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Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV10EP Operating Instructions Manual
Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV10EP Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV10EP Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Инструкция по эксплуатации
Перед началом эксплуатации данного аппарата просим внимательно
прочесть настоящее руководство и оставить его для будущих справок.
CCD-TRV10EP h
1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Инструкция по эксплуатации Перед началом эксплуатации данного аппарата просим внимательно прочесть настоящее руководство и оставить его для будущих справок. CCD-TRV10EP h 1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 English Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Resetting the date and time ... 40 Playback modes ... 41 Tips for using the battery pack ... 41 Maintenance information and precautions ... 45 Using your camcorder abroad ... 50 Trouble check ... 51 Specifications ... 57 Identifying the parts ... 59 Warning indicators ...
  • Page 4: Before You Begin Using This Manual

    Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
  • Page 5: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a] •...
  • Page 6: Checking Supplied Accessories

    6 Shoulder strap (1) (p.62) 7 AC-V16/V16A/V17/V17A AC power adaptor (1) (p.7, 25) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей Проверьте наличие следующих...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.
  • Page 8 Battery life While recording Battery pack LCD open NP-33 (supplied) 70 (30) NP-55H 85(45) NP-C65/67 120 (65) NP-68 140 (75) NP-77H/78 185 (100) NP-L90D 250 (130) NP-98 225 (125) Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indicated outside of parentheses. Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off are indicated in parentheses.
  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect the mains lead. After about one minute, reconnect the mains lead and set the selector to CHARGE again. • You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack. Installing the battery pack (1) Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface.
  • Page 10: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a cassette Make sure that a power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out. (3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it.
  • Page 11: Basic Operations Camera Recording

    START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time (p. 40) before you start recording. The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature).
  • Page 12 Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. Note on standby mode If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape.
  • Page 13 To focus the viewfinder lens If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
  • Page 14 Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, change the BEEP setting to OFF.
  • Page 15: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
  • Page 16: Shooting With The Lcd Screen

    •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. •When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. •Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.
  • Page 17: Hints For Better Shooting

    For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. •Place your right elbow against your side.
  • Page 18 If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
  • Page 19: Checking The Recorded Picture

    (not supplied). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).
  • Page 20 Checking the recorded picture To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH. The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds if the tape was recorded in SP mode, or 10 seconds if the tape was recorded in LP mode, and stops.
  • Page 21: Playing Back A Tape

    LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press ( to start playback. (5) Adjust the volume using VOLUME. You can also monitor on the TV screen after connecting the camcorder to the VCR/TV. CAMERA PLAYER To stop playback, press p.
  • Page 22 Playing back a tape When watching on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. You can change the angle of the LCD panel. [b] Using the Remote Commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander.
  • Page 23: Searching For The End Of The Picture

    Notes on playback • Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes. • When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes more, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion...
  • Page 24: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources

    This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark. Усовершенствованные операции Использование альтерна- тивных...
  • Page 25: Using The Mains

    Using the mains To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the mains lead to the mains. Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface. Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly.
  • Page 26: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot

    The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack. Using a car battery Use Sony DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.
  • Page 27 Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode • When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 210 degrees, the camcorder enters mirror mode. • Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD [a].
  • Page 28: Recording With The Date Or Time

    Recording with the date or time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE(+) or TIME(NEXT). You can record the date or time displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded.
  • Page 29: Shooting With Backlighting

    Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.
  • Page 30: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night views. Selecting the best mode Select the best mode by using the following examples.
  • Page 31 Using the PROGRAM AE function Set the mark of the desired mode to the r mark above the PROGRAM AE dial. To return to automatic mode Turn the PROGRAM AE dial so that the r mark points to AUTO. Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows: Sports mode –...
  • Page 32: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode

    These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video, or to avoid recording unnecessary scenes resulting from failing to turn off the camcorder. (1) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel.
  • Page 33: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can select from nine preset titles to superimpose it on the picture during recording. Each time you press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by one. To superimpose from the beginning (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up.
  • Page 34: Changing The Mode Settings

    Selecting the mode setting of each item COMMANDER <ON/OFF> • Set to ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. • Set to OFF when not using the Remote Commander. BEEP <ON/OFF> • Set to ON so that beeps sound when you start/ stop recording, etc.
  • Page 35: Watching On A Tv Screen

    Watching on a TV screen Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use mains for the power source.
  • Page 36 Watching on a TV screen If you connect directly to TV Connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/ Audio input jacks Use an RFU adaptor (not supplied).
  • Page 37: Editing Onto Another Tape

    VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC, or l Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur. After connecting the camcorder to the VCR, (1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
  • Page 38: Additional Information

    LCD screen for about 5 seconds when you set the 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 fire or explosion.
  • Page 39 Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time. (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the battery in once and pull it out from the holder.
  • Page 40: Resetting The Date And Time

    Resetting the date and time Reset the date and time using the DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) buttons. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel. (4) Press DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) simultaneously until the year indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 41: Playback Modes

    Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder abroad” to check the TV colour system of foreign countries. Tips for using the...
  • Page 42 When the i indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.
  • Page 43 Battery pack care •Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
  • Page 44 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on charging A brand-new battery A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. After long storage Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time (about 1 year), it becomes discharged.
  • Page 45: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder can be used again if the { indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.
  • Page 46: Video Head Cleaning

    Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads. Note If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Информация по уходу за аппаратом и предосторожности Очистка головок Для обеспечения нормальной записи и...
  • Page 47 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sliding the RELEASE knob, turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.
  • Page 48 • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by your nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 49 – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. Сетевой адаптер перем. тока Зарядка • Присоедините надежно батарейный блок. • Разместите батарейный блок на плоской...
  • Page 50: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    TV colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points: Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Difference in colour systems This camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder.
  • Page 51: Trouble Check

    English Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder...
  • Page 52 The camcorder is not malfunctioning. m Change locations. • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette. (p.46) • The LCD panel is open. m Close the LCD panel. (p.16) •...
  • Page 53 The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact our nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.
  • Page 54: Проверка Неисправностей

    Проверка неисправностей Если у Вас возникла проблема при использовании видеокамеры, воспользуйтесь следующей таблицей для выяснения проблемы. Если трудности все еще остаются, то отсоедините источник питания и свяжитесь с дилером Sony или местным уполномоченным предприятием по обслуживанию Sony. Видеокамера Питание Признак...
  • Page 55 • Открыта панель ЖКД. m Закройте панель ЖКД. (стр. 16) • Встроенная люминесцентная лампа вышла из строя. m Свяжитесь, пожалуйста, с Вашим ближайшим дилером Sony. • Видеокамера не является неисправной. • Видеокамера работает в демонстрационном режиме. m Выключите демонстрационный режим. (стр. 66) Причина...
  • Page 56 Имеется проблема у сетевого адаптера перем. тока. Обратитесь, пожалуйста, к Вашему ближайшему дилеру Sony в связи с проблемой у изделия. * Если Вы используете батарейный блок, который Вы только что купили, или который был оставлен на длительное время, то лампока CHARGE может мигать при первой зарядке. Это...
  • Page 57: Specifications

    DC OUT in operation mode 7.5 V, 1.8 A Battery charge terminal 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode Applicable battery Sony battery pack Ni-Cd type (6V): NP-33 (supplied), NP-55H, NP-C65/67, NP-68, NP-77H/78, NP-L90D, NP-98 Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
  • Page 58: Технические Характеристики

    DC OUT в рабочем режиме: 7,5 В, 1,8 А Выход для зарядки батареи 10В; 1,1 А в режиме зарядки Применимые батарейные блоки Батарейный блок Sony никель-кадмиевого типа (6 В): NP-33 (прилагаются), NP-55H, NP-C65/67, NP-68, NP-77H/78, NP-L90D, NP-98 Рабочая температура От 0°С до 40°С...
  • Page 59: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts 1 Tape transport buttons (p.21, 22, 23) p STOP 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast forward) P PAUSE These buttons will function in PLAYER mode. 2 EDITSEARCH button (p.19) 3 Recording lamp 4 Remote sensor (p.65) Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control.
  • Page 60 Identifying the parts !∞ Recording lamp !§ DATE (+) button (p.28) !¶ TIME (NEXT) button (p.28) !• LCD screen (p.21, 67) !ª Lithium battery compartment (p.39) @º DISPLAY button (p.22) @¡ COUNTER RESET button (p.14) @™ END SEARCH button (p.23) @£...
  • Page 61 #º START/STOP button (p.17) Use this button when recording in a low position. #¡ Tripod receptacle (p.18) #™ PUSH OPEN button (p.16, 21) #£ LCD BRIGHT dial (p.16) #¢ Eyecup (p.17, 47) #∞ Battery mounting surface (p.9) #§ START/STOP button (p.11) #¶...
  • Page 62 Identifying the parts #ª Cassette compartment (p.10) $º EJECT knob (p.10) $¡ Eyecup release knob (p.47) $™ Hooks for shoulder strap $£ Grip strap (p.17) $¢ VIDEO OUT jack (p.35, 36) $∞ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out) jack $§...
  • Page 63: Remote Commander

    Using the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set to ON (p. 34). The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder.
  • Page 64 Identifying the parts To prepare the remote commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. Use the supplied R6 (size AA) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.
  • Page 65 VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2, and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
  • Page 66 You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with special effects. If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder. To enter demo mode (1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to OFF.
  • Page 67 In the viewfinder and on the LCD screen 1 Mirror mode indicator (p. 26) 2 Back light indicator (p. 29) 3 Warning indicator (p. 68) 4 Lithium battery indicator (p. 38) 5 Recording lamp/battery lamp (p. 11) (in the viewfinder) 6 Recording in LP mode (p.
  • Page 68: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, or a caution lamp on the camcorder flashes, check the following: ≥: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON (p. 34). 1 The battery is weak or dead.
  • Page 69 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. (p. 38) This indicator flashes just only after powering on. 8 Имеют место другие неисправности.
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Adjusting viewfinder ... 13 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ... 32 AUTO DATE ... 14 BACK LIGHT ... 29 BEEP ... 14, 34 Camera recording ... 11 Car battery ... 26 Charging battery ... 7 Cleaning video heads ... 46 COUNTER RESET ... 14 DATE/TIME ...
  • Page 71: Указатель

    Указатель А, Б Автомобильный аккумулятор ... 25 В–З Воспроизведение на телевизоре ... 21 Гнездо дистанционного управления (LANC) ... 60 Гнездо MIC (микрофона) .. 62 Демонстрационный режим DEMO ... 66 Запись с помощью видеокамеры ... 11 Зарядка батарейного блока .. 7 И–М...
  • Page 72 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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