Sony CCD-TRV58 Manuel d'utilisateur

3-065-648-11 (3)©2001 Sony CorporationCCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-LSerial No. Serial No.Video CameraRecorde

10Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 78)CCD-TRV

11Getting startedInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.To rem

12Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only wi

13Getting startedStep 1 Preparing the power supplyNotes•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plugof the A

14Recording timeCCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78Recording with Recording withBattery pack the viewfinder the LCD screenContinuous* Typical** Continuous* Ty

15Getting startedPlaying timeCCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78Battery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-F330 (supplied) 120 145NP

16Connecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

17Getting started241,736MENU12 00AM[MENU] : ENDSETUP MENUCLOCK SETAUTO DATELTR SI ZEDEMO MODESETUP MENU––:––:––RETURN[MENU] : ENDCLOCK SETAUTO DATELTR

18To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.Press DATE (or TIME) and then pre

19Getting startedWhen 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 ca

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.For customers in the UnitedStates and CanadaDISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION

20Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lenscap to the grip strap.(2

21Recording – BasicsNoteFasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.To enable smooth transitionYou can make th

22NoteWhen using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automaticallyturns off.When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlig

23Recording – BasicsTWUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom fun

24Recording a pictureTo record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the pictu

25Recording – BasicsNote on the remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Theindicato

26Shooting in the dark – NightShotThe NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, youcan satisfactorily record the

27Recording – BasicsDATE TIMERecording a pictureSuperimposing the date and time on picturesYou can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen

28Checking the recording – END SEARCHYou can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively.You can go to the end of th

29Playback – Basics— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you canmoni

3Note:This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit

30To control the display of the screen indicatorsPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) supplied with yo

31Playback – BasicsVarious playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.To view a still picture (playback pause)Pre

32Viewing the recording on TVConnect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture

33Playback – BasicsViewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IR receiver– CCD-TRV98 onlyOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional)

34You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructi

35Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the wide modeIn CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in in the menu settings(p. 52).To cancel the wi

36You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually change

37Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the fader function(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashe

38You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, a

39Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.

4Main FeaturesFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 26)•In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, S

40(1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 52).(2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press theS

41Advanced Recording OperationsYou can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:•The subject is backli

42You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting–subjects throu

43Advanced Recording OperationsSuperimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 45). You can also selectthe la

44To superimpose the title while you are recordingPress TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press theSEL/PUSH EXEC dia

45Advanced Recording OperationsMaking your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 chara

46To change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you wantto change, then press the SEL/PUSH E

47Advanced Recording OperationsYou can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommendeddistance between the subject and camcord

48123Notes•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 lea

49Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the built-in lightCAUTION•When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reducethe r

5Table of contentsMain Features ... 4Quick Start Guide ...6Getting startedUsing thi

50— Editing —Dubbing a tapeUsing the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.

51Customizing Your Camcorder— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu

52Changing the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETPLAYER SETLCD SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERSDepending on

53Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemEDITTBCTBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.DNRDNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”

54Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemREC MODEORC TO SETORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.qREMAINModez SPLP——z AUTOONMeaningTo record

55Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO DATELTR SIZELANGUAGEDEMO MODEMode——z ONOFFz NORMAL2×z ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPA

56Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDER*DISPLAYREC LAMP* CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 onlyMode——z MELODYNORMALOFFz ONOFFz LCDV-OUT/LCDz

57TroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, discon

58Types of trouble and their solutionsSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch toCAMERA or DEMO MO

59TroubleshootingTypes of trouble and their solutionsIn the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is n

Quick Start Guide6Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

60OthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.c Set it to ON. (p. 56)• Something is blocking the infra

61TroubleshootingFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.c Use an “I

62C:21:00Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:See the page in parentheses “( )” for mor

63TroubleshootingWarning messages•CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 17)•For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 65)BATTERY ONLY•

64— Additional Information —Usable cassettes and playback modesSelecting the cassette typeYou can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on yo

65Additional InformationAbout “InfoLITHIUM” batteryWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery is a lithium-ion battery that has funct

66Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 2

67Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm p

68Maintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video headmay be dirty when:

69Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder(1) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not

Quick Start Guide7Recording a picture (p. 20)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 29)NOTEDo not pick up your camcorder by holdingthe v

70Built-in light•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulbor shorten the life of the bulb.•Do not leave

71Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsBattery pack•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging functi

72Output connectorsS video output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedChrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedA

73Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controlsqa9708qs634521This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for S

74Identifying the parts and controlsAttaching the lens capAttach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.qdqjqgqhwaw;qlqkqfqd Video control butt

75Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for

76Identifying the parts and controlsegefejehekelesedeae;e; DATE button (p. 27)ea DISPLAY button (p. 30)es TITLE button (p. 43)ed VOLUME buttons (p. 29

77Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Identifying the parts and controlsrsrar;rgrfrhrdr; EJECT button (p. 19)ra Casset

78Remote Commander– CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 onlyThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to

79Quick ReferenceOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder Display windowIdentifying the parts and controlswdminTW0:00:00STBY40ENDSEARCHSEPIAM. FA

8— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the six models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this ma

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanIndexA, BAC power adaptor... 12Adjusting viewfinder ... 24A/V connecting cable...

9Getting startedUsing this manualPrecautions on camcorder careLens and LCD screen / finder (on mounted models only)•The LCD screen and the finder are