Sony handycam ccd trv58 ntsc manual

When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder. When you use the AC power adaptor as a power source, this item is not displayed in the menu. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration.

Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. English Welcome! To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. English Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual Back cover. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down.

Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: — you reset the date and time.

Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.

Camera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. W T [b] [a].

To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone. Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. Using headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the 2 jack. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel.

To locate a scene picture search Keep pressing 0 or during playback. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding skip scan Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or while advancing the tape. Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack. Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

The display appears on the LCD screen. You can only view or download manuals with. Sign Up and get 5 for free. Upload your files to the site. You get 1 for each file you add. Get 1 for every time someone downloads your manual. Buy as many as you need. View and download manuals available only for. To resume playback, press X or N. Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

Press m in the stop mode. Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape skip scan. Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops.

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is normal. You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from the mains using the AC power adaptor p.

Open the jack cover. Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR you do not connect the red plug. With this connection, the sound is monaural. With an RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high-quality pictures. You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Checking supplied accessories Recording — Basics Recording a picture Changing the menu settings English Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.

Connecting the mains lead p. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor supplied Inserting a cassette p. Recording a picture p. To stop recording, press the red button again.

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. REW 3 Press N to start playback. Guide Start Quick 7. Copyright precautions Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder.

Page Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

Press DATE to record the date. Press TIME to record the time. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the playback stops. Page Playback - Basics — Playback — Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen.

If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. To view a still picture playback pause Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen.

Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Page Using The Fader Function Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. ART [b] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Page Adjusting The Exposure Manually Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Page Superimposing A Title Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles p. You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. Page Making Your Own Titles Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder.

Each title can have up to 20 characters. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1. The built-in light turns on. The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market.

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