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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...interference to use. This equipment generates, uses, and can be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This symbol is encouraged to try to correct the ... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may ...
...interference to use. This equipment generates, uses, and can be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This symbol is encouraged to try to correct the ... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may ...
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Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with the LCD screen ... built-in the dark (NightShot) ....... 33 Using the wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 ...
Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with the LCD screen ... built-in the dark (NightShot) ....... 33 Using the wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 ...
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...that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause the unit ...manual are clearly indicated in any way. To view your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. These points are operational for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Over 99.99% are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded...; - - - - r - TRV36 H 330× - Precaution on the LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD ...
...that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause the unit ...manual are clearly indicated in any way. To view your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. These points are operational for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Over 99.99% are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded...; - - - - r - TRV36 H 330× - Precaution on the LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD ...
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using VOLUME. You can control playback using the viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to display the screen indicators on automatically. You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator... by using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction. 21
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using VOLUME. You can control playback using the viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to display the screen indicators on automatically. You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator... by using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction. 21
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...is too dark because of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to release this function. However, when you adjust the exposure manually, you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light ... be too bright under the following conditions: • A subject with backlight compensation. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a] BACK [b] LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under...
...is too dark because of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to release this function. However, when you adjust the exposure manually, you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light ... be too bright under the following conditions: • A subject with backlight compensation. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a] BACK [b] LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under...
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...place. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are not operable when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 33 This may be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color. •If focusing is difficult with this function. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, ...be more clear. Advanced operations OFF ON Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to ON in normal recording, picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •The following functions are therefore invisible. NightShot light emitter To cancel the ...
...place. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are not operable when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 33 This may be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color. •If focusing is difficult with this function. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, ...be more clear. Advanced operations OFF ON Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to ON in normal recording, picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •The following functions are therefore invisible. NightShot light emitter To cancel the ...
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Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc. • Bright subject or subject reflecting light • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 38
Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc. • Bright subject or subject reflecting light • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 38
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... desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 4 WT W T FAR NEAR To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. The f indicator appears in the ... The lens focuses on the most distant subject. Advanced operations Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen disappears. The f indicator in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to INFINITY....
... desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 4 WT W T FAR NEAR To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. The f indicator appears in the ... The lens focuses on the most distant subject. Advanced operations Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen disappears. The f indicator in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to INFINITY....
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Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 42
Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 42
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...dark We recommend you to automatic exposure mode. 43 Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function. When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. To get the best color, you change ..., the face will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Advanced...
...dark We recommend you to automatic exposure mode. 43 Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function. When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. To get the best color, you change ..., the face will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Advanced...
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...;Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it may build up . CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only • Do not knock or jolt the built-in ...let sand get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it , remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the...be repaired. 66 If there are used to malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any solid object or liquid get into the camcorder.... of the bulb. • Do not leave the built-in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove...recording tab is not a malfunction.
...;Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it may build up . CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only • Do not knock or jolt the built-in ...let sand get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it , remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the...be repaired. 66 If there are used to malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any solid object or liquid get into the camcorder.... of the bulb. • Do not leave the built-in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove...recording tab is not a malfunction.
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... 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ON. m Set it to ON. (p. 51) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to MANUAL. Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen ...time indicator is set to OFF in the menu system. You may start recording. m Replace the lithium battery with a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to focus manually. (p. 39) The fader function does not work . • FOCUS is...
... 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ON. m Set it to ON. (p. 51) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to MANUAL. Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen ...time indicator is set to OFF in the menu system. You may start recording. m Replace the lithium battery with a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to focus manually. (p. 39) The fader function does not work . • FOCUS is...
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...recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 59) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (p. 42)/ Zoom indicator (p. 13) 5 FADER indicator (p. 32) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34) 7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 41) 8 LCD BRIGHT indicator (p. 15) / VOLUME indicator (p. 20) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 36) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 30) !¡ Steadyshot off indicator (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 51) !™ Manual... focusing (p. 39) !£ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 11) /Video control mode indicator...
...recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 59) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (p. 42)/ Zoom indicator (p. 13) 5 FADER indicator (p. 32) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34) 7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 41) 8 LCD BRIGHT indicator (p. 15) / VOLUME indicator (p. 20) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 36) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 30) !¡ Steadyshot off indicator (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 51) !™ Manual... focusing (p. 39) !£ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 11) /Video control mode indicator...
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Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E ...EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu ...
Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E ...EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu ...