Sony CCD-TRV66 Manual de usuario

SONY.3-865-659-31 (1)Video Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for futur

step 1 Preparing the power supplyNotePrevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. Th

step t Preparing the power supplyPlaying timeBatterypackPlaying time on LCD screenPlaying time with LCD closedNP-F330 (supplied) no (95)135(120)NP-F53

step 1 Preparing the power supplyConnecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall ou

step 2 Inserting a cassetteWhen you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette HIEO.(1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while

— Recording - Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.You can select English, Spanish, Chinese or Portuguese for the i

Recording a pictureAdjusting thè LCD screenTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.The LCD panel mov

Recording a pictureTo record pictures with the viewfinder-^adjusting the > viewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the pi

Recording a pictureUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the Zoom funct

Recording a pictureSTART/STOP MODE setting: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again {factory setting),ANTI GROUN

Recording a pictureShooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light b

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Recording a pictureUsing +SLOW SHUTTERThe NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightSh

Recording a pictureSuperimposing the date and time on picturesYou can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen superim

Checking the recording- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition be

— Playback - Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can control playback using th

Playing back a tapeTo display the screen indicators - Display function .Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your cam

Playing back a tapeVarious playback modesTo operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback pause)Press II duri

Viewing the recording on TVConnect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback p

Viewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can eas

— Advanced Recording Operations —Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a pictur

Photo recordingNotes• During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the following functions;- Digital effect- Fader-PROGRAM AE- Pic

Table of contentsQuick Start Guide...4Getting startedUsing this manual...6Checking supp

Using the wide modeYou can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL). Refer to the

Using the wide modeIn the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the MENU settings (p. 52).To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in

Using the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.[a]FADERM.FADER(mosaic)STRIPEmfJHpjgjBOUNCE (Fade in o

Using the fader function(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.When fading out [b]In the

Using the Fader functionNoteYou cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using

Using special effects - Picture effectYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV.PASTEL [a] : The co

Using special effects - Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded norm

Using special effects - Digital effect(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicato

Using special effects - Digital EffectNotes• The following functions do not work during digital effect:- Fader- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE- Photo reco

Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PRCX^RAM AE {Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.spotlight modeThis mode preve

Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information

Using the PROGRAM AE function(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select th

Adjusting the exposure manuallyYou can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automati

Focusing manuallyYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:• The autofocus mode is not effective when shootin

Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 45). You can also select the language, color, size and positi

Superimposing a titleNoteBoth the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position of the title.If you display t

Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 characters.(1) Press TITLE in the s

Making your own titlesTo change a title you have storedIn Step 3, select CUSTOMl or CUSTOM!, depending on which title you want to change, then press t

Using the built-in lightYou can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is

Using the built-in lightReplacing the bulbUse the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the

— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back a tape with digital effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: S

Recording a picture (p. i4)' . ,Set the POWER switch to CAMERAPOWERwhile pressing the small green ¡CAMERAIbutton. OFF " TOT:'»©Open t

— Editing on Other Equipment -Dubbing a tapeYou can dub and edit tapes using your camcorder for playback and another VCR for recording. Turn down the

Recording video or TV programsYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a r

— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the MENU settings_______________To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with th

Changing the MENU settingsNoteWhen you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not appear.Menu items are displayed as th

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/item Mode MeaningPOWERswitchHiFi SOUND • STEREOTo play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tapeVTR1To play back a mo

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemModeMeaningPOWERswitch^ REC MODE• SPTo record in SP (Standard Play) modeVTRLPTo increase the recording time to twic

Changing the MENU settingskon/item ModeMeaningPOWERswitch[g] CLOCK SETTo reset the date or time (p. 58)CAMERAAUTO DATE • ONTo record the date for 10 s

Changing the MENU settingsPOWERIcon/itemModeMeaningswitch^ WORLD TIMETo set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time di

Resetting the date and timeThe clock is set at the factory to Tokyo tinie for the models sold in Japan, and to Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for

Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.Press DA

— Getting started —Using this manualAs you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.e.g. Set the

— Additional Information —Usable cassettes and playback modesSelecting the cassette typeYou can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassettes on you

Usable cassettes and playback modesWheb^ypu playback a dual sound track tapeWhen you play back a dual sound track tape on an AFM HiFi stereo system, s

Changing the lithium battery in your camcorderWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you

Changing the lithium battery in your camcorderChanging the lithium battery(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment,

TroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconn

Troubleshoot! ngSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsA vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark

TroubleshootingSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsThe bcTttcrv pack is quicklv discharged.• Your camcorder does not operate when you use a battery

Self-diagnosis displayYour camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit

Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following:Se

Using your camcorder abroadUsing^oui'camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with yo

Checking supplied accessoriesQ] Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 80)[2] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)[3] NP-F330 batte

Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may cond

Maintenance information and precautionsMaintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video he

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

Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disc

SpecificationsVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording system2 rot*ir\’ hcwds Hdical sc<mning FM system Audio recording system Rotnrv heads. FM s

— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controlsCamcorder[1] POWER switch (p. 14)[2] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 15) [1 OPEN button (p, 14)g] FOCU

IITI Video control buttons (p. 23,25,51) STOP (stop)◄◄ REW (rewind)►- PLAY (playback)►► FF (fastforward)II PAUSE (pause)# REC (recording)The control

Lithium battery compartment (p. 63)H BACK LIGHT button (p. 19)oc_o7T73SpeakerPROGRAM AE button (p. 40)<9OSTART/STOP MODE switch (p. 18)13 EXPOSURE

gj COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) gn TIME button (p. 21) gi DATE button (p. 21)DISPLAY button (p. 24)END SEARCH button (p. 22) TITLE button (p. 43)7

Viewfinder (p. 16)EJECT switch (p, 13)LANC U control jackLANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The ti control jack is used for control

step 1 Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down.To rem

Identifying the parts and controlsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as ot\ your camcorder function identical

Identifying the parts and controlsOperation indicators ViewfinderDisplay windowQ] Recording mode indicator (p. 55)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 15)[2]

Quick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)• In a dark place• In insufficient light• In dark environments such as sunset,

indexA. BAdjusting viewfinder...16AC power adaptor...9AFM HiFi Sound...60ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

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step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with