Sony CCD-TRV65E User Manual

Before you begin
Using this manual ................................................... 5
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 7

Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ............ 8
Inserting a cassette ............................................... 14

Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................. 15

Using the zoom feature ..................................... 18
Selecting the START/STOP mode .................. 20
Shooting with the LCD screen ......................... 21
Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror

mode) ................................................................ 22

Hints for better shooting ..................................... 23
Checking the recorded picture ........................... 25
Playing back a tape ............................................... 27
Searching for the end of the picture ................... 30

Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........................ 31

Using the mains ................................................. 31

Changing the mode settings ............................... 33

– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting ................................. 39
Using the FADER function (CCD-TRV23E/

TRV35E/TRV65E only) ..................................... 40

Shooting in the dark (NightShot) (CCD-TRV23E/

TRV35E/TRV65E only) ..................................... 43

Using the wide mode function ........................... 44
Using the PROGRAM AE function .................... 46
Focusing manually (CCD-TRV23E/TRV35E/

TRV65E only) ..................................................... 48

Enjoying picture effect ......................................... 50
Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TRV23E/TRV35E/

TRV65E only) ..................................................... 52

Superimposing a title ........................................... 54
Making your own titles ....................................... 56
Recording with the date/time ............................ 58
Optimizing the recording condition .................. 59
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

(CCD-TRV35E/TRV65E only) ......................... 60

– for playback/editing –
Watching on a TV screen ..................................... 60
Editing onto another tape .................................... 63
Recording from a VCR or TV

(CCD-TRV65E only) .......................................... 64

Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ........................................................... 65

Resetting the date and time ................................. 67
Simple setting of clock by time difference ........ 68
Usable cassettes and playback modes ............... 69
Tips for using the battery pack ........................... 71
Maintenance information and precautions ....... 75
Using your camcorder abroad ............................ 81
Trouble check ........................................................ 82
Self-diagnosis display .......................................... 88
Specifications ......................................................... 90
Identifying the parts ............................................. 94
Warning indicators ............................................. 104
Index ..................................................................... 106