Quasar VML458 - VHS-C CAMCORDER Instrukcje Operacyjne

©2002 Sony CorporationModel No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-Serial No. Serial No.Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual th

10Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV40

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11Getting startedInstalling the battery packSlide the battery pack down until it clicks.To remove the battery packSlide the battery pack out in the di

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 supplyNotePrevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug ofthe AC

14CCD-TRV608Recording with Recording withBattery pack the viewfinder the LCD screenContinuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 9

15Getting startedConnecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC

16Step 2 Setting the date and timeSet the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time.“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each ti

17Getting startedTo check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME to display the time indicator.Press DATE (or TIM

18When 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 cassette compart

19Recording – Basics531240minREC0:00:014CAMERAPLAYEROFF(CHG)POWERCAMERAPLAYEROFF(CHG)POWER— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder auto

2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. With your HandycamVisionTM, you can capture life’s precious moments with sup

20To enable smooth transitionYou can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scenesmooth as long as you do not eject the

21Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureDuring recording in the mirror modeDATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.Indicators in the mirror mode•Th

22Using the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly resu

23Recording – BasicsTo record pictures with the viewfinder– Adjusting the viewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the pictur

24SP0:00:0140minRECIndicators displayed in the recording modeThe indicators are not recorded on tape.Remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining bat

25Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureShooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a su

26Recording a pictureShooting in the dark – NightShotThe NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, youcan satisf

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

28You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively.You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record

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

3For the customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product, youmay call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669).The nu

30When monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with theLCD screen facing out [a]. You can a

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

32If your TV is already connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connectingcable supplied with your c

33Advanced Recording OperationsYou can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Ref

34In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in in the menu settings(p. 68).To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

35Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhen fading in,

36(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.When fading out [b]In the recording mode, press FAD

37Advanced Recording OperationsYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.PASTEL [a] : The contrast of

38Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight)This

39Advanced Recording Operations(1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 68).(2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the m

4Main FeaturesTaking moving images, and playing them back•Recording a picture (p. 19)•Playing back a tape (p. 29)Capturing images on your computer*1)•

40You can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:–The subject is backlit–Bright subject and dark bac

41Advanced Recording OperationsYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective

42Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 44). You can also selectthe language, color, size, and posi

43Advanced Recording OperationsTo superimpose the title while you are recordingPress TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When y

44Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 characters.(1) In CAMERA or PLAYER

45Advanced Recording OperationsTo change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you wantto ch

46– CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 onlyYou can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommendeddistance between the subject an

47Advanced Recording OperationsNotes•The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:– When it stays on in the AUTO mode ( ) for mor

48CAUTION•When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reducethe risk of fire.•To prevent possible burn hazard, disconn

49EditingUsing the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.You can record and

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

50When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbingSet EDIT to ON in t

51EditingDubbing a tape easily – Easy DubbingVCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder when theVCR is connected.You c

52Dubbing a tape easily – Easy DubbingStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorderYou can control the VCR by wireless remote control.(1) Set

53Editing(2) Setting the IR SETUP code1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select th

54* TV/VCR componentNote on IR SETUP codeThe Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.Brand IR SETUP codeSony 1, 2, 3,

55Editing(4) Confirming the VCR operation1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

56Step 3: Selecting the titleYou can select title, color, size, and background color.CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as

57EditingEASY DUBBING START TITLE SEL MODE SEL SETUP00:00:0EASY DUBBING START TITLE SEL MODE SEL SETUP00:00:0NORMALNORMALNORM

58Step 5: Performing Easy DubbingMake sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set torecording pause.When you use a video c

59PC Connection— PC Connection —Viewing images using your computer– USB Streaming (Windows users only)– CCD-TRV608 onlyIf you connect your camcorder a

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

60Viewing images using your computer – USB Streaming(Windows users only)Notes•Operations are not guaranteed if you connect 2 or more pieces of USB equ

61PC ConnectionTo the USB connectorUSB cable (supplied)To the (USB) jackComputer(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.(5) Conn

623 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA orPLAYER.4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”Windows XP:Select “Start” t “Con

63PC Connection6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable.7 Reboot your computer.Step 2 Install the USB driverPerform the

64(8) Select .(9) Start playing back a tape on your camcorder. The images recorded on a tapeappears in the preview window.Viewing images using your c

65PC ConnectionViewing images live from your camcorder(1) Follow the procedure (1) - (2) on page 64, and then connect the AC poweradaptor to your camc

66Notes•When you view images using your computer with the USB connection, thefollowing conditions may occur, but do not indicate malfunction:– The ima

67Customizing Your Camcorder— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu

68Icon/itemPROGRAM AEP EFFECT D ZOOM16:9WIDESTEADYSHOT*N.S.LIGHTMenu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETPLAYER SETLCD/VF S

69Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemEDITTBCTBC stands for “Time Base Corrector.”DNRDNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”In more than 5 minutes af

Quick Start Guide7Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 29)2Press m to rewind the tape.3Press N to start playback.NoteDo not pick up yo

70Notes on the LP mode•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playingback the tape on your camcorder. When you play bac

71Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO DATEUSB STREAMLTR SIZELANGUAGEDEMO MODEPOWERswitchCAMERACAMERAPLAYERCAMERAPLAYERCAMERAPLAYERCAMERAC

72In more than 5 minutes after removing the power sourceThe “COMMANDER”* item is returned to the default setting.The other menu items are held in memo

73TroubleshootingA vertical band appears when youshoot a very bright subject.If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table

74Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch toCAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menusettings

75TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The tape was ejected after recording.• You have not recorded on the cassette yet.• The opera

76Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with theUSB cable before installing the USB driver, so the dr

77TroubleshootingFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.c Use an “I

78Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check thefollowing:See the page in parenthe

79TroubleshootingWarning messages•CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 16)•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 81)BATTERY ONLY•Q

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

80— Additional Information —About video cassettesSelecting the cassette typeYou can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcord

81Additional InformationAbout the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion bat

82About “InfoLITHIUM” battery packBattery life•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more andmore, and as

83Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camco

84Maintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycond

85Additional InformationMaintenance informationCleaning the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCDClean

86Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorderA built-in rechargeable battery is supplied with your camcorder so as to retain the date

87Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsBuilt-in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only)•Do not knock or jolt the built-in

88Maintenance information and precautionsAbout care and storage of the lens•Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in the following instances:

89Additional InformationSpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical scanningFM systemAudio recording systemRot

Getting started9Using this manualNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an

90Battery packMaximum output voltageDC 8.4 VOutput voltageDC 7.2 VCapacity5.0 Wh (700 mAh)Operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Dimensio

91Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1 Eyecup2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever(p. 23)3 V BATT release lever (p. 11)4

92qs Video control buttons (p. 29, 31)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)*M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pause)qd LIGHT button (p. 46)(CCD-TRV107

93Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlswa VOLUME +*/– buttons (p. 29)ws Speakerwd LCD screen (p. 19)wf EXPOSURE button (p. 40)wg TITLE but

94Identifying the parts and controlsef DATE button (p. 27)eg TIME button* (p. 27)eh COUNTER RESET button (p. 20)* This button has a tactile dot.efegeh

95Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Attaching the lens capAttach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.Ident

9612354Remote Commander— CCD-TRV107/TRV408 onlyThe buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorderfunction identically to

97Quick ReferenceOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder Display windowIdentifying the parts and controls1 Recording mode indicator (p. 70)/Mirr

98IndexA, BAC power adaptor... 15Adjusting viewfinder ...23A/V connectingcable ... 32, 49, 55BACK LIGHT ...