Sony CCD-TRV41 Manuel d'utilisateur

3-810-817-21Video Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future referen

Camera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is se

To focus the viewfinder lensIf you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfi

Camera recordingNote on the beep soundAs indicated with in the illustration, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and

Notes on digital zoom• More than 15x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side. If yo

Camera recordingNotes on the LCD panel• When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].• When turning the LCD panel, turn it alw

Hints for better shootingYou can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position [

Checking the recorded pictureUsing EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder and on the LCD s

Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VT

Playing back a tapeUsing the remote commanderYou can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander, insert t

To view the picture frame-by-frame- CCD-TRV81 onlyPress ◄!!/<; or >/!!► on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you keep

Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with super

Playing back a tapeDisplaying tiw dateor time ttifien ÿéiâr'fii6îllë(f* Data Codé function - CCD-TRV81 onlyEven if you did not record the date or

Searching for the end of the pictureYou can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to make the transition betwe

Using alternative power sourcesUsing' th# house current(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.(2) Lift up the viewfinder.(3) Slide the

Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony alkaline batteries (not supplied).(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case.(2)

Changing the mode settingsYou can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features am functions of the camcord

Selecting the mode setting of each•i04 ‘-sirsTItems for both CAMERA and VTR modesCOUNTER* <NORMAUTIME CODE> (CCD-TRV81 only)• Normally select N

Changing the mode settingsTITLE POS* <CENTER/BOTTOM>• Select CENTER to center the title in the picture.• Select BOTTOM to position the title a

Letting the subject monitor the shotYou can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while

Fade-in and fade-outYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.When fading in, the picture gradually fades in fro

Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired modeYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-sc

Table of contentsBefore you beginUsing this manual...4Checking supplied accessories...5Getting star

Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide modePress 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.To watch the tape recorded in wide

Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.To

Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.[b]/a\[d]• Insuffici

IShooting in relatively dark placesShoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.To record a very distant subjectPush FOCUS down to INF

Using the PROGRAM AE functionNotes on focus setting• In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the

Shooting with backlightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT f

Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposureWhen you shoot in a snowfield or on a beach in the mid-summer and the subject may become dark because

Shooting with the sun behind youIf the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject wil be recorded too dark.• Th

Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles. You can also select the language, position, and color of titles in the menu system.Sel

Using titlesTo add the title from the beginning(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears.Eac

Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, che

Superimposing a titleTo select the color of the title(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.(2) Turn the dial to

Making your own titlesYou can make up -to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to ejec the cassette before you begin.Your title ca

Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape- CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting

Recording with the date or timeBefore you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the vi

Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape- CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting

Recording with the date or timeBefore you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the vi

Selecting the START/STOP modeYour camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resul

IOptimizing the recording conditionUse this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC).

Watching on a TV screenYou can use the camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to yo

Searching the boundaries of recorded date- CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Data Code automatically rec

Checking supplied accessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.aaaaX<ee>,-mm Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p

Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo stop searching or scanningPress one of the following buttons. DATE, ►, , orIf you do Date Search or Date

Returning to a pre-registered position- CCD-TRV81 onlyUsing the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback

1Locating the marking position- CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can locate the beginning of a desired program easily by marking an index signal during recording or

Scanning the beginning of each marking position - index scan(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback.(2) Press or The tape rew

Locating the marking positionLocating the desired marking position - index search(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode

Erasing an index signal(1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function.(2) Press ERASE on the Remote Commande

Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape- CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. Before you beg

Notes on writing the RC time code• The RC time code writing stops when:- you press TIME CODE WRITE again before starting playback.- you press INDEX

Editing onto another tapeYou can create your own video program by editing with any other □ 8 mm, HiH Hi8, VHSi VHS, SVMS S-VHS, VHSH VHSC, SIVHSH S-VH

starting editingTurn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortionmay occur.(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape

Getting startedCharging and installing the battery packBefore using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge t

Recording from a VCR or TVYou Ccin record a tape from another VCR or a TV program trom a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Ci>nnect the camcorder t

Replacing recording on a tape - Insert Editing - CCD-TRV81 onlyYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originailv recorded tape by specifying

Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderYour camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becon weak or dead, the iJ?

Changing tt|al№iuin|>atteryr;'laWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will

Resetting the date and timeYou can reset the date and time in the menu system.(1) Press MENU to display the menu.(2) Turn the control dial to select

The year changes as follows:1996 .-» 1997 « • • . —► 2029t_________________________1Note on the time indicatorThe internal clock of this camcorder

Tips for using the battery packThis section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAlways carry additio

Notes on the rechargeable battery pack CautionNever leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F {60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or u

Tips for using the battery packNotes on chargingA brand-new battery packA brand-new battery pack is not charged, completely.Before using the battery p

Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may conde

Battery lifeUpper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers art the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both

Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder(1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sl

On handling tapesDo not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of t

Using your camcorder abroadEach country has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points.Powe

Trouble check IIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, di

Trouble checkSymptomCause and/or Corrective Action(il and ^ indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works.Moisture condensation

SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionA vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject.• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.The playback pi

Trouble checkAC power adaptorSymptomCorrective ActionsThe VTR/CAMERA or CHARGE lamp does not light.• Disconnect the mains lead. After about 1 minute,

SpecificationsVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording systemTwo rotary heads. Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM sy

Identifying the parts[T] Intelligent accessory shoe[U Power zoom lever (p 12)[H POWER switch (p 10)[Ш ВАТТ (Battery release) lever (p. 8)[3] LCD BRIGH

I Viewfinder (p. 11, 68)] Cassette compartment (p. 9) i EJECT switch (p. 9)i LANC C control jackU stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The

Charging and installing the battery packInstalling the battery pack(1) Lift up the viewfinder.(2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the ▼

Identifying the Parts3 DATE button (p. 20, 43)¡TIME button (p. 20,43)3 Speaker (p. 17)i| LCD screen (p. 13)l| STEADY SHOT switch (p. 37)] START/STOP M

i Video control buttons (p. 17)□ STOP (stop)REW (rewind)O PLAY (playback)►► FF (fastforward)II PAUSE (pause)# RFC (recording)] Viewfinder lens adjustm

identifying the PartsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically.RMT-715 RMT-

To prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartmen

Identifying the partsOperation indicatorsQ] WIND indicator (p. 25)[2] Manual focusing (p. 32) g] PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 33) gl Steady Shot indicator

Warning indicatorsIf indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following: J'-. you can hear the beep sound when the

IndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder... 11AFM HiFi Sound... 26, 63AUTO DATE... 12Auto focus... 32Backligh

Inserting a cassetteMake sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8system, use Hi8 video cassette HUD (CCD-TRV81 only