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3-868-324-11 (1)
©1999 Sony Corporation
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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CCD-TRV87E
CCD-TRV87E
CCD-TRV67E
CCD-TRV37E/TRV48E/TRV57E


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English
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony
Handycam Vision
TM camcorder. With your
Handycam Vision, you can capture life's
precious moments with superior picture and
sound quality.
Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced
features, but at the same time it is very easy to
use. You will soon be producing home video that
you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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Handycam VisionTM Sony.
Handycam
Vision,
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Handycam Vision
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NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER
ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 2 or @
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
CCD-TRV37E/
TRV48E/TRV57E/TRV67E


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English
Table of contents
TRV77E(GB,RU)
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 5
Quick Start Guide ................................... 6
Getting started
Using this manual ......................................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........... 13
Installing the battery pack ..................... 13
Charging the battery pack ..................... 14
Connecting to the mains ........................ 19
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................ 21
Recording ­ Basics
Recording a picture ....................................... 22
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ................................ 28
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot) ....................................... 29
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................ 31
Checking the recording
­ END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review .............................................. 32
Playback ­ Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................ 34
Viewing the recording on TV ...................... 38
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
­ Tape Photo recording
(CCD-TRV87E only) ............................... 41
Using the wide mode .................................... 44
Using the fader function ............................... 46
Using special effects
­ Picture effect ......................................... 49
Using special effects
­ Digital effect (CCD-TRV87E only) .... 51
Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 54
Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 57
Focusing manually ........................................ 58
Superimposing a title .................................... 60
Making your own titles ................................ 62
Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV57E/
TRV67E/TRV87E only) ......................... 64
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87E only) ............................... 67
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 68
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ........................ 70
Resetting the date and time .......................... 82
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ........ 84
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ................................................ 87
Troubleshooting ............................................. 89
Self-diagnosis display ................................... 92
Warning indicators and messages .............. 93
Using your camcorder abroad ..................... 99
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................ 100
Specifications ................................................ 105
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 109
Quick Function Guide ................................ 119
Index .............................................................. 121


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1 .... 13
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2 ........................ 21
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(BACK LIGHT) ....................................... 28
( ) ....... 29
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­ END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
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..... 38
-- (
CCD-TRV87E) ........................................... 41
. 44
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­ .......................... 49
­ (
CCD-TRV87E) ........................................... 51
PROGRAM AE ..... 54
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( CCD-TRV57E/TRV67E/
TRV87E) .................................................... 64
( CCD-TRV87E)
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5
Getting
started
Checking supplied
accessories
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
video tape, etc.
1
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 115)
CCD-TRV48E/TRV57E/TRV67E/TRV87E
only
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1) (p. 14)
3
NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 13, 14)
4
CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 87)
The lithium battery is already installed in
your camcorder.
5
R6 (size AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 115)
CCD-TRV48E/TRV57E/TRV67E/TRV87E
only
6
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38)
* for stereo model
7
Shoulder strap (1) (p. 111)
8
21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 39)
Make sure that the following accessories are
supplied with your camcorder.
1
(1) (. 115)
CCD-TRV48E/TRV57E/
TRV67E/TRV87E
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C (1),
(1) (. 14)
3 NP-F330 (1) (. 13,14)
4 R2025 (1) (. 87)
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5 R6 ( )
(2) (. 115)
CCD-TRV48E/TRV57E/
TRV67E/TRV87E
6 /
(1) (. 38)
*
7 (1) (. 111)
8 21- (1) (. 39)
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1
2
3
45
6
7
8
or/
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