцииNote on the AUTO DATE feature– CCD-TRV89E onlyThe clock is set at the factory to Sydney time forAustralia and New

18TWTW[a][b]Camera recordingZooming speed (Variable speedzooming)Move the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom, move it further for a faster zoo

19Basic operations Основные операцииSTBYREC••••••••••REC•13LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBY25SECANTIGROUNDSHOOTINGSTART/STOPMODESelecting th

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

20Shooting with the LCD screenYou can also record the picture while looking atthe LCD screen.When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turnsoff automa

21Basic operations Основные операцииNotes on the LCD panel•When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallyuntil it clicks [a].•When turning the LCD pan

22Hints for bettershooting[a] [b]For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results byholding the camcorder according to the followingsuggestions:•Hold th

23Basic operations Основные операцииHints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use atripodTry placing the camcorder on a table

24EDITSEARCHEDITSEARCH23POWEROFFCAMERALOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYEDITSEARCH1VTRChecking therecorded pictureUsing EDITSEARCH, you can review the lastrecorded

25Basic operations Основные операцииTo stop playbackRelease EDITSEARCH.To go back to the last recorded pointafter edit searchPress END SEARCH. The la

26Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen.(1)While pressing the small green button on thePOWER switch, set it to VTR.

27Basic operations Основные операцииWhen monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move backto the camcorder with the LCD screen

28Various playback modesYou can enjoy clear pictures during still, slowand picture search.(Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search)To view a still pic

29Basic operations Основные операцииTo view the picture frame-by-frame– CCD-TRV99E onlyPress '/< or >/7 on the RemoteCommander in playback

3Before you beginUsing this manual... 5Checking supplied accessories ... 7Ge

304 7 199810:13:02DATA CODE4 7 199810:13:02DATETIMETo display the date or time when yourecordedPress DATE or TIME on the camcorder. To makethe date o

31Basic operations Основные операции21ENDSEARCHYou can go to the end of the recorded portionafter you record and play back the tape to makethe transit

32Advanced operationsUsing alternativepower sourcesYou can choose any of the following powersources for your camcorder: battery pack, themains, alkali

33Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWARNINGThe mains lead must only be changed at aqualified service shop.PRECAUTIONThe set is not disco

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 операцииNote on the menu displayDepending on the model of your camcorder, themenu display may be different f

36Changing the mode settingsÒ REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>•Select AUTO when you want to display theremaining tape bar•for about 8 seconds after the camcord

37Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settings LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>•Normally select NORMAL.•Select 2x to display

38Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>•Select ON to activate digital zooming.•Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. Thecamcorder goes

39Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settings AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV89Eonly)•Select ON to record the date f

4ОглавлениеРусскийПеред началом эксплуатацииИспользование данного руководства ... 5Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей... 7Подготовка к экспл

40Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>•Normally select STEREO.•Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound trac

41Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции[a][b]BACK LIGHTShooting withbacklightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the su

42[a]RECSTBYRECSTBY[b]Selecting the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.When the picture fades in, th

43Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press FADER unti

44To cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the indicator disappears.When the date, time or title is displayedThe date,

45Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииThe NightShot function enables you to shoot asubject in a dark place. You can achieve asatisfactory

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

47Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииNotes on photo recording•During photo recording, you cannot change themode or setting of following f

48[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

49Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the wide mode functionYou can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA,16:9FULL) in the menu system (

5Before you beginUsing this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the twomodels listed below. Before you start readingthis manual and operati

50aAUsing the PROGRAMAE functionSelecting the best modeYou can select one of seven PROGRAM AE(Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shootingsituation, ref

51Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции1PROGRAM2AaUsing the PROGRAM AEfunction(1)Press PROGRAM AE.(2)Turn the control dial to select the de

522341STILLSTILLLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYDIGITALEFFECTSuperimposing a still pictureon a moving pictureUsing the still function, you can record a stillpict

53Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции2341FLASHLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYFLASH[a][b]DIGITALEFFECTRecording stillpictures successivelyUsing the

54To cancel the flash motion functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT.Notes on the flash motion function•You cannot use the following functions duringthe flash mo

55Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции2341LUMI.[a] [b]2LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLUMI.DIGITALEFFECT(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode or

56231TRAILDIGITALEFFECTTRAILUsing the trail function, you can record thepicture which leaves an incidental image, such asa trail. The sound is recorde

57Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции231SLOW SHTRSLOW SHTR1DIGITALEFFECTIf you want to record a dark picture morebrightly, or make the mo

5821OLD MOVIEOLD MOVIEDIGITALEFFECTAdding an old movie typeatmosphere to picturesUsing the old movie function, you can record thepicture such as an ol

59Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции[a] [b] [c] [d]Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain bet

6Using this manual[a] [b]Note on TV colour systemsTV colour systems differ from country tocountry. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed a PAL sys

60Focusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset the shot length.(1)Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f ind

61Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]Enjoying pictureeffectSelecting picture effectYou can make pictures like thos

6212PASTELNEG. ARTSEPIAB & WSOLARIZEMOSAICSLIMSTRETCHPICTUREEFFECTUsing picture effect function(1)Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2)Turn the control dial to

63Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции12–+–+EXPOSURE[a][b]Adjusting theexposureWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually und

64Shooting with the sun behind youIf the light source is behind your subject, or in thefollowing situations, the subject will be recordedtoo dark.•The

65Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции1,82TITLEPRESET TITLEHELLO!HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY HOLIDAYSCONGRATULATIONS!OUR SWEET BABYWEDDINGVACAT

66To superimpose the title frombeginningAfter step 7, press START/STOP to startrecording.To superimpose the title while youare recordingAfter pressing

67Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции12TITLE346TITLE SET–––––––––––––––––––– [TITLE] : END12TITLE SET–––––––––––––––––––– [TITLE] : E

68To edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2,depending on which title you want to edit, thenchange the title.NoteYou can not

69Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции1243[a][b]ZERO MEM5STBY –0:01:23ZERO MEMEDITSEARCHEDITSEARCHSTBY 0:00:00–0:01:22ZERO MEMLOCKSTART

7Checking suppliedaccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are suppliedwith your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122)RMT-717 : C

704 7 199817:30:0017:30:004 7 1998DATE TIMETIME DATERecording with thedate/timeBefore you start recording or during recording,press DATE or TIME.

71Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции14STBY 0:00:00ORCMENULOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYSTART/STOPKEY3TAPE SETREC MODEORC TO SET REMAINCOU

72When the Steady Shot function is working, thecamcorder compensates for camera-shake.You can release the Steady Shot function whenyou do not need to

73Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииConnecting directly to a TV/VCRwith Video/Audio input jacksWhen connecting the A/V connecting cable,

74Using the AV cordless IRreceiver– CCD-TRV99E onlyOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver(not supplied) having the LASER LINK markto your TV o

75Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWatching on a TV screenIf you use a Sony TV•You can turn on the TV automatically whenyou press the L

76231STILLDIGITALEFFECTSTILLEnjoying digital effectduring playbackDuring playback, you can process a scene usingthe digital effect functions; Still, F

77Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции– CCD-TRV99E onlyYou can search for the boundary betweenrecording dates using the Data Codeautomatic

783REW FF2DATESEARCHDATESCANDATE1POWEROFFVTRCAMERATo scan the beginning of all days(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Press DATE on the Remote Comman

79Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииCOUNTERRESET0:00:001ZERO MEM30:12:34ZERO MEM2STOP4REW FFReturning to a pre-registered position– CCD-

8Before using your camcorder, you first need toinstall and charge the battery pack.This camcorder operates only with the“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.“In

80– CCD-TRV99E onlyYou can locate the beginning of a desiredprogramme easily by marking an index signalduring recording or playback and searching for

81Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииMARKINDEXMARKWhen marking during recording orplaybackPress INDEX MARK on the Remote Commanderat the

82INDEX 00SCANINDEX 00SCAN12INDEXREW FFScanning the beginning of eachmarking position – index scan(1)Press INDEX on the Remote Commanderduring normal

83Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииLocating the marking positionLocating the desired markingposition – index search(1)Press INDEX on th

84Locating the marking positionErasing an index signal(1)Locate the index signal to be erased using theindex scan or index search function.(2)Press ER

85Advanced operationsУсовершенствованные операции0:00:00:01TIMECODEWRITE14PLAYPAUSETIME CODEWRITE-:--:--:--TIMECODEWRITE32PLAYPAUSEREWPOWERVTROFFVTRCA

86To 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

87Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEditing onto anothertapeYou can create your own video programme byediting with any other h 8 mm, H H

88If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connectusing the S video cable (not supplied) [a] toobtain a high quality picture.If your VCR or TV is a mona

89Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииNote on recordingYou cannot record a picture that has a copyrightcontrol signal for copyright protec

9Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииInstalling and charging thebattery packCharging the battery packCharge the battery pack on a flat surface wi

90(+) (--)-Additional informationChanging the lithiumbattery in the camcorderYour camcorder is supplied with a lithiumbattery installed. When the bat

91Additional information Дополнительная информацияWARNINGThe battery may explode if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.Ch

92To correct the date and time settingRepeat the above procedure.To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME

93Additional information Дополнительная информацияSimple setting of clockby time differenceYou can easily set the clock for a local time by atime diff

94Selecting cassette typesThis Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8mm system, and was developed to realize higherpicture quality.You can use e

95Additional information Дополнительная информацияWhen you play backThe playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are selected automaticall

96Tips for using thebattery packThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAlways carry additio

97Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the rechargeablebattery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperaturesabove 60°C (

98Tips for using the battery packNotes on the “InfoLITHIUM”battery packWhat is “InfoLITHIUM”The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery packwhich can e

99Additional information Дополнительная информацияTips for using the battery packTo obtain more accurate remaining batteryindicationSet the camcorder