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3-859-595-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions 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 model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD- Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV52 CCD-TRV32/TRV52/TRV53/ TRV312/TRV512 h 1997 by Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision 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. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call WARNING 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). For the Factory Service Center nearest you call To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 416-499-SONY (Canada only). not expose the unit to rain or Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel- moisture. cadmium batteries. CAUTION For the Customers in the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN U.S.A. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). not expressly approved in this manual could void NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. your authority to operate this equipment. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply This symbol is intended to alert the with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant user to the presence of uninsulated to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed “dangerous voltage” within the to provide reasonable protection against harmful product’s enclosure that may be of interference in a residential installation. This sufficient magnitude to constitute equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio a risk of electric shock to persons. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, This symbol is intended to alert the there is no guarantee that interference will not occur user to the presence of important in a particular installation. If this equipment does operating and maintenance cause harmful interference to radio or television (servicing) instructions in the reception, which can be determined by turning the literature accompanying the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to appliance. correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM — Increase the separation between the equipment BATTERIES and receiver. NICKEL-CADMIUM — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit BATTERY. different from that to which the receiver is connected. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your For the Customers in CANADA unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory CAUTION Service Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN batteries in household or business trash may EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR be prohibited. OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 2 Table of contents Before you begin Additional information Using this manual .................................. 4 Changing the lithium battery Checking supplied accessories ............. 6 in the camcorder ............................ 48 Before you begin Before Resetting the date and time ................. 50 Getting started Playback modes .................................... 52 Tips for using the battery pack ........... 53 Charging and installing the battery pack ............................... 7 Maintenance information and precautions ..................................... 56 Inserting a cassette ............................... 10 Using your camcorder abroad ............ 61 Basic operations Trouble check ........................................ 62 Specifications ........................................ 66 Camera recording ................................. 11 Identifying the parts............................. 68 Using the zoom feature ................. 13 Warning indicators............................... 75 Selecting the start/stop mode ...... 14 Index ...................................... back cover Shooting with the LCD screen ..... 15 Letting the subject monitor the shot . 16 Hints for better shooting ..................... 17 Checking the recorded picture ........... 19 Playing back a tape ............................. 21 Searching for the end of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ....... 24 Changing the mode settings ............... 27 Recording with the date or time ......... 30 Fade-in and fade-out ............................ 31 Enjoying picture effect ......................... 32 Using the wide mode function ........... 34 Focusing manually ............................... 36 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 37 Shooting with backlighting ................. 38 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ........................................... 39 Superimposing a title ........................... 40 Making your own titles ....................... 43 Watching on a TV screen ..................... 45 Editing onto another tape .................... 47 3 Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the five 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-TRV52 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-TRV52 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. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Types of differences CCD- Audio Viewfinder LASER LINK TRV32 Monaural B/W – TRV52 Stereo B/W r TRV53 Monaural Color r TRV312 Monaural B/W – TRV512 Stereo B/W r 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). Precaution 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. 4 Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care • The LCD screen and/or color viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear in the viewfinder or on the you begin Before LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a] • Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [b] [a] [b] 5 Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 23 4 56 * or 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 22, 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 71) 72) 7 AC-V16/V16A AC power adaptor (1) 2 NP-33 Battery Pack (1) (p. 7) (p. 7, 24) 3 Battery case (1) (p. 25) 8 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 48) CCD-TRV32/TRV52/TRV53 only Already installed in the camcorder. 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) * for stereo model 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 72) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 6 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 on a flat place without vibration. Getting started Getting (1) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (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. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, and then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. 1 2 3 POWER CHARGE Charging time (in minutes) Battery pack Charging time* Battery pack Charging time* NP-33 (supplied) 60 NP-68 125 NP-60D 90 NP-80/80D 190 NP-C65 105 NP-98/98D 215 * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor (Lower temperatures require a longer charging