CCD-TRV88

Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 720 395
Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 325 385
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25C (77F). 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.

Playing time

Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed 930 1090
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 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.
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 plugs v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) 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. Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).
Step 2 Setting the date and time
Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.
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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: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079
Auto date function When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your local time before you start recording (p. 17). 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 to ON in the menu settings.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

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.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tape. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.
Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator

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Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator Note on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. 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 in minutes to be displayed.
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 CAMERA mode. The. indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
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 CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

NightShot Light emitter

Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 52). 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 setting 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 NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures
You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in CAMERA 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.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Set the date and time to your local time before using (p. 17). 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.
Checking the recording END SEARCH
You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively.

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the playback stops. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or the earphone. 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.

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. 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-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only).

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Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback. To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

VOLUME

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 23 degrees [b].
To control the display of the screen indicators
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

Playing back a tape Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only Press y on 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 are played back and the playback 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-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 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 or picture search.
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV 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. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. 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.
Yellow S VIDEO OUT IN A/ V OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow Black
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.
To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV and the RFU adaptor. If your TV has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV.

(1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: if you change the PROGRAM AE mode if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

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) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.
To return to the autofocus mode
Press FOCUS. 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.

Superimposing a title

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

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(1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC 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.

S I ZE

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 directly light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet) during use and until cool. Turn the built-in light off when not in use. When you press LIGHT The indicator changes as follows: no indicator
Notes The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off when not in use. When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press LIGHT until the indicator appears. 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. When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly.

Replacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). 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.
Using the built-in light CAUTION
When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) 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.

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To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET 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
z is the default setting.
Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Icon/item PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D ZOOM Mode z OFF Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 39) To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 38). If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/450, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/450 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV49 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/460, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/460 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/560, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/560 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in the 16:9FULL mode To compensate for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA

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POWER switch PLAYER PLAYER

Icon/item EDIT TBC

Mode z OFF ON z ON OFF
Meaning To minimize picture deterioration when editing To correct jitter 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. To reduce picture noise To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement
TBC stands for Time Base Corrector. DNR z ON OFF PLAYER

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If C:ss:ss appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 61.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 20) The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29) The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19) 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. 67) While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder The power goes off. has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to CAMERA again. (p. 20) The battery pack is dead or nearly dead. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ c Set it to ON. (p. 52) TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL.
START/STOP does not operate. The autofocusing function does not work.
The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject.
FOCUS is set to MANUAL. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 42) Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) The LCD panel is open. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21) The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.

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C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

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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. 65) Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67) The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) 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 Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. 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)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.

Warning indicators

The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: The battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes battery remaining. Fast flashing: The battery is dead (p. 12) The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted.* The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: The tape has run out.* Self-diagnosis display (p. 61)
Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 67). The tape has run out.* The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 61).* Warning indicator as to tape or battery Slow flashing: The battery is nearly dead. The tape is near the end. Fast flashing: The battery is dead The tape has run out.*
* You hear the melodh or beep sound

Warning messages

Using your camcorder abroad
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, 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
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings. See page 56 for more information.
Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.
If moisture condensation occurs
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature 20 C to +60 C (4 F to +140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 62 mm (9/1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz ) excluding power cord
Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.4 20.6 70.8 mm (1 9/16 13/7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 70 g (2.5 oz) Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

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1 Eyecup (p. 69) 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 24) 3 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 69) 4 v (earphone) jack When you use earphone, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. 5 OPEN button (p. 20)
6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 35, 51) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 23) 8 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 9 POWER switch (p. 20) q; START/STOP button (p. 20) qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 75) qs DC IN jack (p. 12, 16)
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qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 26, 33) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) ql Camera recording lamp (p. 20) w; Display window (p. 79) wa Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.

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Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators
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1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom indicator (p. 23) 5 Fader indicator (p. 36) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 38) 8 Volume indicator (p. 29) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 40) q; Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCDTRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42)
qd Built-in light indicator (p. 47) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video control mode indicator (p. 31) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 25) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 28) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) w; Time indicator (p. 18, 27) wa Warning indicators (p. 62) ws Recording lamp (p. 20) This indicator appears in the viewfinder only wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61)
AC power adaptor. 12 Adjusting viewfinder. 24 A/V connecting cable.. 32, 50 BACK LIGHT. 25 Battery pack.. 11 Beep.. 56 BOUNCE.. 36
Manual focus.. Menu settings. Mirror mode.. Moisture condensation.. MONOTONE. Mosaic fader.. NIGHTSHOT. NTSC system.. 26 66
Self-diagnosis display. 61 Shoulder strap.. 75 Skip scan.. 31 Slow playback.. 31 Standard 8 mm system.. 64 STEADYSHOT. 52 STRIPE.. 36 Superimposing the date and time.. 17 SUPER LASER LINK. 33 S VIDEO OUT jack. 32, 50
Charging battery. Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium cell. Clock set.. DEMO.. DISPLAY.. DNR.. Dubbing a tape. 50

O, P, Q

Operation indicators. ORC.. Picture effect.. Picture search. Playback pause. Power zoom.. PROGRAM AE. 39

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_ Remove

tile lens

Set tile

svvitcb to CAMERA while pressing tile

button.

) Press

tbe red

Calllcordel"
starts recording. stop recording, tile red button

To press again.

Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on tile LCD screen.
Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use tile viewfinder is black and white. placing
your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the vievvfinder
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off If you want date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (i7. 17).

to record

to rewind

the tape.

to start

playback.

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_1_ Set tbe POWER switch to PLAYER wbile small pressing the green button.
NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, tbe LCD panel or the batte_T pack.

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n Getting

Using this manual

Tile instructions in this manual are fbr the six models listed in the table below. Before you stalt reading this manual and operating yore camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Tile CCD TRV98 is tile model used fur illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, tor example, "CCD TRV98 only." As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on yotn camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you can T out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of differences CCD

Ren-lote sensor

Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot Provided Not provided

TRV49 450

TRV58 460x

TRV68 460

TRV78 560x

TRV88 560

TRV98 560
TV color systems differ from cotmtry to cotmtry. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV.

screen

/ finder

mounted

models
The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder, These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Do not let yore camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away fl'om rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malflmction. Sometimes this malflmction cannot be repaired [a]. Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as ill a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [hi. Be careflfl when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, tile finder or the lens to direct sunlight fbr long periods may cause malflmctions [c]. Do not directly shoot tile sun. Doing so n-light cause your camcoMer to mall\ruction. Take pictures of the sun in low ligbt conditions such as duck [4.

"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend wall outlet using tile AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power jack on your camcorder with tile plug's mark facing (2) Connect tile power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
that you power adaptor up.

it fi'om a

to the DC IN
PRECAUTION Tile set is not disconnected Dora the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes The AC power

canlcorder.

adaptor

ran supply

power even if the hattery

park is attarhed

to your
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. Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug fi'om the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut offthe power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger

(optional).

Step 2 Setting

Set the date and time

the date and time
settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. may he
If you do not use your camcorder for ahout 4 months, the date and time settings released (bars may appear) because the built in rechargeable lithium cell in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day. (1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA the hour mode, and press then the minute. to display the

i]lenu.

(2) Turnthe SEL/PUSH EXEC dialo t select then _, press he t dial. (3) Turnthe SEL/PUSH EXEC dialo t select CLOCK SET, then presshe t dial.
(4)Turn theSEL/PUSH EXEC dial toadjust thedesired year, henpress t thedial.
(5) Set the month, clay and hour by turning tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the diah (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 tile menu disappear. The time indicator appears.
t_ AUTO DArE LTR SlZE c_ LANCUA6E _DE_O MODE _ETURt_

200_ [Z_

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 (o1"DATE) to simultaneously date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator

display

disappears.
The year changes as follows: 1995 _. --_ 2001 _. --_ 2079

Auto date function

When you use your camcorder fur the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your local time before you start recording (p. 17). The date is automatically recorded fbr 10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This flmction works only once a day. Note on the time indicator operates on a 12 hour cycle.

setting

is set to off. Set the
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 blark screen as the backgrotmd for about then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

10 seconds,

You ran use

the recording

this button to rerord a pirture

- END SEARCH

flora tile last rerorded srene surressively.

END SEARCH

You Press Tile can Note
can go to the end END SEARCH

of tile

section mode.

record.

in CAMERA of tile recorded flora

last 5 seconds monitor

section

are played

the playback

stops.

the sound

the speaker

or tile earphone.
If you start recording; after between tile last scene you
using the end recorded and
search flmction, occasionally, tile transition tile next scene may not be smooth.
Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded Tlle end searrh flmrtion does not work.

on the tape

-- Playback

- Basics --

Playing

back a tape

playback picture on the screen. If you close tile LCD panel, you can picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using tile supplied with your camcorder (CCD TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 source and insert switch to PLAYER the recorded tape. while pressing the small green ()PEN.
You can monitor the monitor the playback Remote Commander only). (1) Install the power (2) Set the POWER
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing (4) Press <1<1 to rewind the tape. (5) Press I1_ to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press speaker on your camcorder either is silent

of the two buttons when

on VOLUME. is closed.

O"

the LCD panel

REW@ PLAY

To stop playback Press

Playing back a tape

When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn tile LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of tile LCD panel by lifting tbe LCD panel up by 23 degrees [b].
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder o1" Remote Commander (CCD TRV49/TRV78/ tile TRV98 only) supplied widl your camcorder. Tim indicators appear on tbe LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

a wall outlet of your TV.

the AC power

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.

Yellow IN @ S VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow
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.
Use an NTSC system Refer to the operating

RFU adaptor instructions

(optional). of your TV and the RFU adaptor.
If your TV has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 TV. the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
- CCD-TRV98 only Once yon connect tile AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to yore TV or VCR, you can easily view tile picture on your TV. For details, refer to tile operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.

emitter

Before operation Attach the power supply such as tile AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press II_ on your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super laser link einitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser link function Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes ont.
If you turn the power off The super laser link f\mction Note When tile super laser link flmetion is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK hutton is lit), your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off tile super laser link function when it is not needed.

off automatically.

._ s a trademark of Sony Corporation.

-- Advanced

Operations

Using the wide

You can record a cinema like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9wide pictme to watch on tbe 16:9wide screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear oil the screen during recording in tile CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide screen TV [c]. If you set the screen *node of the wide screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d]. 16:9FULL The picture during recording in the 16:9FULLmode [el, or playing back on a normal TV Ill or a wide screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to the ftfll mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [h].

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. Make tile indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY. If you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on tapes. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert tile recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to tile operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording oil the VCR. Refer to tile operating instructions of your VCR fk)r more information.

OUT S VIDEO

Yellow IN
VIDEO A/V OUT "__ Black : Signal flow @ S VIDEO AUDIO VCR
When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your can-leorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures when Set EDIT to ON in tile menu settings befbre dubbing. dubbing
You can edit on VCRsthat support the following systems [] 8 ram, I'li_l Hi& D Digital8, NII$I HS, SW S VHS, vnslNVHSC, S_ V I11Betamax, _ ED Betamax, M_"*I_" DV or I_"_DV mini

S VHSC,

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cahle. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR.

-- Customizing

Your Camcorder

Changing

To change

the mode

settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ tile icon, changed. First, select

in the menu

PUSH EXEC dial. The defanlt then the menn item and then
settings can be partially the mode.
(1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired set. (3) Turn set. the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select other items, select setting the desired the desired _ RETURN

icon, then press item, then press mode,

the dial to the dial to

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH to set. (S) If you want to change
and press the dial the dial, then

and press (p. 52).

repeat steps fl'om 2 to 4. For details, see "Selecting

of each item"

[CAMERA MENU [_FmO,SR,_,4 dE 11@ p EFFECT

MANU_ L SET

PLAYER

PLA_ER SET

P ROGRAM P EFFECT
OTHERS _r _ _ _ B'ORLD TIME BEEP COMM_NOER DISP &Y MP

iii_ [MENb] END

OTHERS _OR D
_]_ BEEP _1_ COMMAND SP AY

To make the Press MENU.

disappear

the menu settings

icons:
Menu items are displayed as the following
MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS
Depending on your camcorder model Tile menu display may be different Dora that in this illustration.
Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Icon/item PROGRAM AE P EFFECT
[_ D ZOOM Mode Meaning To suit your specific shooting like those reqnirement (p. 39)
To add special effects TV to images (p. 38).

in films or on the

POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA

CAMERA

OFF 4ox 450
If you set to OFF. digital zoom is deactivated and tip to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/450, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/450 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD TRV49 only) If you set to OFF. digital zoom is deactivated and tip to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/460, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/460 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to OFF. digital zoom is deactivated and tip to 20 is carried out. If you set to 40/560, digital zoom is activated and more than 20 to 40/560 is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only)

OFF 40 460

OFF 40 560
OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * ON OFF

16:9WIDE

To record To record in the CINEMA in the 16:9FULL for camera mode mode shake CAMERA (p. 34)

To compensate

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To use the NightShot To cancel the NightShot Light function flmction (p. 26) CAMERA

N.S.LIGHT

ON OFF
* CCD TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98
POWER switch PLAYER To minimize picture deterioration To correct jitter To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape oil which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. when editing PLAYER

Icon/item EDIT

Mode OFF ON

Meaning

TBC stands for "Time Base Corrector". DNR ON OFF To reduce picture noise To reduce a conspicuous afterimage picture has a lot of movement when the PLAYER

back the tape on your camcorder. When you play or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. Noise mode may occur also when on other camcorders you play or VCRs. on your

the tape tapes

camcorder camcorder,
Wizen you record a tape in the LP mode the standard 8 mm system.

on your

NotesonORCsetting 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) Wizen 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 fl'om the tape when you continue recording flora 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.
Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE
Meaning To set the date or time (p. 17) afler

switch CAMERA CAMERA

To record recording

the date has

for 10 seconds
started function items items in normal at twice size the PLAYER CAMERA

To cancel To display

the auto date selected

LTR SIZE

NORMAL 2

menu menu

To display selected norn-lal size To display in English: VOL To display To display Spanish To display Portuguese To display Chinese To make To cancel

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
tile following information indicators REC, STBY, rain, END SEARCH and

FRAN_AIS ESPAIqOL

tile information tile information

indicators indicators

ill French ii1 o

PORTUGUES

tile information

indicators

ill -< o

tile infbrmation

tile demonstration tile demonstration

appear mode

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 tile factory and the demonstration starts ahout 10 minutes after you have set tile POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. set tile POWER switch to other than on the screen

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder is not cleai:
The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. ") Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. ") Set it to ON. (p. 52) The SteadyShot f\mction does not work when tbe wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. FOCUS is set to MANUAL. ") Set it to AUTO. (p. 42) Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. ") Set FOCUS to MANUAL to Rmus manually. (p. 42) The video heads may be dirty. ") Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) The LCD panel is open. + Close the LCD paneh (p. 21) The contrast between tbe subject and background high. This is not a mall\ruction. is too
The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) The autofiocusing function does not work.
The O indicator viewfindeit

flashes in the

The picture does not appear in the viewfindei: A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject.
This is not a malfimction.

(Continued

on the following

and their

Symptom An unknown picture is displayed oil the screen.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions If 10 minutes elapse after you set tile P(-)WERswitch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 55) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. + Set it to OFF. (i7. 26) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a hright place. ") Set it to OFF. or use the NightShot function in a clark place. ([7.26) The backlight f\mction is working. Cancel it. (p. 25)
The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen,
Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed.
Causeand/or CorrectiveActions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA o1"OFF (CHARGE). Set it to PLAYER. (p. 29) The tape has cun out. ") Rewind the tape. (p. 29) The television's video channel is not adjusted correctly. "> Adjust it. (i7. 32) EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings. Set it to OFF. (i7.53) The video head may be dilty. "> Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (i7. 68) The volume is ttnned to minimum. "> Tucn up the volume. (i. 29) 7

The date or time indicator does not appear', and the bars " : : " appeai. The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.
No flmciton works though the power is on.
While charging the battery park, the CHG lamp does not light np.
You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your comcorder.

Self.diagnosis

Your camcorder f_mction. has a selfdiagnosis

Viewfinder

or LCD screen
This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5 digit code (a combination a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in tile viewfinder or in tile display window Ifa 5 digit code is displayed, The last two digits depending check the following code chart. (indicated by K]K]) will differ of your camcorder.

on the state

Self-diagnosis C:E]E]:E]EI

display your ramcorder

You ran service yourself.
E:EIE]:E]E] Contact your Sony dealer or local attthorized Sony service

facility.

Five-digit C:04:EJE]
Cause and/or Corrective Actions You are using a battery pack tbat is not an "InfoLITHIUM" batte W pack. ") Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) Moisture condensation has occurred. ") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder fur at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67) The video heads are dirty. ") Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) A malftmction other than the above that you can service has occm red. ") Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

C:21:EJE]

C:22:KIKI

C:31:KIKI C:32:KIKI

") Disconnect the power cord of the AC power remove the batter T pack. After reconnecting

source,

adaptor or the power

operate

canlcoFder.

E:61:K]KI E:62:K]KI

A mall\ruction that you cannot service has occurred. ") Contact your Sony dealer or local attthorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are tmable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a %w times, contact your Sony dealer or local atttborized Sony service facility.

Warning

and messages
If indicators and messages See the page in parentheses Warning indicators
appear on the screen, check the following: "( )" %r more in%rmation.
The video heads are dirty Slov_' flashing: You need to clean tile heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). The battery is dead or -nearly dead Slov_' flashing: Tile battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, tile envilonment or the battel T pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes battelTy remaining. Fast flashing: The battery is dead (p. 12) The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted.* The write protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 19).* Fast flashing: The tape has rtm out.* / _ I I _ _ I _ _ I I I { Ct(_. " " " L\] [] -k\0j _ _ Self-diagnosis display (p. 61)

to the fbrmat in tbe LP mode,
the tape has been recorded. The quality will not be as good as tbe SP mode.
Foreign 8 mm video Berause TV rolor systems differ fl'om cotmtry to rotmtry, you may not be ahle to play back foreign pre recorded tapes. Refer to "Using your camcorder abroad" to check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.
"'InfoLITHIUM'"
What is the "'InfoLITHIUM'" battery? Tbe "InfbLITHIUM" battery is a litbium ion battery tbat bas flmetions fkor communicating infbrmation related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery calculates tile power consumption according to tile operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays tile remaining battery time in

Illillutes.

Charging the battery Be sine to charge the battery betbre you start using your cameorder. We recommend charging tile battery in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30C until the CHG lamp goes out, indicating that tile batte W is fl/lly chalged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to effectively charge the battery. After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable fl'om tbe DC IN jack on your camcorder o1"remove tile battel T.
Effective use of the battery Battery perfiJrmance drops in low temperature sturotmdings. So, tbe time tbat the batte W can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure care fl'ee, longer use: Put tile battel T in a pocket close to your body to warm it tip, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking sbots. Use tile high power battery (NP F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950/F960. optional). Frequently rising the LCD screen o1"frequently operating playback, fast forward o1" rewind wears out tile battel T faster. _\ e recommend using tile high power battery (NP F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950/F960, optional). Be certain to ttun the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. Tile battery also wears out when yOtll camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused. Have spare batteries handy for two o1"three times the expected shooting time, and take test shots before taking the actual sbots.

> _. -,4 8' K

_,'t _=
Remaining battery time indicator If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the batte W pack has enough power to operate, charge the batte W pack flllly again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that tbe correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in higb temperatures fbr a long time or lef'. in a fully charged state, o1"the batte W pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as tbe approximate shooting time. The c\_ mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes blinks depending on the operating conditions o1" ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

cord f_orcibly, o1"place a heavy fire or electrical shock.

on it. This

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always Do not kee I) metal disassemble contacts clean. the unit. shock or drop the unit. particularly during charging, AM receivers and video
Do not apply mechanical While the unit is in use, and video equipment. video operation.

it away disturb

from AM

receivers and

equipment a malfimction.

reception

The unit becomes warm during Do not place the unit in locations Extremely hot Dusty o1" dirty Very humid or cold
use. This is not that are:

Vibrating

Battery pack Use only tile specified rharger o1"video equipment with tile rharging flmrtion. To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with tile battel T terminals. Keep tile battel T pack away Dora fire. Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as ill a car parked in tile sun o1" under direct sunlight. Keep tile batte W pack dry. Do not expose tile batte W pack to any mechanical shock. Do not disassemble nor modify the batte W pack. Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely. Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. Notes on dry batteries - CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage fl"OIl-i battery leakage o1"rorrosion, observe tile following: Be stue to insert tile batteries with the + polarities matched to tile + marks. DW batteries are not rechargeable. Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. Do not use different types of batteries. Current flows fl'om hatteries when you are not using them fur a long time. Do not use leaking batteries. If batteries are leaking Wipe off tile liquid ill tile battel T compartment carefl/lly before replacing tile batteries. If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. If the liquid get into your eyes, wash yotu eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.
If ally problem occtus, unphlg your camcorder and contact yonr nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

S video output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp p, 75 ,_(ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp p, 75 _,_(ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp p, 75 _,_ (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance rnore than 47 kL_ (kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kl (kilohms)/Monaural minijack (o 3.5 ram) RFU DC OUT Mini mini jack (o 2.5 ram), DC 5\7 Earphone jack Monaural mirlijack (o 3.5 ram) Storage temperature 20 C to +60 C ( 4 F to +140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 223 nun (4 1/3/1/8 ill.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) CCD TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 910g (2 lb) CCD TRV88:920 g (2 lb) CCD TRV98:930 g (2 lb) excluding tile battery pack, cassette and shouMer strap 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) including the battery pack NP F330, cassette and shouMer strap Supplied accessories See page 8.

Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 69) Q (earphone)jack When you use earphone, your camcorder is silent. OPEN button (p. 20)

button

Hooks for shoulder DC IN jack (p. 12, 16)
This mark indicates video products.

product

is a genuine

accessory

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

the parts and controls

[] [] [] [] []
[] Video control buttons STOP (stop) REW (rewind) I_ PLAY (playback) FF (fhstfi_rward) I I PAUSE (pause) (p. 29, 31) [] [] [] [] [] Infrared rays emitter switch (p. 26, 33) (p. 26) lamp (p. 79) (base) (p. 20) NIGHTSHOT Camera
Display window Tripod receptacle
SUPER LASER LINK button (CCD TRY98 only) (p. 33)
Microphone Remote sensor (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) (p. 78)
Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach tile tripod securely and the screw may damage

yOtlF caillcorder.

Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

[] [] [] []

[] [] [] [] Speaker LCD screen (p. 31) MENU button (p. 51) (p. 60) [] [] [] [] EXPOSURE button FADER button (p. 41) (p. 37) (p. 25)
BACK LIGHT button FOCUS button

_o D D

RESET button

(p. 42)

Attaching the shoulder strap Attach tile shoulder strap supplied strap.

with your camcorder

to the hooks for tile shoulder
[] [] [] [] [] DATE button (p. 27) (p. 30) [] [] [] [] [] TIME button Viewfinder (p. 27) (p. 24) (p. 21) DISPLAY button TITLE button VOLUME

(p. 43) (p. 29)

COUNTER RESET button CHG lamp (p. 12) END SEARCH button

buttons

LIGHT button

(p. 47)

(p. 28)

EJECT button

(p. 19) (p. ]9)
Built-in light A/V OUTjack
(p. 47) (p. 32) DC output) =o _o
Cassette compartment Grip strap S VIDEO OUT jack

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor

(p. 33)

jack (p.32)

Fastening the grip strap Fasten tile grip strap firmly.

- CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98

only as on your camcorder
Tile buttons that have tile same name on tile Remote Commander flmction identically to the bnttons on your camcorder.

Transmitter Point toward

the remote sensor after to on turning

DISPLAY button (p. 30) START/STOP button (p. 20) Power zoom button (p. 23)
control your camcorder yotlr camcorder. [] Video control buttons

(p. 31)

To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and the + marks inside the battery compartment.

polarities

on the batteries

Notes on the Remote

Commander
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other" Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

LCD screen

and Viewfinder

Display

window

;o _o _o

[] Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) [] Hi8 format indicator
Built-in light indicator (p. 47) STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video control mode indicator (p. 31) Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) Remaining tape indicator (p. 25) END SEARCH indicator (p. 28) NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26) AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) Time indicator (p. 18, 27) Warning indicators (p. 62) Recording lamp (p. 20) This indicator appears in the viewfinder only Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61)
[] Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) [] Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom indicator (p. 23)

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

[] Fader indicator (p. 36) [] Wide mode indicator (p. 34) [] [] [] [] [] Picture effect indicator (p. 38) Volume indicator (p. 29) PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 40) Backlight indicator (p. 25) SteadyShot off indicator (CCD TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only)

(p. 52)

[] Manual focusing indicator (p. 42)
AC power adaptor.. Adjusting viewfinder. A/V connecting cable.. 32, BACK LIGHT. Battery pack.. Beep.. BOUNCE.. 36

Manual focus.. 26 66

Self diagnosis display. Shonldel strap.. Skip scan.. Slow playback.. Standm d 8 mm system.. STEADYSHOT. STRIPE.. 36