Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140 F (60C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

For customers in CANADA

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide.. 4 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
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only).. 51

Getting started

Editing
Dubbing a tape.. 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only).. 54

Recording Basics

Recording a picture. 16 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT). 20 Shooting in the dark (NightShot). 21 Superimposing the date and time on pictures.. 22 Checking the recording END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review.. 23
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings. 55 Resetting the date and time.. 61

Additional Information

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 Maintenance information and precautions.. 73 Specifications... 77

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape. 24 Viewing the recording on TV. 27
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording (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

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls. 79 Quick Function Guide. 86 Index.. 87

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. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in the
direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

2 Insert a cassette

into the cassette compartment with its window facing out.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by mark pressing the on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
Recording a picture 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR

(p. 16)

3 Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The
picture appears on the LCD screen.
while pressing the small green button.

START/STOP

4 Press the red button. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again.

2 Open the LCD

panel while pressing OPEN.
Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the 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) 1 Set the POWER
switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
2 Press m to rewind the tape.
3 Press N to start playback.
NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack.

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

CCDSystem VIDEO/AUDIO IN* S VIDEO Digital zoom Super NightShot SteadyShot Remote sensor SUPER LASER LINK Photo mode PROGRAM AE Low lux mode Digital effect Fader function OVERLAP WIPE Audio z Provided Not provided * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on the POWER switch. ** Output only TRV17 80 z z monaural TRV37 200 z z monaural TRV57 360 z z z z monaural TRV67 z** 360 z z z z monaural TRV87 z z 360 z z z z z z z z z z z stereo

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).
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. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

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.

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.

40min H SP STBY 0:00:00

40min H SP REC 0:00:01
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.
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).

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.

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
Using special effects Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. ART [b] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [c] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic. SLIM [e] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [f] : The picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [a] :
(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

PICTURE EFFECT

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.
Using special effects Digital effect
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 Moving picture

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.

OFF AUTO ON

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.
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.
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Thedigitaleffectindicatorlightsupandthebarsappear.IntheSTILLor LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored inmemoryasastillpicture. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Fordetailsofeachdigitaleffectfunction,seepage38.

To cancel the digital effect function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT. Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the pictures on the VCR. STILL and LUMI. modes You can search a picture to image-process by pressing M or m in the playback mode. However, noise appears on the picture. You cannot delete a picture stored in memory even if you stop playing back a tape. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

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.
S VIDEO* IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO
7R -C 6TD V C : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only
S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO
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.
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, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV

S-VHSC,

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.

POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA
Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE

Mode z ON OFF

Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 61) To record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started To cancel the auto date function To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode
AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) LTR SIZE
z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2

VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA

VTR/PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA

DEMO 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 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.

POWER switch CAMERA

Icon/item WORLD TIME
Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ 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.

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCRs remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight

VTR/PLAYER CAMERA

NORMAL OFF COMMANDER (CCD-TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) DISPLAY z ON OFF

z LCD V-OUT/LCD

REC LAMP
INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only)

z BL OFF BL ON

VTR CAMERA
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.

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.
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE SETUP MENU CLOCK SET JAN AUTO DATE : : 0 0AM AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON 1999 JAN 1 TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE AM RETURN [MENU] : END
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON 2000 JUL 4 TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE PM RETURN SETUP MENU CLOCK SET JUL 5 : : 0 0PM AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END

2000 JAN

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:

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.

Additional Information

Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting the cassette type

CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only

You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm system. However, if you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system. If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder, the playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot playback a tape recorded in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorder/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

What is Video 8

/video Hi8
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only
Video 8 XR/video Hi8 XR is a function that further enhances the image quality of Video 8/video Hi8. This function allows you to record and playback pictures with clearer details. Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the XR function show excellent picture quality when they are played back on an XR camcorder. The playback quality will be the normal quality of the standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder when video tapes recorded on an XR camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder are played back on the XR camcorder. * XR stands for Extended Resolution.

When you play back

The playback mode (SP/LP) and system, Hi8 or standard 8 mm (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) are automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP mode.

Note on AFM HiFi stereo

CCD-TRV87 only When you play back a tape, the sound will be monaural if: You record the tape on your camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder/player. You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on your camcorder.

Foreign 8 mm video

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 in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

Warning indicators

The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 74). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: The battery is nearly dead. Fast flashing: The battery is dead (p. 10) The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining. Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted (p. 15).* The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* Fast flashing: The tape has run out (p. 15, 24).* The lithium battery is weak or is not installed (p. 65)
Self-diagnosis display (p. 70)
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. 73). You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* Fast flashing: Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 73). The tape has run out (p. 15, 24).* The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 70).*

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.
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 [b]. necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [a], if

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 60 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 occurred
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 humidity 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).

qf 2 qg

40min H SP STBY

0:00:00

M.FADER CINEMA SEPIA

qh 1 qj wd qk

JUL 12:00:00 AM

ql w; wa ws

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 23) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 62)/Date indicator (p. 22, 62) w; Time indicator (p. 22, 62) wa Warning indicators (p. 71) ws Recording lamp (p. 16) 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) wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10)

Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
Inadarkplace Ininsufficientlight Indarkenvironmentssuchassunset,fireworks, orgeneralnightviews Shootingbacklitsubjects Inspotlight,suchasatthetheateroraformal event Instronglightorreflectedlight,suchas atabeachinmidsummeroronaskislope NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) (p.41) Sunset&moonmode(p.41) BACK LIGHT (p. 20) Spotlightmode(p.41) Beach&skimode(p.41)
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes Takingastillpicture Digitalprocessingofimages FADER (p. 34) PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p.30) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only)(p.38) Softportraitmode(p.41) TITLE (p. 45)
Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Superimposingatitle
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality indigitalzoom Focusingmanually Reducingwindnoise Shootingdistantsubjects Recordingfast-movingsubjects D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) Manualfocus(p.44) WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only)(p.55) Landscapemode(p.41) Sportslessonmode(p.41)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
Watchingthepictureonawide-screenTV PlayingbackthepictureonaTVwithout connectingacord Recordingwiththedate/time Enhancingoldtapes Widemode(p.32) SUPER LASER LINK (CCDTRV87only)(p.28) Dateandtime(p.22) ORC [MENU] (p. 55)
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
Playingbackonmonauralsoundorsubsound Correctingjitter Correctingcolornoise HiFi SOUND [MENU] (CCDTRV87only)(p.55) TBC [MENU] (p. 55) DNR [MENU] (p. 55)

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

I, J, K, L

InfoLITHIUM battery. 14 Infrared rays emitter. 21, 28 LANC.. 83 LCD screen.. 17 LP mode.. 58 LUMINANCEKEY.. 38
S video jack.. 27, 52, Self-diagnosis display. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Shoulder strap.. Skip scan.. Slow playback.. SLOW SHUTTER.. Standard 8 mm system.. STEADYSHOT. Stereo tape. STILL.. STRIPE.. Sub sound.. SUPER LASER LINK. Super NightShot mode.. Superimposing the date and time.. 21 22
Main sound.. Manual focus.. Menu settings. Mirror mode.. Moisture condensation.. Monaural.. MONOTONE. Mosaic fader.. NIGHTSHOT. Normal charge. NTSC system.. 72
Charging battery. Clock set.. Connection (viewing on TV). (dubbing a tape). DEMO.. Digital effect.. DISPLAY.. DNR.. Dual sound track tape. Dubbing a tape. 64 52

T, U, V

Tape counter.. Tape Photo recording. TBC.. Telephote.. Title.. TRAIL.. Transition.. TV color systems. 23 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
Earphone jack. 83 EDIT.. 57 EDITSEARCH.. 23 END SEARCH. 23, 26 Exposure.. 43 External microphone (not supplied). 83

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators.. Wide-angle.. Wide mode.. WIPE... WORLD TIME.. Write-protect tab. Zoom.. 18

F, G, H

FADER.. Fade in/out.. FLASH MOTION.. FOCUS.. Full charge. Grip strap.. Heads.. Headphone jack.. Hi8 system. HiFi SOUND.. 63 57
Rec Review.. Recording and playback systems.. Recording mode.. Recording time. Remaining tape indicator. Remaining battery time indicator.. Remote control jack (LANC).. Remote commander.. Remote sensor.. RFU adaptor.. 80 28

Sony Corporation

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