Sony CCD-TRV112 - Video Camera Recorder 8mm, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...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 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 859 057 15 1 CCD TRV12 TRV22 TRV33 CCD TRV112 TRV212 CCD TRV12 ...

Page 2: ...vice 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 wi...

Page 3: ...ting the subject monitor the shot 21 Recording with the date or time 22 Shooting with backlighting 23 Using the PROGRAM AE function 24 Selecting the START STOP mode 25 Superimposing a title 26 Using the STEADY SHOT function 27 CCD TRV22 TRV33 TRV212 only Using the CINEMA mode function CCD TRV33 only 27 Changing the mode settings 28 Watching on a TV screen 29 Editing onto another tape 30 Additional...

Page 4: ... view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on camcorder care The LCD screen and or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology However there may ...

Page 5: ...2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 31 Already installed in the camcorder 4 A V connecting cable 1 p 29 8 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc Checking supplied accessories 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 52 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 50 7 AC V16 V16A AC power adaptor 1 p 6 19 8 Battery case 1 p 20 CC...

Page 6: ...acewithoutvibration 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet 2 Align 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 lamp orange lights up Charging begins Whenchargingiscompleted theCHARGElampgoesout Unplugtheunitfromthe walloutlet andthenremovethebatterypackandinstal...

Page 7: ...eindoors IftheLCDBACKLIGHTswitchissettoBRIGHTwhiletheLCDscreenisopen the batterylifeisapproximately10 shorter To remove the battery pack Slidethebatterypackinthedirectionofthearrow Installing the battery pack 1 Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface 2 Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly Make sure that you hear clicks twice Notes on charging the...

Page 8: ...a cassette not supplied with the window facing out 3 Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it The cassette compartment automatically closes To eject the cassette Whilepressingthesmallbluebutton slideEJECTinthedirectionofthearrow Tore recordonthistape slidethetabbackoutcoveringtheredmark To prevent accidental erasure Slidethetabonthecassettetoexposethered mark Ifyouinsertthecasse...

Page 9: ... the camcorder correctly 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording and the STBY indicator changes to the REC indicator You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE p 28 according to the length of your plann...

Page 10: ...ewfinder lens If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else has used it focus the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Camera recording a b Recording with the START STOP button depressed You can also make recording while pressing down the START STOP button To make the STAR...

Page 11: ... confirming the operation Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound change the BEEP setting to OFF Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically onc...

Page 12: ...side If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF The vertical bar in the power zoom indicator separates the digital zooming zone right side of the bar a and the optical zooming zone left side of the bar b If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF the right side of the bar a disappears Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD sc...

Page 13: ...e properly b Close the LCD panel completely when not in use For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb 1 2 3 Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Place...

Page 14: ...n a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inches 6 5 mm Otherwise the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder o...

Page 15: ... EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search Checking the recorded picture To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds if the tape was recorded in SP mode or 10 seconds if...

Page 16: ...rt the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press to start playback 5 Adjust the volume using VOL You can also monitor on the TV screen after connecting the camcorder to the VCR TV To stop playback press p To rewind the tape press 0 To fast forward the tape press P...

Page 17: ... using VOL To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you can monitor the sound only by using an earphone To view on the LCD screen again open the LCD panel The viewfinder turns off automatically Various playback modes To view a still picture playback pause Press P during playback To resume playback press P or ...

Page 18: ...d the last 5 seconds play back if the tape was recorded in SP mode or the last 10 seconds play back if the tape was recorded in LP mode Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you recorded in the tape 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the P...

Page 19: ...se current alkaline battery and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens restore the power supply again immediately Using the house current To use the supplied AC power adaptor 1 ...

Page 20: ...e correct direction 3 Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries 4 Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack p 7 Using alternative power sources 1 2 3 CCD TRV12 TRV112 110 60 160 90 110 Battery Life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 77 F 25 C While recording1 While playing back on LCD3 Model 1 ...

Page 21: ...e DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 210 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD a The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording in...

Page 22: ...or no indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory To stop recording with the date or time Press DATE or TIME NEXT again The date or time indicator disappears The recording continues Note You cannot superimpose a title during recording the date or time While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the following buttons...

Page 23: ...t compensation After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under following conditions On snow e g at the ski resort At the beach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white ...

Page 24: ...ing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly Playing back certain scenes with high speed movements in clear sharp picture Å Twilight mode Recording night views neon signs or fireworks Å A å Using the PROGRAM AE function Set the mark of the desired mode to the r mark above the PROGRAM AE dial To return to automatic mode Turn the PROGRAM AE dial so that the r mark points to A...

Page 25: ...at you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes 5 SEC When you press START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 Turn STANDBY up and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5 SEC five dots appear in the viewfinder The dots disappear at a rate of one per second When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear the camcorder switches to Standby mode automa...

Page 26: ...peatedly until the desired title appears The title flashes 5 Press START STOP to start recording 6 Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title To superimpose on the way of recording 1 Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears The title flashes 2 When the title stops flashing press TITLE The title disappears 3 Press START STOP to start recording 4 Press TITLE when you want superimp...

Page 27: ...DY SHOT OFF CCD TRV33 CCD TRV22 TRV33 TRV212 Notes on the steady shot The Steady Shot will not correct excessive camera shake When you switch the Steady Shot on or off the exposure may fluctuate Using the CINEMA mode function CCD TRV33 only You can record a cinemalike picture CINEMA to watch on a TV Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen The viewfinder a and a normal TV screen ...

Page 28: ...BEEP ON OFF Set to ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc Set to OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound D ZOOM ON OFF Select ON to activate digital zooming Select OFF to not use the digital zoom The camcorder goes back to 13x zoom REC MODE SP LP Select SP to record a tape in SP standard play mode Select LP to record a tape in LP long play mode LCD BACK LIGHT BRIGHT NORMA...

Page 29: ...ion may occur Connecting directly to a VCR TV with Video Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR Signal flow If you connect directly to TV Connect the camcorder to the inputs o...

Page 30: ...the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 3 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing then press P to put the camcorder in playback pause mode 4 On the VCR locate the recording start point and put the VCR in recording pau...

Page 31: ...year under normal operation The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year Additional Information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed Immediately consult a doctor Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Do not hold the battery with...

Page 32: ...ttery pack or other power source attached Otherwise you will need to reset the date and time 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the battery in once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the new lithium battery with the positive side facing out 4 Close the lid Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder ...

Page 33: ...r 5 Set year month day time minute by pressing DATE and TIME NEXT Note that when you keep DATE pressed the digits advance faster Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 4 and 5 To check the date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator Press TIME NEXT to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes out The year in...

Page 34: ...color system of foreign countries This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned Battery life is shorter in cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recordin...

Page 35: ...he battery pack from the camcorder after using it and keep it in a cool place When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens battery life The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder H...

Page 36: ...he terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and terminals with a soft cloth or paper Be Sure to Observe the Following To prevent an accident cause...

Page 37: ...ase from coming in contact with a metal object If you will not use the battery case for a long time detach the battery case from the camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case Notes on Alkaline Batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do n...

Page 38: ...nses on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder 2 Rem...

Page 39: ... the RELEASE knob turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out 2 Clean the surface with a commercially available blower 1 2 To reattach the eyecup 1 Align the groove on the eyecup with the mark on the barrel 2 Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow Then replace the screw 2 1 Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup ...

Page 40: ... heat up This is not a malfunction On handling tapes Do 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 tape and if the recording tab is out or in Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the cassette Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and ...

Page 41: ...ll damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away fr...

Page 42: ...rder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV or a PAL M system based TV with an NTSC PAL M transcoder Check the following list NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Ge...

Page 43: ...RA mode the camcorder has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes m Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again p 10 The battery is dead m Use a charged battery pack p 6 The ambient temperature is too low p 34 The battery pack has not been charged fully m Charge the battery pack again p 6 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged m Use another battery pack p 35 Cause and...

Page 44: ...it to p 25 Cause and or Corrective Actions The viewfinder lens is not adjusted m Adjust the viewfinder lens p 10 The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning m Change locations The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette p 38 The LCD panel is open m Close the LCD panel p 12 Incorporated fluorescent tube...

Page 45: ...en the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE la...

Page 46: ...impedance less than 2 2 kilohm RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5 V Earphone jack Mini jack LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack ø 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohm ø 3 5 mm Speaker Dynamic speaker General Power requirements 7 5 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using the LCD CCD TRV12 TRV112 4 8W CCD T...

Page 47: ... in PLAYER mode 2 EDITSEARCH button p 15 3 Recording lamp 4 Remote sensor p 53 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control 5 Lens cover 6 Power zoom button p 14 Use this button when recording in a low position Identifying the parts 7 Built in microphone 8 POWER switch p 9 16 9 Power zoom lever p 11 0 Viewfinder adjustment ring p 10 Viewfinder p 10 39 54 PROGRAM AE dial p 24 LCD panel p 12 BAC...

Page 48: ... l stands for Local Application Control Bus system The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE START STOP MODE switch p 9 10 25 earphone jack p 17 TITLE button p 26 ª VOL speaker volume control p 16 º STEADY SHOT switch p 27 CCD TRV22 TRV212 only S...

Page 49: ...9 057 15 E START STOP button p 14 Use this button when recording in a low position Tripod receptacle p 14 PUSH OPEN button p 12 16 LCD BRIGHT dial p 12 Eyecup p 13 39 Battery mounting surface p 7 START STOP button p 9 STANDBY switch p 9 ª BATT battery release knob p 8 ...

Page 50: ... Grip strap p 13 VIDEO OUT jack p 29 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC out jack AUDIO OUT jack p 29 MIC microphone jack Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone ª Jack cover Identifying the parts Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 2 1 3 ...

Page 51: ... 28 The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically W T 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder 2 Tape transport buttons p 17 3 Size AA R6 battery holder p 52 4 START STOP button 5 Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable on the Remote Commander ...

Page 52: ... Insert both of the size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander 3 Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation When the batteries become weak or dead the Remote Commander does not work To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Com...

Page 53: ...ou change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper To watch the demonstration You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with special effects If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While ho...

Page 54: ... indicator p 23 3 Warning indicator p 55 4 Lithium battery indicator p 31 5 Recording lamp battery lamp p 9 in the viewfinder 6 Mirror mode indicator p 21 7 Recording in LP mode p 9 8 Tape transport mode p 9 9 Tape counter p 11 0 AUTO DATE indicator p 9 Remaining battery indicator p 35 Date Time or Title p 22 26 Identifying the parts ...

Page 55: ...y is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead 2 The tape is near the end 3 The tape has run out 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red p 8 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 38 6 indicator appears only when the cassette is inserted 1 4 7 3 6 9 7 The video heads may be contaminated p 38 8 Some other trouble has occurred Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony deale...

Page 56: ...1 28 C Camera recording 9 Car battery 21 Charging battery 6 CINEMA mode 27 Cleaning video heads 38 COUNTER RESET 11 D DATE TIME 22 DEMO mode 53 E Editing 30 EDITSEARCH 15 EJECT 8 END SEARCH 18 F G H Fast forward 16 5 sec recording 25 High speed shutter mode 24 House current 19 I J K L LANC 48 Lithium battery 31 M N O P MIC microphone jack 50 Playback on TV 16 Playback pause 17 Power sources 19 Pow...