Sony CCD TRV57 User Manual

3-868-323-12 (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  
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  
Model No. AC-L  
Serial No.  
Serial No.  
CCD-TRV87  
CCD-TRV87  
CCD-TRV67  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57  
©1999 Sony Corporation  
Table of contents  
Quick Start Guide ............................. 4  
Advanced Playback  
Operations  
Playing back a tape with digital effects  
(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 51  
Getting started  
Using this manual ................................... 6  
Checking supplied accessories.............. 8  
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9  
Installing the battery pack .............. 9  
Charging the battery pack............. 10  
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14  
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15  
Editing  
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 52  
Recording video or TV programs  
(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 54  
Customizing Your Camcorder  
Recording – Basics  
Changing the menu settings................ 55  
Resetting the date and time ................. 61  
Recording a picture............................... 16  
Shooting backlit subjects  
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 20  
Additional Information  
Shooting in the dark  
(NightShot) ............................... 21  
Usable cassettes and playback modes  
........................................................... 63  
Changing the lithium battery in your  
camcorder ........................................ 65  
Troubleshooting .................................... 67  
Self-diagnosis display........................... 70  
Warning indicators and messages ...... 71  
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 72  
Superimposing the date and time  
on pictures ................................ 22  
Checking the recording  
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /  
Rec Review ...................................... 23  
Playback – Basics  
Playing back a tape ............................... 24  
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 27  
Maintenance information and  
precautions ...................................... 73  
Specifications ......................................... 77  
Advanced Recording  
Operations  
Quick Reference  
Recording a still image on a tape  
– Tape Photo recording  
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 79  
Quick Function Guide .......................... 86  
Index ....................................................... 87  
(CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 30  
Using the wide mode ........................... 32  
Using the fader function ...................... 34  
Using special effects  
– Picture effect................................. 37  
Using special effects  
– Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only)  
........................................................... 38  
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41  
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43  
Focusing manually................................ 44  
Superimposing a title ........................... 45  
Making your own titles ........................ 47  
Using the built-in light ......................... 49  
3
Quick Start Guide  
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your  
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more  
information.  
Connecting the power cord (p. 14)  
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9).  
Open the DC IN  
jack cover.  
Connect the plug with  
its v mark facing up.  
AC power adaptor (supplied)  
Inserting a cassette (p. 15)  
1Slide EJECT in the  
2Insert a cassette  
into the cassette  
compartment  
3Close the cassette  
compartment by  
pressing the  
direction of the arrow  
while pressing the  
small blue button.  
mark  
with its window  
facing out.  
on the cassette  
compartment. The  
cassette compartment  
automatically goes  
down.  
4
Recording a picture (p. 16)  
3Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The  
1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
picture appears on the LCD screen.  
while pressing  
POWER  
the small green  
K
CAMERA  
button.  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
VTR  
START/STOP  
4Press the red button. Your camcorder  
starts recording. To stop recording,  
press the red button again.  
K
START/STOP  
2Open the LCD  
panel while  
Viewfinder  
When the LCD panel is closed, use the  
pressing OPEN.  
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.  
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.  
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD  
screen (p. 24)  
1Set the POWER  
2Press m to rewind the tape.  
POWER  
CAMERA  
switch to VTR  
REW  
(CCD-TRV87) or  
PLAYER (CCD-  
TRV17/TRV37/  
TRV57/TRV67)  
while pressing the  
small green button.  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
VTR  
3Press N to start playback.  
PLAY  
NOTE  
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding  
the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the  
battery pack.  
5
— Getting started —  
Using this manual  
The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before  
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number  
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV87 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-TRV87  
only.”  
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in  
capital letters.  
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.  
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the  
operation is being carried out.  
Types of differences  
CCD-  
TRV17  
TRV37  
TRV57  
TRV67  
TRV87  
System  
VIDEO/AUDIO IN*  
S VIDEO  
Digital zoom  
Super NightShot  
SteadyShot  
80×  
z
200×  
360×  
z
z**  
360×  
z
z
360×  
z
z
z
Remote sensor  
SUPER LASER LINK  
Photo mode  
PROGRAM AE  
Low lux mode  
Digital effect  
Fader function  
OVERLAP  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
WIPE  
z
Audio  
monaural monaural monaural monaural  
stereo  
z Provided  
— Not provided  
* The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on  
the POWER switch.  
** Output only  
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Using this manual  
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.  
Copyright precautions  
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  
The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision  
technology.  
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue,  
green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the  
recorded picture in any way.  
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.  
Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea  
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].  
Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a  
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].  
Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward  
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged [c].  
[a]  
[b]  
[c]  
7
Checking supplied accessories  
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
*
or  
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
(p. 84)  
5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote  
Commander (2) (p. 84)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only  
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor  
6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27)  
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 10)  
* for stereo model  
3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10)  
7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81)  
4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65)  
The lithium battery is already installed  
in your camcorder.  
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not  
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.  
8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Installing the battery pack  
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.  
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT  
RELEASE down.  
BATT RELEASE  
After installing the battery pack  
Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack  
may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.  
9
Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Charging the battery pack  
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.  
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).  
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with  
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.  
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.  
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The remaining  
battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.  
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To  
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour  
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully  
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.  
POWER  
CAMERA  
4
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
VTR  
1
2
10  
Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Notes  
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug  
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power  
adaptor.  
Keep the battery pack dry.  
When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once  
fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool  
place.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the  
recording time with the viewfinder.  
Battery pack  
The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.  
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time  
“– – – – min” appears in the display window.  
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in  
the display windpw in the following cases  
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
– The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Charging time  
Battery pack  
Full charge (Normal charge)  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530/F550  
NP-F730/F730H/F750  
NP-F930/F950  
NP-F960  
150 (90)  
210 (150)  
300 (240)  
390 (330)  
420 (360)  
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack  
Recording time  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67  
Recording with  
the viewfinder  
Recording with  
the LCD screen  
Battery pack  
Continuous*  
Typical**  
75 (70)  
Continuous*  
Typical**  
65 (55)  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
140 (125)  
245 (220)  
280 (250)  
500 (450)  
580 (525)  
780 (705)  
900 (790)  
1035 (930)  
120 (105)  
205 (180)  
240 (210)  
410 (370)  
490 (440)  
650 (585)  
750 (675)  
880 (790)  
135 (120)  
155 (135)  
275 (245)  
320 (290)  
430 (385)  
495 (435)  
570 (510)  
110 (100)  
130 (115)  
225 (205)  
270 (240)  
355 (320)  
410 (370)  
490 (440)  
NP-F950  
NP-F960  
CCD-TRV87  
Battery pack  
Recording with  
the viewfinder  
Recording with  
the LCD screen  
Continuous*  
Typical**  
75 (65)  
Continuous*  
Typical**  
65 (55)  
110 (95)  
125 (110)  
215 (195)  
260 (235)  
345 (310)  
400 (355)  
470 (420)  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
135 (120)  
235 (210)  
270 (240)  
475 (425)  
550 (500)  
745 (670)  
850 (760)  
990 (890)  
115 (100)  
195 (170)  
230 (200)  
395 (355)  
470 (425)  
625 (560)  
725 (650)  
850 (765)  
130 (115)  
150 (130)  
260 (235)  
300 (275)  
410 (370)  
465 (420)  
545 (490)  
NP-F950  
NP-F960  
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery  
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.  
*
Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be  
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.  
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/  
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Playing time  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67  
Playing time  
Battery pack  
Playing time  
with LCD closed  
on LCD screen  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
125 (110)  
215 (190)  
250 (220)  
430 (385)  
510 (460)  
680 (610)  
780 (700)  
915 (820)  
145 (130)  
260 (230)  
295 (260)  
525 (475)  
610 (550)  
825 (740)  
930 (830)  
1090 (980)  
NP-F950  
NP-F960  
CCD-TRV87  
Battery pack  
Playing time  
on LCD screen  
Playing time  
with LCD closed  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
120 (105)  
205 (180)  
240 (210)  
410 (370)  
490 (440)  
680 (585)  
750 (675)  
880 (790)  
140 (125)  
245 (220)  
280 (250)  
500 (450)  
580 (525)  
780 (705)  
900 (790)  
1035 (930)  
NP-F950  
NP-F960  
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery  
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The  
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.  
After charging the battery pack  
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording  
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are  
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for  
the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.  
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?  
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as  
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible  
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with  
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the  
mark.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Connecting to a wall outlet  
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a  
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.  
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN  
jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.  
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.  
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
2, 3  
1
PRECAUTION  
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.  
Notes  
The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your  
camcorder.  
The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply  
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power  
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.  
Using a car battery  
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).  
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette  
When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette  
TRV87 only)  
. (CCD-TRV67/  
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).  
(2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.  
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.  
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.  
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the  
mark on the cassette  
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.  
2
3
4
To eject a cassette  
Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.  
Note  
Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.  
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— Recording – Basics —  
Recording a picture  
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.  
(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for  
more information (p. 9 to 15).  
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The  
lens cover opens.  
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically  
turns off.  
(4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.  
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator  
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder  
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the  
viewfinder.  
4
2
POWER  
CAMERA  
K
SP  
STBY 0:00:00  
40min  
H
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
VTR  
START/STOP  
5
SP  
REC 0:00:01  
40min  
H
K
3
START/STOP  
Microphone  
Camera recording  
lamp  
Note  
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
To enable smooth transition  
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene  
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in  
the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.  
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Recording a picture  
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette  
is inserted  
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent  
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up  
again. To start recording, press START/STOP.  
To set the counter to 0:00:00  
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 82).  
After recording  
(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.  
(2) Close the LCD panel.  
(3) Eject the cassette.  
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).  
(5) Remove the battery pack.  
Adjusting the LCD screen  
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD  
BRIGHT.  
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to  
the lens side.  
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the  
in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).  
indicator appears  
180°  
to brighten  
to dim  
90°  
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the  
camcorder body.  
Note  
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically  
turns off.  
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight  
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the  
viewfinder.  
Picture in the mirror mode  
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when  
recorded.  
During recording in the mirror mode  
DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.  
Indicators in the mirror mode  
The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear  
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.  
The date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is working. However,  
the date will be normal when recorded.  
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Recording a picture  
Using the zoom feature  
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.  
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.  
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)  
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)  
W
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally.  
To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu  
settings. (p. 55)  
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.  
W
T
The right side of the bar shows  
the digital zooming zone.  
The digital zooming zone appears  
when you select the digital zoom  
power in D ZOOM in the menu  
settings.  
When you shoot close to a subject  
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the  
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)  
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)  
away in the wide-angle position.  
Notes on digital zoom  
Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.  
The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.  
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Recording a picture  
To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the  
viewfinder  
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.  
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder  
come into sharp focus.  
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.  
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Recording a picture  
Indicators displayed in the recording mode  
The indicators are not recorded on tape.  
Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)  
This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.  
Recording mode indicator  
STBY/REC indicator  
Tape counter  
SP  
REC 0:00:01  
H
40min  
Remaining tape indicator  
This appears after you insert a cassette and record  
or play back for a while.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)  
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a  
light background, use the backlight function.  
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.  
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.  
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.  
BACK LIGHT  
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects  
The backlight function will be canceled.  
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Recording a picture  
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)  
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you  
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when  
you use this function.  
While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.  
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To  
cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.  
NIGHTSHOT  
SUPER  
OFF  
ON  
NIGHTSHOT  
NightShot Light  
emitter  
Using the Super NightShot mode  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those  
recorded in the NightShot mode.  
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode.  
indicator appears on the  
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.  
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.  
and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash  
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.  
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.  
Using the NightShot Light  
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set  
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 55).  
Notes  
Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This  
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be  
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.  
If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,  
focus manually.  
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:  
– Exposure  
– PROGRAM AE  
– Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only)  
– Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only)  
* You cannot use these functions only in the Super NightShot mode.  
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only)  
The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of  
the scene.  
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Recording a picture  
The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only):  
– while the fader function is set or in use  
– while the digital effect function is in use  
– when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF  
NightShot Light  
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance  
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or  
more in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only).  
Superimposing the date and time on pictures  
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen  
superimposed on the picture.  
Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode.  
Press DATE to record the date.  
Press TIME to record the time.  
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.  
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.  
DATE  
TIME  
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. You can reset the clock in  
the menu settings (p. 55).  
Note  
The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.  
If you do not record the date and time in the picture  
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,  
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.  
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Checking the recording  
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review  
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition  
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.  
EDITSEARCH  
END  
SEARCH  
END SEARCH  
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.  
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.  
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can  
monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone  
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).  
Note  
If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition  
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.  
Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape  
The end search function does not work.  
EDITSEARCH  
You can search for the next recording start point.  
Hold down the +/– (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded  
section is played back.  
+ : to go forward  
– : to go backward  
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins  
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.  
Rec Review  
You can check the last recorded section.  
Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.  
The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back. You can monitor the  
sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).  
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— Playback – Basics —  
Playing back a tape  
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If you  
close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can  
control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.  
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
(1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape.  
(2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)whilepressingthesmallgreenbutton.  
(3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN.  
(4) Press mtorewindthetape.  
(5) Press Ntostartplayback.  
(6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The  
speakeronyourcamcorderissilentwhentheLCDpanelisclosed.  
POWER  
2
4
CAMERA  
REW  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
VTR  
5
6
PLAY  
3
To stop playback  
Press x.  
When monitoring on the LCD screen  
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD  
screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD  
panel up by 15 degrees [b].  
[a]  
[b]  
15°  
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Playing back a tape  
To control the display of the screen indicators  
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/  
TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder.  
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.  
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.  
DISPLAY  
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Playing back a tape  
Various playback modes  
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or  
PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only).  
To view a still picture (playback pause)  
Press Xduring playback. To resume playback, press Xor N.  
To advance the tape  
Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.  
To rewind the tape  
Press min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.  
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)  
Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. To resume normal playback, release the  
button.  
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or  
rewinding the tape (skip scan)  
Keep pressing mwhile rewinding or Mwhile advancing the tape. To resume  
rewinding or advancing, release the button.  
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)  
– CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only  
Press yon the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,  
press N.  
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)  
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays  
back and stops.  
In the various playback modes  
Sound is muted.  
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes  
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.  
If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.  
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode  
Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/  
TRV87 only) or picture search.  
The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only)  
You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder.  
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Viewing the recording on TV  
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied  
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate  
the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures  
on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we  
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power  
adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.  
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting  
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67  
S VIDEO*  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
CCD-TRV67  
: Signal flow  
* CCD-TRV67 only  
CCD-TRV87  
IN  
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
: Signal flow  
If your TV is already connected to a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting  
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.  
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Viewing the recording on TV  
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your  
camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug).  
With this connection, the sound is monaural.  
To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks  
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied).  
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR and the RFU adaptor. With an  
RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.  
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)  
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this  
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting  
cable.  
Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder  
and the TV or the VCR.  
Monitoring the picture from a TV or VCR (CCD-TRV87 only)  
You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen. Connect your camcorder to the outputs  
on the TV or VCR.  
Using the AV cordless IR receiver  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you  
can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the AV cordless IR receiver.  
S.LASERLINK  
SUPERLASERLINK  
emitter  
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch  
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.  
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.  
(3) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up.  
(4) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.  
(5) Point the SUPER LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust  
the position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear  
playback pictures.  
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Viewing the recording on TV  
To cancel the super laser link function  
Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out.  
If you turn the power off  
Super laser link turns off automatically.  
If you use a Sony TV  
You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N. To do  
so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings and turn the TV’s main switch on,  
then do either of the following:  
– Point the SUPER LASER LINK emitter at the TV’s remote sensor and press S.LASER  
LINK.  
– Turn on super laser link and press N.  
You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV  
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to  
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the  
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is  
switched.  
The above feature may not work on some TV models.  
Note  
When super laser link is activated (the S.LASER LINK button is lit), your camcorder  
consumes power. Press S.LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link function when it  
is not needed.  
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— Advanced Recording Operations —  
Recording a still image on a tape  
Tape Photo recording  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to  
record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer  
(not supplied).  
This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds.  
NORMAL  
PHOTO  
FADE  
PHOTO  
SHUTTER  
PHOTO  
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the  
menu settings (p. 55).  
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears. The CAPTURE  
indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.  
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then  
press and hold PHOTO lightly.  
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.  
The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven  
seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.  
The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until recording  
is completed.  
CAPTURE  
2
PHOTO  
1
•••••••  
3
PHOTO  
MENU  
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Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording  
Notes  
During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the following  
functions:  
– Digital effect  
– Fader  
– PROGRAM AE  
– Picture effect  
– Exposure  
– Wide mode  
– Backlight  
– Super NightShot  
The PHOTO button does not work:  
– while the digital effect function is set or in use.  
– while the fader function is in use.  
When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may  
fluctuate.  
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording  
Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and  
your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.  
Printing the still picture  
You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video  
printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.  
Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video jack on both your camcorder and the  
video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.  
Video printer  
LINE IN  
VIDEO S VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
: Signal flow  
If the video printer is equipped with S video input  
Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the  
S video input of the video printer.  
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Using the wide mode  
You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the  
16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.  
CINEMA  
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing  
back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the wide-  
screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].  
16:9FULL  
The picture during recording in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal  
TV [f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of  
the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [h].  
[b]  
CINEMA  
CINEMA  
[a]  
[d]  
[c]  
[f]  
16:9FULL  
16:9FULL  
[e]  
[h]  
[g]  
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Using the wide mode  
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings  
(p. 55).  
MENU  
To cancel the wide mode  
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.  
If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings  
when the SteadyShot function is working,  
not function.  
flashes and the SteadyShot function does  
In the wide mode  
You cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only)  
and the bounce function with FADER.  
Date or time indicator  
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on  
wide-screen TVs.  
During recording  
You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your  
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.  
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Using the fader function  
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.  
[a]  
STBY  
REC  
FADER  
M.FADER  
(mosaic)  
STRIPE  
BOUNCE *1)  
(Fade in only)  
OVERLAP *2)  
(Fade in only)  
WIPE *3)  
(Fade in only)  
[b]  
STBY  
REC  
MONOTONE  
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.  
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.  
*1) You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF.  
*2) CCD-TRV87 only  
*3) CCD-TRV87 only. The sound does not wipe away.  
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Using the fader function  
(1) Whenfadingin[ a]  
In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.  
Whenfadingout[ b]  
In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.  
The indicator changes as follows:  
FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t  
OVERLAP (CCD-TRV87 only) t WIPE (CCD-TRV87 only) t no indicator  
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.  
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.  
1
FADER  
FADER  
To cancel the fader function  
After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the  
normal mode.  
Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until  
the indicator disappears.  
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Using the Fader function  
Note (CCD-TRV87 only)  
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot  
use the fader function while using the following functions.  
– Digital effect  
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only)  
– Super NightShot  
– Tape Photo recording  
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out  
Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.  
If you do not record anything before operating the wipe or overlap function  
(CCD-TRV87 only)  
Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the WIPE or  
OVERLAP indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting disappears from  
the viewfinder. Depending on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded  
clearly.  
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:  
– Focus  
– Zoom  
– Picture effect  
Note on the bounce function  
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:  
– D ZOOM is set to the mode other than OFF in the menu settings.  
– Wide mode  
– Picture effect  
– PROGRAM AE  
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Using special effects – Picture effect  
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the  
TV.  
PASTEL [a] :  
Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean  
animatedcartoon.  
NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed.  
SEPIA :  
Thepictureissepia.  
B&W :  
Thepictureismonochrome(black-and-white).  
SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer,andthepicturelookslikeanillustration.  
MOSAIC [d] : Thepictureismosaic.  
SLIM [e] :  
Thepictureexpandsvertically.  
STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontally.  
[a]  
[b]  
[c]  
[d]  
[e]  
[f]  
(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby or recording mode.  
The picture effect indicator appears.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.  
The indicator changes as follows:  
PASTEL y NEG.ART y SEPIA y B&W y SOLARIZE y MOSAIC y  
SLIM y STRETCH  
1
PICTURE EFFECT  
2
MOSAIC  
To turn the picture effect function off  
Press PICTURE EFFECT.  
While using the picture effect function (CCD-TRV87 only)  
You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.  
When you turn the power off  
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.  
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Using special effects – Digital effect  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The  
sound is recorded normally.  
STILL  
You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.  
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)  
You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.  
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)  
You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.  
TRAIL  
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.  
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)  
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording  
dark pictures more brightly.  
OLD MOVIE  
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically  
sets the wide mode to CINEMA, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter  
speed.  
Still picture  
Still picture  
Moving picture  
Moving picture  
STILL  
LUMI.  
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Using special effects – Digital effect  
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL  
EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.  
The indicator changes as follows:  
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE  
(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.  
In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:  
STILL – The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving  
picture  
FLASH – The interval of flash motion  
LUMI. – The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be  
swapped with a moving picture  
TRAIL – The vanishing time of the incidental image  
SLOW SHTR – Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the  
slower the shutter speed.  
OLD MOVIE – No adjustment necessary  
The more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars  
appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.  
3
LUMI.  
1
2
4
DIGITAL EFFECT  
LUMI.  
To cancel the digital effect  
Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.  
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Using special effects – Digital Effect  
Notes  
The following functions do not work during digital effect:  
– Fader  
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE  
– Tape Photo recording  
– Super NightShot  
The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:  
– Exposure  
– PROGRAM AE  
The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:  
– Exposure  
– Wide mode  
– Picture effect  
– PROGRAM AE  
When you turn the power off  
The digital effect will be automatically canceled.  
When recording in the slow shutter mode  
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.  
Shutter speed  
Shutter speed number  
SLOW SHTR 1  
SLOW SHTR 2  
SLOW SHTR 3  
SLOW SHTR 4  
Shutter speed  
1/30  
1/15  
1/8  
1/4  
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Using the PROGRAM AE function  
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting  
requirements.  
Spotlight mode  
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white  
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.  
Soft portrait mode  
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as  
people or flowers.  
Sports lesson mode  
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.  
Beach & ski mode  
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,  
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.  
Sunset & moon mode  
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general  
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.  
Landscape mode  
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and  
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you  
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.  
Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only)  
This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.  
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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 the desired PROGRAM AE mode.  
The indicator changes as follows:  
(CCD-TRV87 only)  
PROGRAM  
1
2
A
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off  
Press PROGRAM AE.  
Notes  
In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This  
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.  
In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on  
distant subjects.  
The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:  
– Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only)  
– Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only)  
– Bounce  
The following functions do not work in the low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only):  
– Digital effect  
– Overlap  
– Wipe  
– Exposure  
If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE  
indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.  
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium  
lamp or mercury lamp  
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn  
the PROGRAM AE function off.  
– Soft portrait mode  
– Sports lesson mode  
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Adjusting the exposure manually  
You can manually adjust and set the exposure.  
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:  
The subject is backlit  
Bright subject and dark background  
To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully  
(1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode.  
The exposure indicator appears.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.  
1
EXPOSURE  
2
To return to the automatic exposure mode  
Press EXPOSURE again.  
Note  
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not  
work:  
– Backlight  
– Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only)  
– Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only)  
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:  
– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode  
– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON  
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Focusing manually  
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:  
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting  
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets  
– horizontal stripes  
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky  
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the  
background  
Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod  
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording mode. The 9 indicator  
appears.  
(2) Turn NEAR/FAR to sharpen focus.  
FOCUS  
NEAR/FAR  
To return to the autofocus mode  
Set FOCUS to AUTO.  
To record distant subjects  
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity and  
indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual  
focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though  
you are trying to shoot a distant object.  
To focus precisely  
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at  
the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.  
When you shoot close to the subject  
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.  
9 changes to the following indicators:  
when recording a distant subject.  
when the subject is too close to focus on.  
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Superimposing a title  
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select  
the language, color, size and position of titles.  
VACATION  
(1) Press TITLE in the standby mode.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.  
The titles are displayed in the language you selected.  
(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.  
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then  
press the dial. The item appears.  
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the  
dial.  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.  
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.  
(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.  
(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
TITLE  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
2
3
4
VACATION  
THE END  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
TITLE  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
VACATION  
THE END  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
SIZE  
SMALL  
TITLE  
SIZE  
LARGE  
VACATION  
VACATION  
[TITLE] : END  
To superimpose the title while you are recording  
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.  
To select the language of a preset title  
If you want to change the language, select  
language and return to step 2.  
before step 2. Then select the desired  
45  
Superimposing a title  
Note  
Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or  
position of the title.  
If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title  
The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.  
To use the custom title  
If you want to use the custom title, select  
in step 2.  
If you have not made any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display.  
Title setting  
The title color changes as follows :  
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE  
The title size changes as follows :  
SMALL y LARGE  
You cannot input more than 13 characters in LARGE size.  
The title position changes as follows :  
1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9  
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.  
When you select the title size “LARGE”, you cannot choose position 9.  
When you select the title size “LARGE” in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose  
position 8 nor 9.  
When you are selecting and setting the title  
You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.  
When you superimpose a title while you are recording  
The beep does not sound.  
46  
Making your own titles  
You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up  
to 20 characters.  
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second  
line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,  
then press the dial.  
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the  
dial.  
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the  
title.  
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.  
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.  
1
2
3
TITLE SET  
CUSTOM1 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"  
CUSTOM2 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
RETURN  
TITLE  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
4
6
1
3
2
4
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
S
–––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
47  
Making your own titles  
To change a title you have stored  
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,  
then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then  
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as  
desired.  
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a  
cassette is in your camcorder  
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in  
memory. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.  
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER  
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder  
does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.  
If you select [  
]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [  
to the previous screen.  
] to return  
To delete the title  
Select [C]. The last character is erased.  
48  
Using the built-in light  
You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended  
distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 m).  
Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light  
turns on.  
The built-in light turns on/off by turning STANDBY to STANDBY/LOCK.  
To turn off the built-in light  
Slide LIGHT to OFF.  
To turn on the built-in light automatically  
Slide LIGHT to AUTO.  
The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.  
However, the built-in light automatically turns off if the built-in light turns on for more  
than about 5 minutes. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and up again.  
CAUTION  
Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and  
surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after  
the light is turned off.  
DANGER  
Not to be handled by children.  
Emits intense heat and light.  
Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.  
Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1.22 m) during  
use and until cool.  
Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.  
Notes  
The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide  
LIGHT to OFF when not in use.  
When you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery  
pack to avoid turning on the built-in light.  
When flickering occurs while shooting in the auto mode, slide LIGHT to ON.  
The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight  
function while shooting in the auto mode.  
The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.  
•While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.  
49  
Using the built-in light  
Replacing the bulb  
Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on  
the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.  
Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.  
(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light  
unit using a wire.  
(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light  
unit.  
(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.  
(4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light  
unit.  
1
2
3
CAUTION  
When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to  
reduce the risk of fire.  
To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and  
do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30  
minutes or more).  
Note  
To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,  
etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.  
50  
— Advanced Playback Operations —  
Playing back a tape with digital effects  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
Duringplayback,youcanprocessasceneusingthedigitaleffectfunctions:STILL,  
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.  
(1) Duringplayback,pressDIGITALEFFECTandturntheSEL/PUSHEXECdial  
untilthedesireddigitaleffectindicator(STILL,FLASH,LUMI.orTRAIL)  
flashes.  
(2) PresstheSEL/PUSHEXECdial.  
Thedigitaleffectindicatorlightsupandthebarsappear.IntheSTILLor  
LUMI.mode,thepicturewhereyoupresstheSEL/PUSHEXECdialisstored  
inmemoryasastillpicture.  
(3) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoadjusttheeffect.  
Fordetailsofeachdigitaleffectfunction,seepage38.  
2
1
STILL  
DIGITAL EFFECT  
3
STILL  
To cancel the digital effect function  
PressDIGITALEFFECT.  
Notes  
Youcannotprocessexternallyinputscenesusingthedigitaleffectfunction.  
Torecordpicturesthatyouhaveprocessedusingthedigitaleffectfunction,recordthe  
pictures on the VCR.  
STILL and LUMI. modes  
Youcansearchapicturetoimage-processbypressing  
mode. However, noise appears on the picture.  
Mor mintheplayback  
Youcannotdeleteapicturestoredinmemoryevenifyoustopplayingbackatape.  
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)  
Thedigitaleffectfunctionisautomaticallycanceled.  
51  
— Editing —  
Dubbing a tape  
Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable  
(not supplied)  
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with  
your camcorder.  
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert  
the recorded tape into your camcorder.  
(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.  
(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67).  
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.  
(5) Start recording on the VCR.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67  
S VIDEO*  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
76VRT-DCC  
: Signal flow  
* CCD-TRV67 only  
CCD-TRV87  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
: Signal flow  
When you have finished dubbing a tape  
Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.  
To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing  
Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.  
52  
Dubbing a tape  
If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV  
Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be  
superimposed on the edited tape.  
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems  
8 mm,  
Betamax,  
Hi8, Digital8,  
ED Betamax,  
VHS,  
S-VHS,  
VHSC,  
S-VHSC,  
mini DV or  
DV  
If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only)  
Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your  
camcorder and the VCR. You do not connect the red plug. With this connection, the  
sound will be monaural.  
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures  
(CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)  
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V  
connecting cable.  
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and  
the VCR.  
53  
Recording video or TV programs  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/  
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your  
camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.  
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If  
you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.  
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.  
(3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 55). The picture from a TV or  
VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.  
(4) Press zREC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,  
then immediately press Xon your camcorder.  
(5) Press Non the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.  
Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.  
(6) Press Xon your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording  
from.  
4
PAUSE  
REC  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
: Signal flow  
Note  
You cannot record dual sound broadcasts.  
If your VCR is a monaural type  
Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your  
camcorder and the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connection, the  
sound will be monaural.  
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures  
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V  
connecting cable.  
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and  
VCR.  
If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack  
Do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder. If you connect an S  
video cable, the picture may not appear on screen.  
54  
— Customizing Your Camcorder —  
Changing the menu settings  
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,  
then the menu item and then the mode.  
(1) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67) mode, press MENU.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to  
set.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to  
set.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial  
to set.  
(5) If you want to change other items, select  
RETURN and press the dial, then  
repeat steps from 2 to 4.  
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 56).  
CAMERA SET  
D
ZOOM  
1
2
3
4
CAMERA  
VTR  
16 : 9WIDE  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
CAMERA SET  
ZOOM  
VTR SET  
MENU  
D
H i F i SOUND  
16 : 9WIDE  
STEADYSHOT  
N. S. LIGHT  
WIND  
EDIT  
TBC  
DNR  
PHOTO  
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
0
HR  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
0
HR  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER ON  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
RETURN  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER ON  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER ON  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
RETURN  
OFF  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
COMMANDER OFF  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP  
INDICATOR  
RETURN  
To make the menu display disappear  
Press MENU.  
55  
Changing the menu settings  
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:  
CAMERA SET  
VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only)  
PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only)  
LCD SET  
TAPE SET  
SETUP MENU  
OTHERS  
Depending on your camcorder model  
The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.  
Selecting the mode setting of each item zisthedefaultsetting.  
Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/  
PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA.  
The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.  
POWER  
Mode  
Meaning  
switch  
Icon/item  
D ZOOM  
z OFF  
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and  
up to 20× is carried out.  
If you set to 40×/80×, digital zoom is activated  
and more than 20× to 40×/80× is performed  
digitally. (p. 18)  
CAMERA  
40×  
80×  
(CCD-TRV17 only)  
z OFF  
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and  
up to 20× is carried out.  
If you set to 40×/200×, digital zoom is activated  
and more than 20× to 40×/200× is performed  
digitally. (p. 18)  
40×  
200×  
(CCD-TRV37 only)  
z OFF  
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and  
up to 20× is carried out.  
If you set to 40×/360× , digital zoom is activated  
and more than 20× to 40×/360× is performed  
digitally. (p. 18)  
40×  
360×  
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
16:9WIDE  
z OFF  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
CINEMA  
16:9FULL  
z ON  
To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32)  
To record in the 16:9FULL mode  
To compensate for camera-shake  
STEADYSHOT  
(CCD-TRV57/  
TRV67/TRV87  
only)  
OFF  
To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural  
pictures are produced when shooting a stationary  
object with a tripod.  
N.S.LIGHT  
z ON  
OFF  
To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21)  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
To cancel the NightShot Light function  
WIND  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
z OFF  
ON  
To reduce wind noise when recording in strong  
wind  
PHOTO  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
z NORMAL  
FADE  
To activate the normal photo function  
To activate the fade photo function  
To activate the shutter photo function  
CAMERA  
SHUTTER  
56  
Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
HiFi SOUND  
Mode  
Meaning  
z STEREO  
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track  
tape  
VTR  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
1
2
To play back a monaural tape or dual sound  
track tape with main sound  
To play back a dual sound track tape with sub  
sound  
EDIT  
TBC  
z OFF  
ON  
VTR/PLAYER  
VTR/PLAYER  
To minimize picture deterioration when editing  
To correct jitter  
z ON  
OFF  
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when  
playing back a tape on which you have dubbed  
over and recorded the signal of a TV game or  
similar machine.  
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.  
VTR/PLAYER  
DNR  
z ON  
To reduce picture noise  
OFF  
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the  
picture has a lot of movement  
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
LCD B. L.  
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal  
BRIGHT  
To brighten the LCD screen  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
LCD COLOR  
To adjust the color on the LCD screen  
Light  
Dark  
Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.  
Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot  
function.  
SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON  
in the menu settings, the  
indicator flashes.  
If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
The SteadyShot off indicator  
appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive  
compensation for camera-shake.  
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source  
The “WIND” (CCD-TRV87 only) “COMMANDER” (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only),  
“EDIT” and “HiFi SOUND” (CCD-TRV87 only) items are returned to their default  
settings.  
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as  
the lithium battery is installed.  
Note on LCD B.L.  
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically  
selected.  
57  
Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
REC MODE  
Mode  
z SP  
LP  
Meaning  
To record in SP (Standard Play) mode  
VTR  
CAMERA  
To increase the recording time to twice the SP  
mode  
ORC TO SET  
To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA  
to get the best possible recording. Press  
START/STOP to start adjustment. Your  
camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the  
tape condition and then returns to the standby  
mode.  
ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.  
qREMAIN  
z AUTO  
To display the remaining tape bar:  
for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is  
turned on and calculates the remaining  
amount of tape  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted  
and your camcorder calculates the remaining  
amount of tape  
for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in  
VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER  
(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode  
for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed  
to display the screen indicators  
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding  
or picture search in the VTR (CCD-TRV87) or  
PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67) mode  
ON  
To always display the remaining tape bar  
Notes on the LP mode  
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing  
the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or  
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.  
Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on other camcorders or VCRs.  
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in  
the standard 8 mm system. (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)  
Notes on ORC setting  
Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, reset  
the setting.  
You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.  
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)  
When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on  
the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when  
you continue recording from this section.  
To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu  
settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.  
58  
Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
CLOCK SET  
Mode  
Meaning  
To reset the date or time (p. 61)  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
AUTO DATE  
z ON  
To record the date for 10 seconds after  
recording has started  
OFF  
z OFF  
ON  
To cancel the auto date function  
VTR  
CAMERA  
AUTO TV ON  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
To automatically turn on the Sony TV when  
using the super laser link function (p. 29)  
TV INPUT  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
z VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when  
using the super laser link function (p. 29)  
VTR  
CAMERA  
OFF  
LTR SIZE  
z NORMAL  
2×  
To display selected menu items in normal size  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
To display selected menu items at twice the  
normal size  
DEMO MODE  
z ON  
To make the demonstration appear  
To cancel the demonstration mode  
CAMERA  
OFF  
Notes on DEMO MODE  
You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.  
DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts  
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a  
cassette inserted.  
To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than  
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.  
When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu  
settings.  
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Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
WORLD TIME  
Mode  
Meaning  
To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ CAMERA  
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The  
clock changes by the time difference you set  
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the  
clock returns to the originally set time.  
BEEP  
z MELODY  
To output the melody when you start/stop  
recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA  
on your camcorder  
VTR/PLAYER  
NORMAL  
OFF  
To output the beep sound instead of the  
melody  
To cancel the melody and beep sound  
COMMANDER z ON  
(CCD-TRV57/  
To activate the Remote Commander supplied  
with your camcorder  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
TRV67/TRV87  
only)  
OFF  
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid  
remote control misoperation caused by other  
VCR’s remote control  
VTR/PLAYER  
CAMERA  
DISPLAY  
z LCD  
V-OUT/LCD  
To show the display on the LCD screen and  
viewfinder  
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD  
screen and viewfinder  
CAMERA  
REC LAMP  
z ON  
To light up the camera recording lamp at the  
front of your camcorder  
OFF  
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that  
the subject is not aware of the recording  
INDICATOR  
(CCD-TRV87  
only)  
z BL OFF  
To turn off the backlight on display window  
To turn on the backlight  
VTR  
CAMERA  
BL ON  
Note (CCD-TRV87 only)  
If you press DISPLAY with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/LCD” in the menu settings, the  
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your  
camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.  
Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only)  
When you select “BL ON”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during  
recording.  
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BL ON” is automatically  
selected.  
60  
Resetting the date and time  
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.  
The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium  
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the  
date and time.  
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no  
power source installed.  
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.  
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the  
menu.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.  
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and  
pressing the dial.  
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by  
the time signal. The clock starts to move.  
(7) Press MENU to make the menu disappear. The time indicator appears.  
1,  
7
2
3
MENU  
SETUP MENU  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO TV ON  
TV INPUT  
LTR SIZE  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO TV ON  
TV INPUT  
LTR SIZE  
JAN  
1
1999  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO TV ON  
TV INPUT  
LTR SIZE  
12:00:00AM  
1999 JAN  
1
DEMO MODE  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
12 00 AM  
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
6
4
SETUP MENU  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO TV ON  
TV INPUT  
LTR SIZE  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO TV ON  
TV INPUT  
LTR SIZE  
JUL  
4
2000  
5:30:00PM  
2000 JUL  
4
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
5
30 PM  
2000 JAN  
1
2000 JAN  
1
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
12 00 AM  
12 00 AM  
61  
Resetting the date and time  
To check the preset date and time  
Press DATE to display the date indicator.  
Press TIME to display the time indicator.  
Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the  
date and time indicator.  
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.  
The year changes as follows:  
1999  
˜
2000 N · · · · n 2029  
Auto date function  
When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time  
to your time before you start recording (p. 61). The date is automatically recorded for 10  
seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only once  
a day.  
Note on the time indicator  
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.  
12:00 AM stands for midnight.  
12:00 PM stands for noon.  
Note on the auto date function  
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.  
The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.  
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:  
– you reset the date and time.  
– you eject and insert the tape again.  
– you stop recording within 10 seconds.  
– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back ON in the menu settings.  
62  
— Additional Information —  
Usable cassettes and playback modes  
Selecting the cassette type  
– CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only  
YoucanusebothHi8andstandard8mmvideocassettesonyourcamcorder.Whenyou  
useaHi8videocassette,recordingandplaybackarecarriedoutintheHi8system.  
Whenyouuseastandard8mmvideocassette,recordingandplaybackarecarriedout  
inthestandard8mmsystem.  
However,ifyourecordonaHi8videocassetteintheLPmode,recordingiscarriedout  
inthestandard8mmsystem.  
Ifyouplaybackataperecordedonadifferentvideorecorderonyourcamcorder,the  
playbackmodeisautomaticallyselectedaccordingtotheformatinwhichthetapehas  
beenrecorded.  
ThisHi8systemisanextensionofthestandard8mmsystem,andwasdevelopedto  
producehigherqualitypictures.  
YoucannotplaybackataperecordedintheHi8systemcorrectlyonvideorecorder/  
playersotherthanaHi8videorecorder/player.  
What is Video 8  
/video Hi8  
?
– CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only  
“Video8XR”/“videoHi8XRisafunctionthatfurtherenhancestheimagequalityof  
Video8/videoHi8.Thisfunctionallowsyoutorecordandplaybackpictureswith  
clearerdetails.  
VideotapesrecordedonacamcorderhavingtheXRfunctionshowexcellentpicture  
qualitywhentheyareplayedbackonanXRcamcorder.  
Theplaybackqualitywillbethenormalqualityofthestandard8mm/Hi8camcorder  
whenvideotapesrecordedonanXRcamcorderareplayedbackbyaconventional  
standard8mm/Hi8camcorderorwhenvideotapesrecordedonaconventional  
standard8mm/Hi8camcorderareplayedbackontheXRcamcorder.  
* “XRstandsforExtendedResolution.”  
When you play back  
The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, Hi8 or standard 8 mm (CCD-TRV67/TRV87  
only)areautomaticallyselectedaccordingtotheformatinwhichthetapehasbeen  
recorded.ThequalityoftherecordedpictureintheLPmode,however,willnotbeas  
goodastheSPmode.  
Note on AFM HiFi stereo  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
Whenyouplaybackatape,thesoundwillbemonauralif:  
Yourecordthetapeonyourcamcorder,thenplayitbackonanAFMHiFimonaural  
videorecorder/player.  
YourecordthetapeonanAFMHiFimonauralvideorecorder,thenplayitbackon  
yourcamcorder.  
Foreign 8 mm video  
BecauseTVcolorsystemsdifferfromcountrytocountry,youmaynotbeabletoplay  
backforeignpre-recordedtapes.RefertoUsingyourcamcorderabroadtocheckthe  
TVcolorsystemsusedinforeigncountries.  
63  
Usable cassettes and playback modes  
Copyright signal  
When you record  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
Youcannotrecordsoftwareonyourcamcorderthatcontainscopyrightcontrolsignals  
forcopyrightprotectionofsoftware.  
“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if  
youtrytorecordsuchsoftware.  
Yourcamcorderdoesnotrecordcopyrightcontrolsignalsonthetapewhenitrecords.  
When you play back a dual sound track tape  
– CCD-TRV87 only  
WhenyouplaybackadualsoundtracktaperecordedinanAFMHiFistereosystem,  
setHiFiSOUNDtothedesiredmodeinthemenusettings(p.55).  
Sound from speaker  
HiFi Sound  
Mode  
Playing back  
a stereo tape  
Playing back a dual  
sound track tape  
STEREO  
Stereo  
Monaural  
Unnaturalsound  
Mainsoundandsubsound  
Mainsound  
Subsound  
1
2
Youcannotrecorddualsoundprogramsonyourcamcorder.  
64  
Changing the lithium battery in your  
camcorder  
Whenreplacingthelithiumbattery,keepthebatterypackorotherpowersource  
attached.Otherwise,youwillneedtoresetthedate,timeandotheritemsinthemenu  
settingsholdinmemorybythelithiumbattery.  
Insertthebatterywiththepositive(+)sidefacingout.Whenthebatterybecomesweak  
ordead,the Windicatorflashesintheviewfinderforabout5secondswhenyousetthe  
POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or  
Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of  
fireorexplosion.Discardusedbatteriesaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.  
(+)  
(---)  
WARNING  
Thebatterymayexplodeifmistreated.Donotrecharge,disassemble,nordisposeofit  
infire.  
Lithium battery  
Keepthelithiumbatteryoutofthereachofchildren.  
Shouldthebatterybeswallowed,immediatelyconsultadoctor.  
Wipethebatterywithadryclothtoensuregoodcontact.  
Lithium battery installed at the factory  
Thisbatterymaynotlast1year.  
65  
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder  
Changing the lithium battery  
(1) OpentheLCDpanelandopenthelidofthelithiumbatterycompartment.  
(2) Pushthelithiumbatterydownonceandpullitoutfromtheholder.  
(3) InstallaSonyCR2025orDuracellDL-2025lithiumbatterywiththepositive(+)  
sidefacingout.  
(4) Closethelid.  
1
2
4
1
3
25  
0
2
R
C
25  
0
2
R
C
66  
Troubleshooting  
Ifyourunintoanyproblemusingyourcamcorder,usethefollowingtableto  
troubleshoottheproblem.Iftheproblempersists,disconnectthepowersourceand  
contactyourSonydealerorlocalauthorizedSonyservicefacility.IfC:  
appearsontheLCDscreenorintheviewfinder,theself-diagnosisdisplayfunctionhas  
worked.Seepage70.  
ss:ss”  
In the recording mode  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
START/STOP does not operate.  
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR  
(CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67).  
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)  
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.  
c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16)  
• The tape has run out.  
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 24)  
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.  
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)  
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 73)  
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your  
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5  
minutes.  
The power goes off.  
c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16)  
The image on the viewfinder screen  
is not clear.  
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.  
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19)  
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.  
c Set it to ON. (p. 55)  
• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide  
mode is set to 16:9FULL.  
The SteadyShot function does not  
work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87  
only)  
The autofocusing function does not  
work.  
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.  
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 44)  
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.  
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44)  
The fader function does not work.  
(CCD-TRV87 only)  
• The digital effect function is working.  
c Cancel it. (p. 38)  
The x indicator flashes in the  
viewfinder.  
• The video heads may be dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 74)  
The picture does not appear in the  
viewfinder.  
• The LCD panel is open.  
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)  
A vertical band appears when you  
shoot a subject such as lights or a  
candle flame against a dark  
background.  
• The contrast between the subject and background is too  
high. This is not a malfunction.  
A vertical band appears when you  
shoot a very bright subject.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
(Continuedonthefollowingpage)  
67  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
Some tiny white spots appear in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
screen. (CCD-TRV87 only)  
• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is  
activated. This is not a malfunction.  
An unknown picture is displayed  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
screen.  
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to  
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu  
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder  
automatically starts the demonstration.  
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.  
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 59)  
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.  
c Set it to OFF. (p. 21)  
The picture is recorded in incorrect  
or unnatural colors.  
Picture appears too bright, and the • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.  
subject does not appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.  
c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark  
place. (p. 21)  
In the playback mode  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The tape does not move when a  
video control button is pressed.  
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).  
c Set it to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24)  
• The tape has run out.  
c Rewind the tape. (p. 24)  
The playback picture is not clear  
or does not appear.  
• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.  
c Adjust it. (p. 27)  
• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.  
c Set it to OFF. (p. 55)  
• The video head may be dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 74)  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard when playing back a tape.  
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2  
in the menu settings (CCD-TRV87 only).  
c Set it to STEREO. (p. 55)  
• The volume is turned to minimum.  
c Turn up the volume. (p. 24)  
The sound is muted or images do  
not appear when monitoring the  
picture from TV on the LCD  
screen. (CCD-TRV87 only)  
c Pull out A/V connecting cable from AUDIO/VIDEO jack,  
then connect it again.  
In the recording and playback modes  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The power does not turn on.  
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.  
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)  
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.  
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 4, 14)  
The end search function does not  
work.  
•The tape was ejected after recording.  
•You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.  
68  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
• The operating temperature is too low.  
• The battery pack is not fully charged.  
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 10)  
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be  
recharged.  
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9)  
The battery remaining indicator  
does not indicate the correct  
time.  
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or  
cold environment for a long time.  
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be  
recharged.  
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9)  
• The battery is dead.  
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)  
The power goes off although the  
battery remaining indicator indicates  
that the battery pack has enough  
power to operate.  
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication  
on the battery remaining indicator is correct.  
The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.  
the holder.  
c Connect it firmly. (p. 9, 14)  
• The battery is dead.  
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)  
The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.  
functions except for cassette ejection  
work.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 73)  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.  
c Set it to ON. (p. 55)  
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.  
c Remove the obstacle.  
The Remote Commander supplied  
with your camcorder does not work.  
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
• The batteries inserted in the battery holder with the + –  
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.  
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 84)  
• The batteries are dead.  
c Insert new ones. (p. 84)  
The date or time indicator does not  
appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.  
• Reset the date and time. (p. 61)  
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.  
c Set it to LCD. (p. 55)  
The picture from a TV or VCR does  
not appear even when your  
camcorder is connected to outputs on  
the TV or VCR. (CCD-TRV87 only)  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 73)  
The melody or beep sounds for  
5 seconds.  
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.  
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate  
your camcorder.  
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
c Connect it firmly. (p. 10)  
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.  
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
While charging the battery pack, no  
indicator appears or the indicator  
flashes in the display window.  
69  
Self-diagnosis display  
Yourcamcorderhasaself-diagnosisdisplay  
function.  
Viewfinder (or LCD screen)  
Thisfunctiondisplaysthecurrentconditionof  
yourcamcorderasa5-digitcode(acombinationof  
aletterandfigures)intheviewfinder,ontheLCD  
screenorinthedisplaywindow.Ifa5-digitcodeis  
displayed,checkthefollowingcodechart.Thelast  
twodigits(indicatedby ss)willdifferdepending  
onthestateofyourcamcorder.  
C:21:00  
Self-diagnosis display  
•C:ss:ss  
You can service your camcorder  
yourself.  
•E:ss:ss  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony facility.  
Five-digit display  
C:04:ss  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
• You are using a battery pack that is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14)  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 73)  
C:22:ss  
• The video heads are dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 74)  
C:31:ss  
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service  
has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate  
your camcorder.  
C:32:ss  
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or  
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power  
source, operate your camcorder.  
E:61:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.  
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.  
(example: E:61:10)  
E:62:ss  
Ifyouareunabletorectifytheproblemevenifyoutrycorrectiveactionsafewtimes,  
contactyourSonydealerorlocalauthorizedSonyservicefacility.  
70  
Warning indicators and messages  
Ifindicatorsandmessagesappearintheviewfinder,ontheLCDscreenorinthe  
displaywindow,checkthefollowing:  
Seethepageinparentheses(  
)formoreinformation.  
Theindicatorsandmessagesaredisplayedinyellow.  
Warning indicators  
The video heads are dirty  
Slowflashing:  
YouneedtocleantheheadsusingtheSonyV8-25CLD  
cleaningcassette(notsupplied)(p.74).  
The battery is dead or  
nearly dead  
Slowflashing:  
Thebatteryisnearlydead.  
Self-diagnosis display (p. 70)  
Fastflashing:  
C:21:00  
Thebatteryisdead(p.10)  
Thebatteryiscompletely  
dead,andcannotbe  
recharged.  
Moisture condensation has  
occurred*  
Fastflashing:  
Ejectthecassette,turnoffyour  
camcorder,andleaveitfor  
about1hourwiththecassette  
compartmentopen(p.73).  
Dependingonconditions,the  
Eindicatormayflash,even  
ifthereare5to10minutes  
remaining.  
Warning indicator as to  
tape  
Slowflashing:  
You need to eject the cassette  
Slowflashing:  
Thewrite-protecttabonthe  
cassetteisout(red)(p.15).*  
Thetapeisneartheend.  
Notapeisinserted(p.15).*  
Thewrite-protecttabonthecassette  
isout(red)(p.15).*  
Fastflashing:  
Moisturecondensationhas  
occurred(p.73).  
Fastflashing:  
Thetapehasrunout(p.15,24).*  
Thetapehasrunout  
(p.15,24).*  
Theself-diagnosisdisplay  
functionisactivated(p.70).*  
The lithium battery is  
weak or is not installed (p. 65)  
Warning messages  
CLOCK SET  
Reset the date and time. (p. 61)  
For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14)  
BATTERY ONLY  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
The video heads are dirty. (p. 74)  
START/STOP KEY Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This  
message is displayed in white. (p. 58)  
ORC  
The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in  
white. (p. 58)  
COPY INHIBIT  
You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.  
(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 64)  
* You hear the melody or beep sound.  
71  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Using your camcorder abroad  
YoucanuseyourcamcorderinanycountryorareawiththeACpoweradaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.  
Whenchargingthebatterypack,useacommerciallyavailableACplugadaptor  
[a],if  
necessary,dependingonthedesignofthewalloutlet  
[b].  
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C  
[a]  
[b]  
YourcamcorderisanNTSCsystembasedcamcorder.Ifyouwanttoviewtheplayback  
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.  
ThefollowingshowsTVcolorsystemsusedoverseas.  
NTSC system  
BahamaIslands,Bolivia,Canada,CentralAmerica,Chile,Colombia,Ecuador,Jamaica,  
Japan,Korea,Mexico,Peru,Surinam,Taiwan,thePhilippines,theU.S.A.,Venezuela,  
etc.  
PAL system  
Australia,Austria,Belgium,China,CzechRepublic,Denmark,Finland,Germany,Great  
Britain,Holland,HongKong,Italy,Kuwait,Malaysia,NewZealand,Norway,Portugal,  
Singapore,SlovakRepublic,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina,Paraguay,Uruguay  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria,France,Guyana,Hungary,Iran,Iraq,Monaco,Poland,Russia,Ukraine,etc.  
Simple setting of clock by time difference  
Youcaneasilysettheclocktothelocaltimebysettingatimedifference.SelectWORLD  
TIMEinthemenusettings.Seepage60formoreinformation.  
72  
Maintenance information and  
precautions  
Moisture condensation  
Ifyourcamcorderisbroughtdirectlyfromacoldplacetoawarmplace,moisturemay  
condenseinsideyourcamcorder,onthesurfaceofthetape,oronthelens. Inthis  
condition,thetapemaysticktotheheaddrumandbedamagedoryourcamcordermay  
notoperatecorrectly.Ifthereismoistureinsideyourcamcorder,thebeepsoundsand  
the %indicatorflashes.Whenthe Zindicatorflashesatthesametime,thecassetteis  
insertedinyourcamcorder.Ifmoisturecondensesonthelens,theindicatorwillnot  
appear.  
If moisture condensation occurred  
Noneofthefunctionsexceptcassetteejectionwillwork.Ejectthecassette,turnoffyour  
camcorder,andleaveitforabout1hourwiththecassettecompartmentopen.Your  
camcordercanbeusedagainifthe %indicatordoesnotappearwhenthepoweris  
turnedonagain.  
Note on moisture condensation  
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyourcamcorderfromacoldplaceintoawarm  
place(orviceversa)orwhenyouuseyourcamcorderinahotplaceasfollows:  
Youbringyourcamcorderfromaskislopeintoaplacewarmedupbyaheating  
device  
Youbringyourcamcorderfromanair-conditionedcarorroomintoahotplace  
outside  
Youuseyourcamcorderafterasquallorashower  
Youuseyourcamcorderinahightemperatureandhumidityplace  
How to prevent moisture condensation  
Whenyoubringyourcamcorderfromacoldplaceintoawarmplace,putyour  
camcorderinaplasticbagandtightlysealit.Removethebagwhentheairtemperature  
insidetheplasticbaghasreachedthesurroundingtemperature(afterabout1hour).  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
Maintenance information  
Cleaning the video head  
Toensurenormalrecordingandclearpictures,cleanthevideoheads.Thevideohead  
maybedirtywhen:  
The x indicator and “  
CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another  
orthe xindicatorflashesontheLCDscreenorintheviewfinder.  
Playbackpicturescontainnoise.  
Playbackpicturesarehardlyvisible.  
Playbackpicturesdonotappear.  
Ifthishappens,cleanthevideoheadswiththeSonyV8-25CLDcleaningcassette(not  
supplied).  
[a]  
[a]Slightlydirty  
[b]  
[b] Very dirty  
Note on video heads  
Whentheplaybackpicturesarestillcontainnoiseevenifyouhavecleanedthevideo  
headswithacleaningcassette,thevideoheadsmayhaveworndownduetolonguse.If  
thisisthecase,theymustbereplacedwithnewheads.ContactyourSonydealeror  
localauthorizedSonyservicefacility.  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
IffingerprintsordustmaketheLCDscreendirty, werecommendusingaLCD  
CleaningKit(notsupplied)tocleantheLCDscreen.  
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder  
(1) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2 Then, while  
holding the RELEASE knob up, 3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise  
direction and pull it out.  
(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.  
(3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw.  
Caution  
Donotremoveanyotherscrews.Youmayremoveonlythescrewtoremovethe  
eyecup.  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
Precautions  
Camcorder operation  
Operateyourcamcorderon7.2V(batterypack)or8.4V(ACpoweradaptor).  
ForDCorACoperation,usetheaccessoriesrecommendedinthisoperating  
instructions.  
Ifanysolidobjectorliquidgetinsidethecasing,unplugyourcamcorderandhaveit  
checkedbyaSonydealerbeforeoperatingitanyfurther.  
Avoidroughhandlingormechanicalshock.Beparticularlycarefulofthelens.  
Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your  
camcorder.  
Donotwrapyourcamcorderwithatowel,forexample,andoperateit.Doingso  
mightcauseheattobuildupinside.  
Keepyourcamcorderawayfromstrongmagneticfieldsormechanicalvibration.  
DonottouchtheLCDscreenwithyourfingersorasharp-pointedobject.  
Ifyourcamcorderisusedinacoldplace, aresidualimagemayappearontheLCD  
screen.Thisisnotamalfunction.  
Whileusingyourcamcorder,thebackoftheLCDscreenmayheatup.Thisisnota  
malfunction.  
Built-in light  
Donotknockorjoltthebuilt-inlightwhileitisturnedonasitmaydamagethebulb  
orshortenthelifeofthebulb.  
Donotleavethebuilt-inlightonwhileitisrestingonoragainstsomething;itmay  
causeafireordamagethebuilt-inlight.  
On handling tapes  
Donotinsertanythingintothesmallholesontherearofthecassette.Theseholesare  
usedtosensethetypeandthicknessofthetapeandiftherecordingtabisinorout.  
Camcorder care  
Removethetape,andperiodicallyturnonthepower,operatetheCAMERAandVTR  
(CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) sections and play back  
atapeforabout5minuteswhenyourcamcorderisnottobeusedforalongtime.  
Cleanthelenswithasoftbrushtoremovedust.Iftherearefingerprintsonthelens,  
removethemwithasoftcloth.  
Cleanthecamcorderbodywithadrysoftcloth,orasoftclothlightlymoistenedwith  
amilddetergentsolution.Donotuseanytypeofsolventwhichmaydamagethe  
finish.  
Donotletsandgetintoyourcamcorder.Whenyouuseyourcamcorderonasandy  
beachorinadustyplace,protectitfromthesandordust. Sandordustmaycause  
yourcamcordertomalfunction,andsometimesthismalfunctioncannotberepaired.  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
AC power adaptor  
Unplugtheunitfromthewalloutletwhenyouarenotusingtheunitforalongtime.  
Todisconnectthepowercord,pullitoutbytheplug.Neverpullthepowercorditself.  
Donotoperatetheunitwithadamagedcordoriftheunithasbeendroppedor  
damaged.  
Donotbendthepowercordforcibly,orplaceaheavyobjectonit.Thiswilldamage  
thecordandmaycausefireorelectricalshock.  
Preventmetallicobjectsfromcomingintocontactwiththemetalpartsofthe  
connectingsection.Ifthishappens,ashortmayoccurandtheunitmaybedamaged.  
Alwayskeepmetalcontactsclean.  
Donotdisassembletheunit.  
Donotapplymechanicalshockordroptheunit.  
Whiletheunitisinuse,particularlyduringcharging,keepitawayfromAMreceivers  
andvideoequipment.AMreceiversandvideoequipmentdisturbAMreceptionand  
videooperation.  
Theunitbecomeswarmduringuse.Thisisnotamalfunction.  
Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare:  
Extremelyhotorcold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
Vibrating  
Battery pack  
Useonlythespecifiedchargerorvideoequipmentwiththechargingfunction.  
Topreventaccidentfromashortcircuit,donotallowmetalobjectstocomeinto  
contactwiththebatteryterminals.  
Keepthebatterypackawayfromfire.  
Neverexposethebatterypacktotemperaturesabove140°F(60°C),suchasinacar  
parkedinthesunorunderdirectsunlight.  
Keepthebatterypackdry.  
Donotexposethebatterypacktoanymechanicalshock.  
Donotdisassemblenormodifythebatterypack.  
Attachthebatterypacktothevideoequipmentsecurely.  
Chargingwhilesomecapacityremainsdoesnotaffecttheoriginalbatterycapacity.  
Notes on dry batteries  
– CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only  
Toavoidpossibledamagefrombatteryleakageorcorrosion,observethefollowing:  
Besuretoinsertthebatterieswiththe+–polaritiesmatchedtothe+–marks.  
Drybatteriesarenotrechargeable.  
Donotuseacombinationofnewandoldbatteries.  
Donotusedifferenttypesofbatteries.  
Currentflowsfrombatterieswhenyouarenotusingthemforalongtime.  
Donotuseleakingbatteries.  
If batteries are leaking  
Wipeofftheliquidinthebatterycompartmentcarefullybeforereplacingthebatteries.  
Ifyoutouchtheliquid,washitoffwithwater.  
Iftheliquidgetintoyoureyes,washyoureyeswithalotofwaterandthenconsulta  
doctor.  
Ifanyproblemoccurs,unplugyourcamcorderandcontactyournearestSonydealer.  
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Specifications  
Focal length  
MIC jack  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67:  
Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
CCD-TRV87:  
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
Video camera  
recorder  
5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:  
2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 mm)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:  
1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mm)  
Color temperature  
Auto  
Minimum illumination  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:  
1 lux (F 1.4)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67:  
0.4 lux (F 1.4)  
CCD-TRV87:  
0.6 lux (F 1.4)  
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*  
* Objects unable to be seen due to  
the dark can be shot with  
infrared lighting.  
System  
Video recording system  
2 rotary heads  
Helical scanning FM system  
Audio recording system  
Rotary heads, FM system  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Usable cassette  
8mm video format cassette  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57:  
Standard 8  
CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or  
standard 8  
Recording/playback time (using  
120 min. cassette)  
SP mode: 2 hours  
LP mode: 4 hours  
Fastforward/rewind time (using  
120 min. cassette)  
Approx. 5 min.  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (monochrome)  
Image device  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:  
1/6 inch CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:  
1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37:  
Approx. 270,000 pixels  
(Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67:  
Approx. 320,000 pixels  
(Effective: Approx. 200,000 pixels)  
CCD-TRV87:  
Approx. 470,000 pixels  
(Effective: Approx. 300,000 pixels)  
Lens  
Combined power zoom lens  
Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)  
CCD-TRV17:  
20×(Optical), 80×(Digital)  
CCD-TRV37:  
LCD screen  
Picture  
2.5 inches measured diagonally  
2 × 1 1/2 in. (50.3 × 37.4 mm)  
Total dot number  
61,600 (280 × 220)  
General  
Power requirements  
7.2 V (battery pack)  
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
(when using the battery pack)  
During camera recording using  
LCD  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67: 2.7W  
CCD-TRV87: 2.8W  
Input/output  
connectors  
S video input (CCD-TRV87 only)/  
output (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only)  
4-pin mini DIN  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Video input (CCD-TRV87 only)/  
output  
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced  
Audio input (CCD-TRV87 only)/  
output  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67:  
Monaural, phone jack, 327 mV  
CCD-TRV87:  
Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)  
327 mV, (at output impedance  
47 kilohms) impedance less than  
2.2 kilohms  
Viewfinder  
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/  
TRV67: 2.3W  
CCD-TRV87: 2.4W  
Operating temperature  
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  
Storage temperature  
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
4 1/8 × 4 1/4 × 8 3/8 in.  
(102 × 106 × 212 mm) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
1 lb 13 oz (850 g)  
excluding the battery pack, lithium  
battery, cassette and shoulder  
strap  
2 lb 2 oz (990 g)  
including the battery pack  
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,  
cassette and shoulder strap  
Supplied accessories  
See page 8.  
RFU DC OUT  
Special minijack, DC 5V  
Headphone jack (CCD-TRV87  
only)  
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
Earphone jack (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only)  
Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
LANC control jack  
20×(Optical), 200×(Digital)  
CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87:  
20× (Optical), 360×(Digital)  
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)  
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Specifications  
AC power adaptor  
Power requirements  
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
23 W  
Output voltage  
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating  
mode  
Operating temperature  
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  
Storage temperature  
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.  
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)  
excluding projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
9.8 oz (280 g)  
excluding power cord  
Battery pack  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
5.0 Wh  
Dimensions (approx.)  
1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.  
(38 × 21 × 71 mm) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
3.4 oz (95 g)  
Type  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are  
subject to change without notice.  
78  
— Quick Reference —  
Identifying the parts and controls  
Camcorder  
7
8
9
0
qa  
qs  
qd  
1
2
3
4
5
qf  
qg  
qh  
6
1 POWER switch (p. 16)  
2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)  
3 OPEN button (p. 16)  
9 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
(p. 19)  
0 Power zoom lever (p. 18)  
qa PHOTO button (CCD-TRV87 only)  
4 FOCUS switch (p. 44)  
5 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 44)  
6 VOLUME buttons (p. 24)  
7 Eyecup (p. 74)  
(p. 30)  
qs BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9)  
qd STANDBY switch (p. 16)  
qf START/STOP button (p. 16)  
qg Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 81)  
qh DC IN jack (p. 4, 10)  
8 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 74)  
ThismarkindicatesthatthisproductisagenuineaccessoryforSony  
videoproducts.  
WhenpurchasingSonyvideoproducts,Sonyrecommendsthatyou  
purchaseaccessorieswiththis“GENUINEVIDEOACCESSORIES”  
mark.  
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Identifying the parts and controls  
qj  
qk  
ql  
wf  
wg  
wh  
w;  
wa  
ws  
wj  
wk  
wd  
qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54)  
x STOP (stop)  
ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28)  
wd Microphone  
m REW (rewind)  
N PLAY (playback)  
M FF (fastforward)  
X PAUSE (pause)  
z REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only)  
wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button  
(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21)  
wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21)  
wh Display window (p. 85)  
qk EDITSEARCH button (p. 23)  
wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/  
ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87  
TRV87 only) (p. 84)  
only) (p. 39)  
wk Tripod receptacle (base)  
w; Lens cover (p. 16)  
Make sure that the length of the tripod  
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).  
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod  
securely and the screw may damage  
your camcorder.  
wa Camera recording lamp (p. 16)  
What is SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only)  
TheSUPERLASERLINKsystemsendsandreceivespicturesandsoundbetweenvideo  
equipmenthavingthe  
markbyusinginfraredrays.  
Thesearetrademarks.  
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Identifying the parts and controls  
wl  
e;  
ed  
ef  
eg  
eh  
ea  
es  
ej  
ek  
el  
wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65)  
e; Speaker  
eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 42)  
eh EXPOSURE button (p. 43)  
ej SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 55)  
ek MENU button (p. 55)  
ea LCD screen (p. 17)  
es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87  
only) (p. 39)  
el PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37)  
ed FADER button (p. 35)  
ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20)  
Attaching the shoulder strap  
Attachtheshoulderstrapsuppliedwithyourcamcordrtothehooksfortheshoulder  
strap.  
81  
Identifying the parts and controls  
r;  
ra  
rs  
rd  
rf  
rg  
r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17)  
ra TIME button (p. 22)  
rd DISPLAY button (p. 25)  
rf END SEARCH button (p. 23)  
rg TITLE button (p. 45)  
rs DATE button (p. 22)  
82  
Identifying the parts and controls  
rh  
ta  
ts  
rj  
rk  
rl  
t;  
td  
tf  
tg  
th  
tj  
rh Viewfinder (p. 5)  
tf RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)  
jack (p. 28)  
rj EJECT switch (p. 15)  
tg MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)  
Connect an external microphone  
(not supplied). This jack also accepts  
a “plug-in-power” microphone.  
If you connect a 2-pin microphone,  
supply power from DC OUT jack.  
In this case, WIND in the menu settings  
does not function. (CCD-TRV87 only)  
rk LANC control jack  
LANC stands for Local Application  
Control Bus System. The control jack  
is used for controlling the tape transport  
of video equipment and other  
peripherals connected to the video  
equipment. This jack has the same  
function as the jack indicated as  
CONTROL L or REMOTE.  
th AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 27)  
rl Cassette compartment (p. 15)  
tj i (headphones) jack (CCD-TRV87  
only)/v (earphone) jack (CCD-TRV17/  
TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only)  
t; Grip strap  
When you use headphones(CCD-TRV87  
only)/earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/  
TRV57/TRV67 only), the speaker on  
your camcorder is silent.  
ta S VIDEO jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87  
only) (p. 27)  
ts Built-in light (p. 49)  
td LIGHT switch (p. 49)  
Fastening the grip strap  
Fastenthegripstrapfirmly.  
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Identifying the parts and controls  
Remote Commander  
– CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only  
ThebuttonsthathavethesamenameontheRemoteCommanderasonyourcamcorder  
functionidenticallytothebuttonsonyourcamcorder.  
1
2
4
3
5
1 Transmitter  
3 DISPLAY button (p. 25)  
Point toward the remote sensor to  
control your camcorder after turning on  
your camcorder.  
4 START/STOP button (p. 16)  
5 Power zoom button (p. 18)  
2 Video control buttons (p. 26)  
To prepare the Remote Commander  
Insert2sizeAA(R6)batteriesbymatchingthe+and–polaritiesonthebatteriesto  
the+–marksinsidethebatterycompartment.  
Notes on the Remote Commander  
• Pointtheremotesensorawayfromstronglightsourcessuchasdirectsunlightor  
overheadlighting.Otherwise,theRemoteCommandermaynotfunctionproperly.  
• YourcamcorderworksinthecommandermodeVTR2.Commandermodes  
1,2and3areusedtodistinguishyourcamcorderfromotherSonyVCRstoavoid  
remotecontrolmisoperation.IfyouuseanotherSonyVCRinthecommandermode  
VTR2,werecommendchangingthecommandermodeorcoveringthesensorofthe  
VCRwithblackpaper.  
84  
Identifying the parts and controls  
Operation indicators  
LCD screen and Viewfinder  
Display window  
2
qf  
1
2
3
wa  
wf  
qg  
SP  
0:00:00  
STBY  
H
40min  
4
5
6
7
1
wd  
qh  
qj  
W
T
END  
SEARCH  
M.FADER  
CINEMA  
SEPIA  
3
qk  
ql  
JUL 4 2000  
12:00:00 AM  
c„  
f
8
9
0
qa  
qs  
qd  
w;  
wa  
ws  
1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/  
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/  
Mirror mode indicator (p. 17)  
Video control mode indicator (p. 26)  
2 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/  
qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Self-  
diagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/  
Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87  
only) (p. 30)  
TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63)  
3 Remaining battery time indicator  
(p. 20)  
qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)  
qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 23)  
qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21)  
4 Exposure indicator (p. 43)/Zoom  
indicator (p. 18)  
5 Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital effect  
indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39)  
ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 62)/Date  
6 Wide mode indicator (p. 32)  
indicator (p. 22, 62)  
7 Picture effect indicator (p. 37)  
w; Time indicator (p. 22, 62)  
wa Warning indicators (p. 71)  
ws Recording lamp (p. 16)  
8 LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume  
indicator (p. 24)  
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41)  
wd Date or time indicator (p. 22, 62)/  
Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/  
Self-diagnosis display indicator  
(p. 70)/Remaining battery time  
indicator (p. 10)  
q; Backlight indicator (p. 20)  
qa Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only)  
(p. 56)  
qs SteadyShot off indicator  
(CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only)  
(p. 57)  
wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10)  
qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44)  
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Quick Function Guide  
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)  
• Inadarkplace  
NIGHTSHOT(p.21)  
• Ininsufficientlight  
Lowluxmode(CCD-TRV87only)  
(p.41)  
• Indarkenvironmentssuchassunset,fireworks,  
orgeneralnightviews  
Sunset&moonmode(p.41)  
• Shootingbacklitsubjects  
• Inspotlight,suchasatthetheateroraformal  
event  
BACKLIGHT(p.20)  
Spotlightmode(p.41)  
• Instronglightorreflectedlight,suchas  
atabeachinmidsummeroronaskislope  
Beach&skimode(p.41)  
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)  
• Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes  
FADER(p.34)  
• Takingastillpicture  
PHOTO(CCD-TRV87only)  
(p.30)  
• Digitalprocessingofimages  
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/  
DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87  
only)(p.38)  
• Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects  
•Superimposingatitle  
Softportraitmode(p.41)  
TITLE(p.45)  
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings  
(in the recording mode)  
• Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality  
indigitalzoom  
DZOOM[MENU](p.55)  
• Focusingmanually  
• Reducingwindnoise  
Manualfocus(p.44)  
WIND[MENU](CCD-TRV87  
only)(p.55)  
• Shootingdistantsubjects  
Landscapemode(p.41)  
•Recordingfast-movingsubjects  
Sportslessonmode(p.41)  
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)  
• Watchingthepictureonawide-screenTV  
Widemode(p.32)  
(CCD-  
• PlayingbackthepictureonaTVwithout  
connectingacord  
• Recordingwiththedate/time  
• Enhancingoldtapes  
SUPER LASER LINK  
TRV87only)(p.28)  
Dateandtime(p.22)  
ORC[MENU](p.55)  
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)  
• Playingbackonmonauralsoundorsubsound  
HiFi SOUND [MENU] (CCD-  
TRV87only)(p.55)  
• Correctingjitter  
• Correctingcolornoise  
TBC[MENU](p.55)  
DNR[MENU](p.55)  
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Index  
A, B  
I, J, K, L  
S
AC power adaptor .................. 10  
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19  
AFM HiFi Sound..................... 63  
A/V connecting cable  
.................................... 27, 52, 54  
BACK LIGHT .......................... 20  
Battery pack ............................... 9  
Beep .......................................... 60  
BOUNCE .................................. 34  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 14  
Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28  
LANC ....................................... 83  
LCD screen .............................. 17  
LP mode ................................... 58  
LUMINANCEKEY ................. 38  
S video jack ................. 27, 52, 54  
Self-diagnosis display ............ 70  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 81  
Shoulder strap ......................... 81  
Skip scan .................................. 26  
Slow playback ......................... 26  
SLOW SHUTTER .................... 38  
Standard 8 mm system .......... 63  
STEADYSHOT ........................ 56  
Stereo tape ............................... 64  
STILL ........................................ 38  
STRIPE...................................... 34  
Sub sound ................................ 57  
SUPER LASER LINK ............. 28  
Super NightShot mode .......... 21  
Superimposing the date and  
M, N  
Main sound .............................. 57  
Manual focus ........................... 44  
Menu settings .......................... 55  
Mirror mode ............................ 17  
Moisture condensation .......... 73  
Monaural.................................. 64  
MONOTONE .......................... 34  
Mosaic fader ............................ 34  
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 21  
Normal charge ........................ 10  
NTSC system ........................... 72  
C, D  
Charging battery ..................... 10  
Clock set ................................... 61  
Connection  
(viewing on TV) ................... 27  
(dubbing a tape) .................. 52  
DEMO....................................... 59  
Digital effect ............................ 38  
DISPLAY .................................. 25  
DNR .......................................... 57  
Dual sound track tape ............ 64  
Dubbing a tape ........................ 52  
time ........................................ 22  
T, U, V  
Tape counter ............................ 20  
Tape Photo recording............. 30  
TBC ........................................... 57  
Telephote ................................. 18  
Title ........................................... 45  
TRAIL ....................................... 38  
Transition ................................. 23  
TV color systems ..................... 72  
O, P, Q  
OLD MOVIE ............................ 38  
Operation indicators .............. 85  
ORC .......................................... 58  
OVERLAP ................................ 34  
Picture effect ............................ 37  
Picture search .......................... 26  
Playback pause........................ 26  
Power sources  
(house current) ..................... 14  
(car battery) .......................... 14  
(battery pack) ......................... 9  
Power zoom ............................. 18  
PROGRAM AE ........................ 41  
E
Earphone jack .......................... 83  
EDIT .......................................... 57  
EDITSEARCH ......................... 23  
END SEARCH ................... 23, 26  
Exposure .................................. 43  
External microphone (not  
W, X, Y, Z  
Warning indicators ................. 71  
Wide-angle .............................. 18  
Wide mode .............................. 32  
WIPE ......................................... 34  
WORLD TIME ......................... 60  
Write-protect tab ..................... 15  
Zoom ........................................ 18  
supplied) ............................... 83  
F, G, H  
FADER ..................................... 34  
Fade in/out.............................. 34  
FLASH MOTION .................... 38  
FOCUS...................................... 44  
Full charge ............................... 10  
Grip strap ................................. 83  
Heads........................................ 74  
Headphone jack ...................... 83  
Hi8 system ............................... 63  
HiFi SOUND ........................... 57  
R
Rec Review .............................. 23  
Recording and playback  
systems .................................. 63  
Recording mode ...................... 58  
Recording time ........................ 11  
Remaining tape indicator ...... 20  
Remaining battery time  
indicator ................................ 20  
Remote control jack (LANC)  
................................................ 83  
Remote commander ............... 84  
Remote sensor ......................... 80  
RFU adaptor ............................ 28  
87  
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