Sony Handycam Video8 CCD-TRV30 User manual

S ONY. 3-798-740-21 (1)
®
Video Camera
Recorder Ei
Operation Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-TRV Madel No. AC-V26
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-TRV30
Video8 Handycam
CCD-TRV30/TRV40
© 1995 by Sony Corporation

Welcome to Video HI
Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
this
Sony
Handycam®
camcorder.
With
your
Handycam,
you
can
capture
life’s
precious
moments
with
superior
picture
and
sound
quality.
Your
Handycam
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 can enjoy for years to come.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION _|
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
OO NOT OPEN
CAUTION . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER*SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
clectric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
a Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
N i - Cc d unwanted batteries to your nearest
Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center for collection, recycling
or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only).
For the Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only).
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-
cadmium batteries.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has 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 designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
For the Customers in CANADA
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Before You Begin
Checking Your Model Number 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Inserting a Cassette 9
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 10
Using the Zoom Feature 12
Shooting with the LCD Screen 13
Hints for Better Shooting 15
Checking the Recorded Picture 17
Playing Back a Tape 18
Searching for the End of the Picture 21
Advanced Operations
Using Alternate Power Sources 22
Using House Current 22
Recording with the Date or Time 24
Shooting with Backlighting 25
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 26
Fade-in and Fade-out 27
Enjoying Picture Effect 28
Releasing the STEADY SHOT Function 30
Changing the Mode Settings 31
Watching ona TV Screen 33
Editing onto Another Tape 34
Recording froma VCRor TV 35
Additional Information
Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder 36
Resetting the Date and Time 37
Playback Modes 38
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 38
Maintenance Information and Precautions 41
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 45
Trouble Check 46
Specifications 49
Identifying the Parts 50
Warning Indicators 58
Index 59

Before You Begin
Checking Your Model Number
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this
manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your
camcorder. The CCD-TRV30 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is
indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “CCD-TRV40 only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Types of differences
Model number Steady Shot Picture Effect | Zoom (x)
CCD-TRV30 5 modes | 12
CCD-TRV40 e 7 modes | 24 (Digital)
Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems differ from country to country.
To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-
M system based TV, you will need an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based
camcorder). Please check the list on page 45 to see the TV color system of your country.
Note on Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Precautions on Camcorder Care
* Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or
dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction
and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a]
* Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [b]
¢ Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight. [¢]
Please also refer to the precautions starting on p.43 in addition to the above precautuions.
Check
that
the
following
accessories
are
supplied
with
your
camcorder.
Checking
Supplied
Accessories
2
o]
[5]
[a] [a
NI
lo
(o)
Wireless remote commander (1) (P.20, 54)
NP-66 Battery pack (1) (p.6)
\3) AC-V26 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22)
Shoulder strap (1) (p.54)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.33,35)
Size
AA
(R6)
Battery
for
Remote
Commander
(2)
(p.55)
CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (p.36)
Already installed in the camcorder.
LCD screen cleaner cloth (1) (p.44)
Tripod adaptor (1) (p.16)

Getting Started
Charging
and
Installing
the
Battery
Pack
Before
using
your
camcorder,
you
first
need
to
charge
and
install
the
battery
pack.
To
charge
the
battery
pack,
use
the
supplied
AC
power
adaptor.
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack ona flat place without vibration.
(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains.
(2)
Align
the
right
side
of
the
battery
pack
with
the
line
on
the
AC
power
adaptor,
then
slide
the
battery
pack
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
(3)
Set
the
selector
to
CHARGE.
The
CHARGE
lamp
(orange)
lights
up.
Charging
begins.
When
charging
is
completed,
the
CHARGE
lamp
goes
out.
Set
the
selector
to
the
center
position
and
unplug
the
unit
from
the
mains.
Then
remove
the
battery
pack
and
install
it
on
the
camcorder.
To stop charging, set the selector to the center position.
1 ~*~
3
POWER CHARGE——eaa——
eo
Charging Time
Battery
pack
|
NP-66
|
Np.9g/98D
|
NP-80/80D
|
—NP-68
|
NP-C65
|
wp-coo
(supplied)
Charging 95 215 190 125 | 105 90
time*
Approximate
minutes
to
charge
an
empty
battery
pack
using
the
supplied
AC
power
adaptor
(Lower
temperatures
require
a longer
charging
time.)
3attery Life
CCD-TRV40
|
L Battery pack Pua en NP-98/98D| NP-80/80D, NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D |
While [LCD open? | 35 (65) | 65(125) | 60110) | 40(80) | 30(@0) | 25050) |
recording”
—_|
LCD
close
45
(90)_|
95185)
|
85
(165)
|
60115)
|
45
(90)
|
40
(80)
_
|
While
playing
back
on
LCD?)
70
40
|
120
85
68
' Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording, start/stop, zooming and turning the
power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indicated in parentheses.
Approximate minutes when using both the viewfinder and the LCD screen. When using the LCD sereen
only, the battery life is longer.
» Approximate continuous playback time indoors.
Important!
Use the battery completely before recharging!
Before
you
recharge
the
battery,
make
sure
the
battery
has
been
used
up
(discharged)
completely.
Repeated
charging
while
some
capacity
remains
causes
a
lowering
of
battery
capacity.
However,
the
original
battery
capacity
can
be
recovered
if
you
use
the
battery
completely
and
charge
it
fully
again,
To
use
up
the
battery,
remove
the
cassette
and
turn
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA
with
the
battery
attached,
and
leave
the
camcorder
until
the
&0 indicator
and
the
red
lamp
flash
rapidly
in
the
viewfinder.
Removing the Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
<CD-TRV30
NP-66
- -68 | NP-C65 | NP-60D
Battery pack (supplied)| NP-98/98D NP 20/800) NP |
While
[LCD
open
|
35(65)
|
70(130)
|
60115)
|
40(60)
|
30(60)
|
25:50)
recording” —_| LCD close 50 (95) | 105 (200) | 90(170) | 65120) | 50(95) | 45 (85)
While
playing
back
on
LCD?)
77
|
140
|
120
85
|
65
55
Notes on charging the battery pack
¢ The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord
is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.
¢ If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again.
* You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack.

Charging
and
Installing
the
Battery
Pack
Installing
the
Battery
Pack
1)
Lift
up
the
viewfinder.
2)
Align
the
right
side
of
the
battery
pack
with
white
line
on
the
camcorder,
and
slide
the
battery
pack
to the right.
Zemoving
the
Battery
Pack
1)
Lift
up
the
viewfinder.
2)
While
pressing
BATT,
slide
the
battery
pack
to
the
left.
Inserting a Cassette
Make sure that a power source is installed.
(1) While sliding the lid release knob, lift up the lid. Then open it.
(2)
Press
EJECT.
The
cassette
compartment
automatically
lifts
up
and
opens.
(3) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out.
(4)
Press
the
PUSH
mark
on
the
cassette
compartment
to
close
it.
The
cassette
compartment
automatically
goes
down.
(5) Close the lid until it locks.
To Eject the Cassette
While
sliding
the
lid
release
knob
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow,
lift
up
the
lid
of
the
cassette
holder
and
press EJECT.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
To
prevent
accidental
erasure,
slide
the
tab
on
the
cassette
to
expose
the
red
mark,
If
you
try
to
record
with
the
red
mark
exposed,
the
&@
and
&
indicators
flash
in
the
viewfinder,
and
you
cannot
record.
To re-record
on
this
tape,
slide
the tab
back
out
covering
the
red
mark.

Basic Operations
» =
= ™ gi e ® °
To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
If
the
viewfinder
is
not
in
focus
at
all
or
when
you
use
the
camcorder
after
someone
else
has
used
it,
focus
the
viewfinder
lens.
Turn
the
viewfinder
lens
adjustment
ring
so
that
the
indicators
in
the
viewfinder
come
into
sharp
focus.
lake sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. The date is automatically
ecorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once
day. You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
efore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the
amcorder is working correctly. 7 7
1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA.
2) Turn STANDBY up.
3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording and the “REC” indicator appears and the red
lamp lights up in the viewfinder.
STBY
9:00:00
0:00:00
AUTO are Note on Standby mode
If
you
leave
the
camcorder
for
5
minutes
or
more
with
a
cassette
inserted
in
Standby
mode,
the
camcorder
goes
off
automatically.
This
prevents
wearing
down
the
battery
and
wearing
out
the
tape.
To
resume
Standby
mode,
turn
STANDBY
down
once
and
turn
it
up
again.
To
start
recording,
press
START/STOP.
Note on recording
When
you
record
from
the
beginning
of
the
tape,
run
the
tape
for
about
15
seconds
before
starting
the
actual
recording.
This
will
ensure
that
you
won’t
miss
any
start-up
scenes
when
you
play
back
the
tape.
You
can
record
tapes
in
SP
(standard
play)
mode
only.
Note on the tape counter
The
tape
counter
indicates
the
recording
or
playback
time.
Use
it
as
a
guide.
There
will
be
a
time
lag
of
several
seconds
from
the
actual
time.
To
set
the
counter
to
zero,
press
COUNTER
RESET
located
‘o
Stop
Recording
Momentarily
[a]
ee
behind
the
LCD
panel.
You
can
know
the
approximate
remaining
tape
by
the
remaining
tape
indicator
‘ress
START/STOP
again,
The
“STBY”
indicator
appears
in
the
viewfinder
(Standby
mode).
(p.57).
‘o
Finish
Recording
[b]
:
;
~
e
Note
on
the
AUTO
DATE
feature
ress
START/STOP
to
stop.
Turn
STANDBY
down,
and
set
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF.
The
lens
cover
The
clock
is
set
to
the
East
Coast
Standard
Time
at
the
factory.
You
can
reset
the
clock
(p.24,
37)
oses.
Then,
eject
the
cassette
(p.9)
and
remove
the
battery
pack
(p.8).
You
can
change
the
AUTO
DATE
setting
by
selecting
ON
or
OFF
in
the
menu
system
(p.32).
the
AUTO
DATE
feature
works
once
a
day.
However,
the
date
may
automatically
appear
more
than
once
a
day
when:
[b]
* vou reset the date and time.
© vou gject and insert the cassette again,
* you stop recording within 10 seconds.
*
vou
set
AUTO
DATE
to
OFF
once
and
set
to
ON
in
the
menu
system,
When
moving
from
indoors
to
outdoors
(or
vice
versa)
Turn
SEANDBY
up
and
point
the
camcorder
at
a
white
paper
for
about
13
seconds
so
that
the
white
balance
is
properly
adjusted.
lote on beep sound
.s indicated by the 2) mark in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when
ou start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several
eeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder (p.58). Note that the beep
vund is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu
“stem (p.32).

amera recording
sing
the
Zoom
Feature
ming
is
a
recording
technique
that
lets
you
change
the
size
of
the
subject
in
the
scene.
more
professional-looking
recordings,
use
the
zoom
sparingly.
side:
for
telephoto
(subject
appears
closer)
”
side:
for
wide-angle
(subject
appears
farther
away)
»oming
Speed
(Dual
speed
zooming)
ess
the
power
zoom
button
firmly
for
a
high-speed
zoom;
press
it
softly
for
a
relatively
slow
zoom.
hen
you
shoot
a
subject
using
a
telephoto
zoom
vou
cannot
get
a
sharp
focus
while
in
extreme
telephoto
zoom,
press
the
“W”
side
of
the
power
om
button
until
the
focus
is
sharp.
You
can
shoot
a
subject
that
is
at
least
3.3
feet
(about
1
m)
away
‘m
the
lens
surface
in
the
telephoto
position,
or
about
1/2
inches
(about
1
cm)
in
the
wide-angle
sition.
ates
on
Digital
Zoom
(CCD-TRV40
only)
More
than
12x
zoom
is
performed
digitally,
and
the
picture
quality
deteriorates
as
you
go
toward
the
T
side.
If
you
do
not
want
to
use
the
digital
zoom,
set
the
D
ZOOM
function
to
OFF
in
the
menu
system.
(p.32)
The
horizontal
bar
in
the
power
zoom
indicator
separates
the
digital
zooming
zone
(above
the
bar
{a])
and
the
optical
zooming
zone
(under
the
bar
[b]).
If
you
set
the
D
ZOOM
function
to
OFF,
the
part
above
the
bar
disappears.
T
[a]
f Shy
[b] i Ta
WwW
Shooting with the LCD Screen
You
can
also
record
the
picture
while
looking
at
the
LCD
screen.
When
using
the
LCD
screen,
the
viewfinder
screen
turns
off
automatically.
You
cannot
monitor
the
sound
from
the
speaker
during
recording.
:
(1)
While
pressing
PUSH
OPEN,
open
the
LCD
panel.
(2) Adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
The
LCD
panel
moves
about
90
degrees
to
this
side
and
about
210
degrees
to
the
other
side.
To
adjust
the
brightness
of
the
LCD
screen,
turn
the
BRIGHT
dial.
There is the recording lamp on the left of the LCD panel.
1- 2x 2
The
battery
life
is
longer
when
the
LCD
panel
is
closed.
Use
the
viewfinder
instead
of
the
LCD
screen
to
save
the
battery
power.
While
recording
in
a
low
position
using
the
LCD
panel,
it
is
convenient
to
use
the
power
zoom
button
located
on
the
front.
Note
that
zooming
speed
does
not
change
even
you
press
the
button
firmly,
You
can
also
use
the
START/STOP
button
located
on
the
right
top.
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Camera Recording
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot
You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way.
When the LCD is turned over in CAMERA mode, you can see yourself just as you see yourself in the
mirror (mirror mode).
Turn the LCD panel vertically until it clicks first [a] then turn it over.
The © indicator appears on the LCD screen and the date, remaining battery and remaining tape
incicators disappear. [b]
[a] [b]
Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD. {J
While recording in the mirror mode, you can also use the viewfinder so that you can record a person
while letting him/her monitor the shot. [d]
{c] {d]
| eee
Notes on the LCD panel
¢ When the LCD panel is turned over,
- only the POWER switch, the START/STOP button, the power zoom button, the STANDBY switch,
the EDITSEARCH button and EJECT button work.
- the date appears reversely when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When recorded it will be
normal.
~ the STBY indicator appears as @H and REC as @.
¢ When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks. [a]
* When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be
damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly. [b]
* Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.
{b]
Hints for Better Shooting
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following
suggestions.
¢ Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the
controls with your thumb.
Place your right elbow against your side.
Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position. (You can turn it up to about 80 degrees.) [a]
¢ You can also record in a low position or even ina high position using the LCD panel. [b]
[a] {b]

Hints for Better Shooting
Checking
the
Recorded
Picture
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a
tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. If the camcorder is difficult to balance
on a tripod, use the supplied adaptor.
You can attach a tripod to the adaptor.[c]
Do not leave the tripod adaptor on the camcorder if the camcorder is not mounted on a tripod. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 in. (6.5
mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
You can use the stand on the bottom to place the camcorder on a table when recording in a low
position [d].
[c] {d]
Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
* Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel. [e]
* Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. The
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be deformed. Be careful when placing the camcorder
under sunlight or by the window. [f]
[e] {f]
The
EDITSEARCH
function
is
used
to
view
the
recorded
picture
for
a
moment
during
recording.
Using
EDITSEARCH,
you
can
review
the
last
recorded
scene
or
check
the
recorded
Picture
on
the
LCD
screen.
You
can
also
review
the
picture
in
the
viewfinder,
(1)
While
pressing
the
small
green
button
on
the
POWER
switch,
turn
it
to
CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3)
Press
the
~
(®)
side
of
EDITSEARCH
momentarily;
the
last
few
seconds
of
thi
plays
back.
You
can
also
monitor
the
sound.
(Rec
Review)
Hold
down
the
~
side
of
EDITSEARCH
until
the
camcorder
goes
back
to
the
scene
you
want.
The
last
recorded
portion
is
played
back.
To
go
forward,
hold
down
the
+
side.
(EditSearch)
1
ae)
3
:
e recorded portion
OFF
To Stop Playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To Begin Re-recording
Press
START/STOP.
Re-recording
begins
from
the
point
you
released
EDITSEARCH.
P
not
eject
the
cassette,
the
transition
between
the
last
scene
you
recorded
and
the
next
sc
will
be
smooth.
:
rovided vou do
ene you record

laying
Back
a
Tape
su
can
monitor
the
playback
picture
on
the
LCD
screen.
1)
While
pressing
the
small
green
button
on
the
POWER
switch,
turn
it
to
VTR.
The
operation
keys
light
on.
2)
Insert
the
recorded
tape
with
the
window
facing
out.
3)
While
press
PUSH
OPEN,
open
the
LCD
panel.
Adjust
the
angle
of
the
LCD
panel
or
the
brightness
of
the
LCD
screen
if
necessary.
(p.13)
4)
Press
[>
to
start
playback.
5)
Adjust
the
volume
using
VOL.
oucan
also
monitor
the
picture
ona
TV
screen,
after
connecting
the
camcorder
to
a
TV
or
VCR
(p.33).
1 Eo
(Gen
(GD
4
STOP
REWS?)
—
PLAY
—
@FF
PAUSE
RECA
ane
0) 9 ° 2 4
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To Stop Playback
Press O during playback.
To Rewind the Tape
Press <4.
To Fast-forward the Tape
Press PP.
When watching on the LCD screen
Turn
the
LCD
panel
vertically
until
it
clicks,
turn
it
over
and
move
back
to
the
body.
[a]
You can use the stand. [b]
[a]
Note on DISPLAY button
Press
DISPLAY
to
erase
the
screen
indicators
on
the
LCD
screen.
To
display
the
indicators,
press
it
again.
Using an earphone
Connect
an
earphone
(not
supplied)
to
the
©
jack.
You
can
adjust
the
volume
of
the
earphone
using
VOL.
To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
Close
the
LCD
panel.
The
viewfinder
turns
on
automatically.
When
using
the
viewfinder,
you
can
monitor
the
sound
only
by
using
an
earphone.
To
view
on
the
LCD
screen
again,
open
the
LCD
panel.
The
viewfinder
turns
off
automatically.

Playing
Back
a
Tape
Various
Playback
Modes
‘ou
can
enjoy
noiseless
pictures
on
the
LCD
screen
during
still,
slow
and
picture
search.
(CRYSTAL-
“LEAR
still/slow/picture
search)
fo
View
a
Still
Picture
(Playback
pause)
-ress
MW
during
playback.
To
resume
playback,
press
Hor
E>.
lo
Locate
a
Scene
(Picture
search)
<eep
press
4
or
PP
during
playback,
To
resume
normal
playback,
release
the
button.
To
Monitor
the
High-speed
Picture
while
Advancing
the
Tape
or
Rewinding
(Skip
scan)
Keep
pressing
4
while
rewinding
or
B®
while
advancing
the
tape.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
f=.
To
View
the
Picture
in
a
Sequence
of
Stop-motion
Images
Press
EDITSEARCH
in
Playback
pause
mode.
If
you
keep
pressing
EDITSEARCH,
you
can
view
the
picture
play
back
in
the
forward
(+)
or
reverse
(~)
direction.
To
View
the
Picture
at
1/5
Speed
(Slow
playback)
(only
with
the
Remote
Commander)
Press
¥©
on
the
Remote
Commander
during
playback.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
>.
If
slow
playback
lasts
for
about
1
minute,
it
shifts
to
normal
speed
automatically.
Notes on playback
*
Streaks
appear
and
the
sound
is
muted
in
the
various
playback
modes.
*
When
Playback
pause
mode
lasts
for
5
minutes,
the
camcorder
automatically
enters
stop
mode.
Searching
for
the
End
of
the
Picture
You can go to the end of the recorded portion. Press END SEARCH
the . ¢ after you record and play back the
tape.
The
tape
starts
rewinding
or
fast-forwarding
and
the
last
3
seconds
of
the
recorded
hasten
plays
pee
Then
the
tape
stops
at
the
end
of
the
recorded
picture
(End
Search).
-
is
convenient
when
you
restart
recording
after
you
played
back
the
recorded
1
(1)
While
pressing
PUSH
OPEN,
open
the
LCD
ancl
.
dis
Sal
(2)
Press
END
SEARCH.
This function
works
when
the
POWER
switch
is
set to
either
CAMERA
or
VTR.
End
Search
function
does
not
work
once
you
eject
the
cassette
after
you
recorded
in
the
tape.
END SEARCH

Advanced Operations
sing
Alternate
Power
Sources
ucan
choose
any
of
the
following
power
sources
for
your
camcorder:
battery
pack
(p.6),
house
-rent,
and
12/24
V
car
battery.
Choose
the
appropriate
power
source
depending
on
where
you
want
use
your
camcorder.
lace
Power
source
Accessory
to
be
used
J
idoors
House
current
AC
power
adaptor
AC-V26(supplied),
AC-S10,
AC-V55
utdoor
Battery
Pack
Battery
pack
NP-66
(supplied),
NP-98/98D,
NP-80/80D,
NP-68,
NP-C65,
NP-60D
1
the
car
12
V
or
24
V
car
battery
DC
pack
DCP-77
ste
on
power
sources
tee
sconnecting
the
power
source
or
removing
the
battery
pack
during
recording
or
playback
may
mage
the
inserted
tape.
If
this
happens,
restore
the
power
supply
again
immediately.
Using
House
Current
)
use
the
supplied
AC
power
adaptor:
)
Lift
up
the
viewfinder.
;
')
renee
the
power
cord
to
a
wall
outlet.
Connect
the
bottom
of
the
AC
power
adaptor
to
the
battery
mounting
surface
of
the
camcorder.
3)
Set
the
selector
to
VFR
(DC
OUT).
WARNING
Power cord must only be changed at qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes on the POWER lamp
¢ The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This is normal.
¢ If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) again.
To Remove the Adaptor
The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p.8).
Using a Car Battery
Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket
of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.
To Remove the DC Pack
The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack. (p.8)
Options for Charging the Battery Pack
AC-S10 AC power adaptor:
You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor because it has a
discharging function.
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine product related to our 8mm
video equipment.
When purchasing out 8mm video equipment, we recommend that you purchase
related 8mm video products provided with the same mark or products provided
with our logotype mark.
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23

iteteel gel late] with the Date or Time
Shooting
with
Backlighting
You
can
record
the
date
or
time
displayed
on
the
LCD
screen
or
in
the
viewfinder
with
the
picture.
You
When
you
shoot
a
subject
with
the
light
source
behind
the
subject
or
a
subject
with
a
light
background,
annot
record
the
date
and
time
at
the
same
time.
Except
for
the
date
or
time
indicator,
no
indicator
on
use
the
BACK
LIGHT
function.
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded.
The
clock
is
already
set
to
the
East
Coast
Standard
Time
at
the
factory.
You
can
reset
the
clock
in
the
Press
BACK
LIGHT.
The
E4
indicator
appears
inside
the
view
finder
or
on
the
LCD
screen.
menu system (p.37).
Press DATE or TIME before you start recording.
JUL 4 1995
5:30:00 PM
BACK LIGHT
To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
Press DATE or TIME again. The date or time indicator disappears. The recording continues without
the date or time.
[a]
Subject
is
too
dark
because
of
backlight.
[b]
Subject
becomes
bright
with
backlight
compensation.
After Shooting
Be
sure
to
release
this
adjustment
condition
by
pressing
BACK
LIGHT
again.
The
&
indicator
disappears.
Otherwise,
the
picture
will
be
too
bright
under
normal
lighting
condition.
This
function
is
also
effective
under
following
conditions:
:
*
On
snow
e.g.
at
a
ski
resort
“
¢
At
the
beach
under
strong
sunshine
*
A
subject
with
a
light
source
nearby
or
a
mirror
reflecting
light
*
A
white
subject
against
a
white
background.
Especially
when
you
shoot
a
person
wearing
shiny
clothes
made
of
silk
or
synthetic
fiber,
his
or
her
face
tends
ta
become
dark
if
you
do
not
use
this
function.
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No uw

AE Function
su
can
select
from
four
PROGRAM
AE
(Auto
Exposure)
modes
to
suit
your
shooting
situation.
When
1
use
PROGRAM
AE,
you
can
get
a
Portrait
effect
(the
subject
is
in
focus
and
the
background
is
out
focus),
capture
high-speed
action
or
record
night
views.
Selecting
the
Best
Mode
lect
one
of
four
modes,
referring
to
the
following.
Sf High-speed shutter mode
*
A
golf
swing
or
tennis
match
in
fine
weather
with
the
ball
captured
clearly
¢
Playing
back
certain
scenes
with
high-speed
movements
in
clear,
sharp
picture
© Portrait mode
A
still
subject
such
as
a
person
or
flower
Zooming
in
on
a
subject
in
the
telephoto
mode
A
subject
behind
an
obstacle
such
as
a
net
\ Sports mode
Outdoor
sports
scenes
such
as
football,
tennis,
golf or skiing
A landscape in a moving car
Using
the
PROGRAM
AE
Function
ach
press
of
PROGRAM
AE
the
mode
changes.
Repeat
pressing
until
the
desired
mode
appears.
The
idicator
of
the
selected
PROGRAM
AE
mode
appears
in
the
viewfinder
or
on
the
LCD
screen.
J Twilight mode
Recording,
night
views,
neon
signs
or
fireworks
LL.
PROGRAM
tote on shutter speed
he
shutter
speed
in
each
PROGRAM
AE
mode
sas
follows:
-ortrait
mode
—
between
1/60
to
1/2000
Sports
mode
—
between
1/60
to
1/500
High-speed
shutter
mode
—
1/4000
Twilight
mode
—
1/60
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You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases. When
fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases.
When Fading in [a]
(1) While the camcorder is in Standb d: ; indi y mode, press FADER. The fade indicator starts flashing.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing. cis
When Fading out [b]
5 eee ee press FADER. The fade indicator starts flashing.
ress START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashi i ades
Acca Rae g indicator stops flashing. The picture fades out and
[a]
t ma
ed
M.FADER
[b]
MUrEE REZ,
M.FADER -
an ~
To Cancel the Fade-in/Fade-out Function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears.
When the date/time indicator is displayed
The date/time indicator does not fade in nor fade out.
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27

electing
the
Best
Modes
can
make
interesting
pictures,
like
those
of
television
with
Picture
Effect
function.
lal
[b]
OSAIC
[a]
SEPIA
i
i i
is
sepia.
ev
picture
becomes
mosaic.
The
picture
is
sep
ILARIZE
[b]
NEG.
ART
[c]
ight
i
ity
i
ic
»
picture
is
reversed.
we
light
intensity
is
more
clear,
and
the
picture
The
color
of
the
picture
is
re
oks like a painting.
&W
1e
picture
is
monochrome
(black
and
white)
cture
Effect
Modes
for
CCD-TRV40
only
{d]
sLIM
[d]
STRETCH
[e]
he
picture
expands
vertically.
The
picture
expands
horizontally.
Using the Picture Effect Function
Each
press
of
PICTURE
EFFECT
changes
the
mode.
Repeat
pressing
until
the
desired
mode
appears.
The
indicator
of
the
selected
PICTURE
EFFECT
mode
appears
in
the
viewfinder
or
on
the
LCD
screen.
The
SLIM
and
STRETCH
modes
appear
after
the
NEG.
ART
mode
on
the
CCD-TRV40.
SOLARIZE
Baw
PICTURE EFFECT
(Cee)
is.
SEPIA
Poet NEG ART
Les
a
ul]
You can check the changed picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Note on Picture Effect
When
you
put
the
power
off,
the
camcorder
returns
automatically
to
normal
mode.
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29

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or the Model with the STEADY SHOT Switch (CCD-TRV40 only) You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the
en you shoot, the «) indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. This indicates that camcorder.
STEADY SHOT function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. The menu contents of CAMERA mode are different from those of VTR mode.
(1) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel.
_can release the STEADY SHOT function. Do not use the STEADY SHOT function such as when (2) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen.
(3) Press t or ¥ to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.
(4)
Press
t
or
¥
to
set
the
desired
mode,
then
press
EXECUTE.
If
you
want
to
change
the
other
modes,
While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel. : repeat steps 3 and 4.
Set STEADY SHOT to OFF. | (5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
ting stationary object with a tripod.
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MENU
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Ps
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on
the
STEADY
SHOT
function
Pa!
‘he STEADU SHOT function will not correct excessive camera-shake. 1
Vhen you switch the STEADY SHOT, the exposure may fluctuate.
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Changing the Mode Settings
Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
tems in CAMERA and VTR Modes
OMMANDER <ON/OFF>
Select ON when using the supplied wireless Remote Commander for the camcorder.
Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander for the camcorder.
EEP. <ON/OFF>
Select ON to turn the beep sound on.
Select OFF to turn the beep sound off,
OLOR*
elect this item and change the level of the indicator by press t or © to adjust the color intensity of the
icture when using the LCD.
{UE*
elect this item and change the level of the indicator by press % or © to adjust the tint of the picture
‘hen using the LCD.
tems in CAMERA Mode only
» ZOOM <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV40 only)
Select ON to activate digital zooming.
Select OFF otherwise. the zooming ability becomes 12 x.
UTO DATE <ON/OFF>*
Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. (AUTO DATE feature p.11).
Select OFF not to record the date.
EC LAMP <ON/OFF>*
Select ON to let the camera recording/battery lamp on the front panel light during recording.
Select OFF not to let it light.
‘LOCK SET*
elect this item to reset the date or time. (p.37).
tem for VTR Mode only
DIT <ON/OFF>
Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
Normally select OFF.
These settings are retained even when battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is in place.
Watching on a TV Screen
You can use the camcorder as a VCR. Connect the camcorder to the TV by using the supplied A/V
connecting cable. There are two ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the
playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you use the house current as
the power source (p.22).
While playing back on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.
Connecting Directly to a TV
Connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the
TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
AUDIO IN
oz ae Signal flow
If your VCR is already connected to a TV
Connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable. Set the
TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
AUDIO IN
c= : Signal flow
To connect to a TV or a VCR without Audio/Video Input Jacks
Use an RFU adaptor (not supplied).
Monitoring the Picture from a TV or VCR
You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Connect the camcorder to the
outputs on the TV or VCR,

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-i can create your own video programme by editing with any other 8 mm, Fi Hi8, MS VHS,
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iefore Editing
nnect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.
the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 32).
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cots. : Signal flow
tarting Editing
n down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.
Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR and insert your recorded tape
into the camcorder.
Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start
editing, then press 89 to put the camcorder in playback pause mode.
On the VCR, locate the recording start point and put the VCR in recording pause mode.
Press If on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.
Edit More Scenes
reat steps 2 to 4.
Stop Editing
ss O STOP on both the camcorder and VCR.
> of the EDITSEARCH button
ican play back the tape in the normal/reverse direction by holding down EDITSEARCH during
vback pause mode.
ican also play back still pictures successively at specific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH
‘rmittently.
Recording from a VCR or TV
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs.
Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR.
Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture distortion may occur.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press REC @ and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording.
VIDEO OUT.
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To Stop Recording
Press (.
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ur
camcorder
is
supplied
with
the
lithium
battery
installed.
When
the
battery
becomes
weak
or
id,
%
indicator
flashes
in
the
viewfinder
or
on
the
LCD
screen
for
about
5
seconds
when
you
set
the
‘WER
switch
to
CAMERA.
In
this
case,
replace
the
battery
with
the
Sony
CR2025
or
Duracell
DL-
25
lithium
battery.
Use
of
any
other
battery
may
present
a
risk
of
fire
or
explosion.
>
lithium
battery
for
the
camcorder
lasts
for
about
1
year
under
normal
Operation.
However,
the
ium
battery
installed
at
the
factory
may
not
last
1
year.
we
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lithium
battery
has
a
positive
(+)
anda
negative
(~)
side
as
illustrated.
sure
to
insert
the
lithium
battery
with
the
positive
side
facing
out.
RNING
battery
may
explode
if
mistreated.
Do
not
recharge,
disassemble,
or
dispose
of
in
fire.
tion
2
the
lithium
battery
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
Should
the
battery
be
swallowed,
consult
ctor immediately.
1anging
the
Lithium
Battery
n
replacing
the
lithium
battery,
keep
the
battery
pack
or
other
power
source
attached.
Otherwise,
will
need
to
reset
the
date,
time
and
the
other
items
marked
with
*
on
page
32.
)pen
the
lid
of
the
lithium
battery
compartment
under
the
grip
strap
of
the
camcorder.
‘ush
the
battery
down
once
and
pull
it
out
from
the
holder.
nstall
the
lithium
battery
with
the
positive
(+)
side
facing
out.
Close
the
lid
of
the
battery
ompartment.
Resetting
the
Date
and
Time
You
can
reset
the
date
and
time
in
the
menu
system
in
CAMERA
mode.
(1)
While
pressing
PUSH
OPEN,
open
the
LCD
panel.
(2)
Press
MENU
to
display
the
menu
on
the
LCD
screen.
(3)
Press
t
or
¥
to
select
CLOCK
SET
(p.32),
then
press
EXECUTE.
(4)
Press
or
¥
to
adjust
the
year,
and
then
press
EXECUTE..
(5)
In
the
same
way
as
for
the
year,
adjust
the
month,
day,
hour
and
minutes
using
T,
¥
and
EXECUTE.
Note
that
when
you
hold
down
*
or
¥,
the
indications
in
the
menu
display
advance
faster.
(6)
Press
MENU
to
erase
the
menu
display.
.2)
EXECUTE
MENU
COMMANDER
foe
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To
Correct
the
Date
and
Time
Setting
Repeat
steps
4
to
5.
To
Check
the
Date
and
Time
Press
DATE
to
display
the
date
indicator.
Press
TIME
to
display
the
time
indicator.
When
you
press
the
same
button
again,
the
indicator
goes
out.
Note on the setting of the year
When
you
set
the
year,
each
time
you
press
*
or
v, the digits change as follows:
1995 ++ 1996 +-----» 2025
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Note on the time indicator
The
internal
clock
of
the
camorder
Operates
on
a
12-hour
cycle,
12:00:00
AM
stands
for
midnight.
12:00:00
PM
stands
for
noon.
37

Playback Modes
Tips for Using the Battery Pack
he playback mode (SP or LP) is selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has
een recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in
P mode,
P (long play) mode
Vhen you play back a tape recorded in LP mode, the LP indicator lights up in the viewfinder or on the
CD screen.
oreign 8 mm video
ou cannot play software recorded ona different TV color system, Because the TV color systems differ
‘om country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign prerecorded software. Refer to page
5 to check the TV color system of foreign countries.
Tips for Using the Battery Pack
his section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the Battery Pack
ilways Carry Additional Batteries
lave sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned.
cattery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
attery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in cold
wironment,
o Save Battery Power
urn the STANDBY switch on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power.
smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While
du are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens or at the
~D screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape
inserted or removed.
When to Replace the Battery Pack
While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up.
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When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the © indicator appears and starts
flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a}
When the © indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the
tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced.
Note on the remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that
of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied), The indicator on the battery pack is more
accurate.
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
The Battery Pack Heats Up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been
generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for
concern.
Battery Pack Care
¢ Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep it in a cool
place. When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the
camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, which shortens battery life.
¢ The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you
should charge the battery right before using the camcorder.
How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack. Set the switch to the “no mark”
position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the “red mark” position when the battery is
used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself). [b]
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