Sony CCD-TRV30 Operation Manual (primary manual) Manuals

S ON_z_. 3-798-740-24 (1) Video Camera Recorder gl Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-V Serial No. Serial No. -TRV30 Video 8 Handycam CCD- TRV30/TR V40 © 1995 by Sony Corporation Welcome to Video [] Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking cadmium batteries. nickel- CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER,SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Ni-Cd NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel,cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Customers in the U.S.A. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For the Customers in CANADA TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 2 Before You Begin Checking Your Model Number 4 Checking Supplied Accessories 5 Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6 Inserting a Cassette 10 ° Basic Operations Camera Recording 11 Using the Zoom Feature 13 Shooting with the LCD Screen 14 Hints for Better Shooting 16 Checking the Recorded Picture 18 Playing Back a Tape 19 Searching for the End of the Picture 22 Advanced Operations Using Alternate Power Sources 23 Using House Current 23 Recording with the Date or Time 25 Shooting with Backlighting 26 Using the PROGRAM AE Function 27 Fade-in and Fade-out 28 Enjoying Picture Effect 29 Releasing the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-TRV40 only) 31 Changing the Mode Settings 32 Watching on a TV Screen 34 Editing onto Another Tape 35 Recording from a VCR or TV 36 Additional Information Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder 37 Resetting the Date and Time 38 Playback Modes 39 Tips for Using the Battery Pack 39 Maintenance Information and Precautions 42 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 46 Trouble Check 47 Specifications 50 Identifying the Parts 51 Warning Indicators 59 Index (Back cover) 3

CCD-TRV30/TRV3OPK/TR " RMT-708 SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model Hong Kong Model CCD- TR V30/'I'R V40/-I'R V70 E Model CCD- Tit V30/TR V3OPK/TR V40/'FRV70 Tourist Model CCD- TRV30 • CCD-TRV30PK is model that carring case are added in CCD-TRV30. • CCD-TRV30PK are different from CCD-TRV30 only in the accessories and packing materials. For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the "8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL IV" (9-973-199-11), Video Camera Recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads,Helical scanningFM system Audio recording system Rotary heads,FM system Video signal NTSC color,EIA standards" Usable cassette See the table. Tape speed SP mode:Approx. 1.43 cm (] 9/32 in)/second LP mode:Approx. 0.72 cm (5/l 6 in)/second LP mode is for playback only. Recording/Playback time SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120) LP mode: 4 hours (P6-120) LP mode is for playback only. Fasfforward/rewind time Approx. 6 rain. 30 sec. (P6-120) SPECIFICATIONS Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Vlewfinder Electronic viewfinder (monochrome) Lena See the table. Focal distance Seethe table. Color temperature AUtO Minimum Illumination See the table. Illumination range See the table. Recommended illumination More than !00 Ix LCD screen Picture See the table. On-screen display See the table. Input and Output connectors S video input/output See the table. Video Input/output Phonojack, lVp-p, 75Q unbalanced, syncnegative Audio input/output See the table. RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5V Iteadphonee/earphone jack See the table. LANC Jack Stereo mini-mini jack (€ 2.5 ram) MIC jack See the table. Speaker Dynamic-speaker General Power requirements On battery mounting surface 6.0V (battery pack), 7.5V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption See the table. Installation Vertically, Horizontally Operating temperature 0'_ to 40"C (32"F to 104*F) Storage temperature -20"C to +60 *C (--4 *F to +140 oF) Dimensions See the table. Mass See the table. Microphone See the table. Continued on next page -- EElVIDEO CAMERA RECORD CCD-TRV30/TRV30PK/TRV40 Hi VIDEO CAMERA RECORD CCD-TRV70 SONY Check that the fullowing accessories are supplied C:umpruebe que se ban surninistradu los with yuur camcorder, siguientes accesurius c_n la vide,oc;t mara. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.80) [] NP-66 Battery pack (1) (p.6) [] AC-V26 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 29) [] Shoulder strap (1) (p.80) [] A/V connecting cable (1) (p.47) I_ S video connecting cable (1) (p.47) [] R6 (size AA) Battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.81) [] CR2025 Uthlum battery (1) (p.S3) Already ins=lied in the camcorder. [] LCD screen cleaner cloth (1) (p.6S) [] Tripod adaptor (1) (p.20) [] [] [] [] t I [] Mando a distancia inal_mbrico (1) (p.80) [] 8ateria NP-66 (1) (p.6) [] Adaptador de alimentaci6n de CA AC-V26 (1) (p.6, zg) [] Asa de hombro (1) (p.$0) [] Cable de conexibn de A/V (1) (p.47) [] Cable de conexlbn S video (1)(p.47) [] Pilas R6 (tama_o AA) para el mando a distanda (2) (p.81) [] Pila de litio CR2025 (1) (p.53) Ya instalada en la vide_c_imara. [] PaSo de limpieza para pantalla LCD (1) (p.6S) [] Adaptador de trtpode (1) (p.20) 3' 5 Before using your camcorder, you first need tu charge and install ti_e battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. Antes de emplear [a videoc_imara, es ne_'esariu en primer lugar cargar e instalarla baterfa: Pnra ellu, utiliceel adaptadur de alimentaci,3n de CA suministrado. Charge the battery pack on a fiatplace without vibration. (1) ConneCt the AC power adaptor to the mains. (2) Allgll the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor, then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (3) Set the selector to CHARGE. The CHARGE lam'p (orange) lights up. Charging begins. When charging iscompleted, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the selector tu the center position and unplug the unit from the main_. Then remove the battery pack and installitun the camcorder. To stop charging, _et the selector to the center position. C,_rguela sobre una superficie plana sin vibracione_. (1) Conecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n de CA a la toma de alimentaci6n de red. (2) Aiinee la parte derecha de la baterfa con la ffneadel adaptador de alimentaci6n de CA y, a conUnuaci6n, deslice ]a batevla en la dlrecci6n de la flecha. (3) Ajuste el selector en la po_ici6n CHARGE. El indicador CHARGE (naranja) se ilumina, cumenzando as="la carga. Cuando la carga finaliza,e! indicador CHARGE se apaga. Ajuste el selector en la pusici6n central y desenchufe ]a unidad de la toma de afimentad_n de red. A continuach3n, extraiga la bater_a • in_.t_iiela en [a vide,_Jrnara. Para de_ner la carga, ajuste el selector en la posid0n ten tra 1. I %!_iiii_ii_i:? Charging Time • Batte_.pack::_::: N P-(-,6(supplied) NP-77H/77HD NP-C65 NP-SSH ! Charging, time*.: 95 170 I05 85 • Approximate minuk.*stt_charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC pewer adaptor (Lower t*:mperatu_=srequire a longer charging time.) Battery Life While recording') While Battery pack LeD playing open=_ LCD close back on LCD _) NP-66 30 (60) 40 (80) 60 (supplied) NP-77H/77HD 50 (95) 75 (145) 100 NP-C_5 30 (55) 40 (8o) 60 N P-5511 20 (40) 35 (65) "40 1) App'_ximate minute_ when recording while you repeat reoarding start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The acnaal battery life may be shorter. Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indica_-d in parcnthes_._. 2) Approximate minutes when usin_ both the viewfinder and the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen only, the battery life is Ionb,ntr. 3) Approximate Continuous playback time indoors. Tiempo de carga • : : Bateria • ITiempo,.decarga, NP-66 (suminbtr-ada) 95 NP-77H/77H D 170 / N P-C65 J 105 NP-55H .. 1 85 .. • Minutus apn_ximados para carg'ar una batcrfa vacfa con el adaptador de alimentaci6n de CA suministrado (A bajas tempera_ras es n,..'ce_rio un mayor _._paciode tiem_x_de carga.) Duraci6n de la baterfa : ;:_ i!::!..: :1Dura : Durantel a €_rabacl:6:hi_:!_:_:ili:i_! !!_!_!:::? ::I_ep_, ab[ertai_1_/al _CD__! : NP-66 30 (60) 40 (80) 60 (suministrada) NP-77H/77HD i 50(95) 75(145) 100 NP-C65 30 (55) 40 (80_ 60 NP-55H 20 (40) 35 (6.=;) 40 1) Minutes aproximados de grabaci6n cuando iniciey detcnga lagrabaci6n de una furma repetida,utilice€l zoom y active/desactive la alimentaci6n. Es pusibluque laduraci6n realde la bater/asea m_s curia.El tiempo aproximado de grabaci6n continua cn intcrlorL_s se indicn entre par_ntesis. 2) Minutes apruximados al utilizarel visor eh.'c_'6nico y la pan_lla LCD. Si _')1o se emplea la pantalla LCD, la duraciOn de la bat_:ria seni superior. 3) Tiemp_) aproximado de repr,aducci6n continua cn interiores. =.. us 6 7