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(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 7
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Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 8
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Quick Start Guide ······································································ 1-1
Getting Started ··········································································· 1-1
Using this manual ·································································· 1-1
Checking supplied accessories ·············································· 1-2
Step 1: Preparing the power supply ······································· 1-2
Installing the battery pack ········································· 1-2
Charging the battery pack ········································· 1-2
Connecting to a wall outlet ······································· 1-3
Step 2: Inserting a cassette ···················································· 1-3
Recording - Basics ···································································· 1-4
Recording a picture ································································ 1-4
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ···························· 1-5
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ··········································· 1-5
Superimposing the date and time on pictures ························ 1-5
Checking the recording
- END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review ·················· 1-5
Playback - Basics ······································································ 1-6
Playing back a tape ································································ 1-6
Viewing the recording on TV ················································ 1-6
Advanced Recording Operations ··············································· 1-7
Recording a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87/TRV87P only) ······· 1-7
Using the wide mode ····························································· 1-8
Using the fader function ························································ 1-8
Using special effects - Picture effect ····································· 1-9
Using special effects
- Digital effect (CCD-TRV87/TRV87P only) ···················· 1-9
Using the PROGRAM AE function ····································· 1-10
Adjusting the exposure manually ········································ 1-10
Focusing manually ······························································· 1-11
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-11
Making your own titles ························································ 1-11
Using the built-in light ························································· 1-12
Advanced Playback Operations ··············································· 1-12
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87/TRV87P only) ··········································· 1-12
Editing ····················································································· 1-13
Dubbing a tape ····································································· 1-13
Recording video or TV programs
(CCD-TRV87/TRV87P only) ··········································· 1-13
Customizing Your Camcorder ················································· 1-13
Changing the menu settings ················································· 1-13
Resetting the date and time ·················································· 1-15
Additional Information ···························································· 1-15
Usable cassettes and playback modes ·································· 1-15
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ················· 1-16
Troubleshooting ··································································· 1-16
Self-diagnosis display ·························································· 1-17
Warning indicators and messages ········································ 1-17
Using your camcorder abroad ·············································· 1-18
Maintenance information and precautions ··························· 1-18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference ······································································ 1-19
Identifying the parts and controls ········································ 1-19
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2-10. VC-234, EJ-29/30 BOARDS,
2-11. CF-66 BOARD, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL
(TR MODEL) ································································ 2-11
2-12. CF-67 BOARD, SPEAKER, PUSH SWITCH
(TRV MODEL) ····························································· 2-12
2-13. LCD BLOCK ASSEMBLY, HINGE ASSEMBLY
(TRV MODEL) ····························································· 2-12
2-14. HARNESS PROCESSING OF THE HINGE
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FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ······················· 4-3
4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································ 4-5
• CD-239/240 (CCD IMAGER)
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PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................. 4-9
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-11
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-13
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-21