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Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV5 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-864-186-11 (2)
Digital Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
DCR-TRV5
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-864-186-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV5 ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Resetting the date and time ... 66 Tips for using the battery pack ... 67 Maintenance information and precautions ... 71 Using your camcorder abroad ... 74 Trouble check ... 75 Self-diagnosis function ... 80 Specifications ... 81 Identifying the parts ... 82 Warning indicators ...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are: •...

  • Page 5: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

  • Page 6: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 87) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7) 3 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 7, 22) The shape of the plug varies from region to region.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.
  • Page 8 NP-F530 Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack ( 1) Set the POWER switch to OFF to prevent misoperation of the camcorder. ( 2) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release lever.

  • Page 10: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with logo* only. Make sure that the power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette lid and compartment open. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out into the cassette compartment.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 66).
  • Page 12 • When you record in LP mode, we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

  • Page 13: Using The Zoom Feature

    Camera recording Note on remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds. Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode

    ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC : When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (2) Press START/STOP. Recording starts.

  • Page 15: Shooting With The Lcd Screen

    Notes on the LCD panel • When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. • When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

  • Page 16: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot

    Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body. Notes on mirror mode • When you turn the LCD panel about 90 degrees to 180 degrees, the camcorder enters mirror mode. • Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD.

  • Page 17: Hints For Better Shooting

    For hand-held shots, you will 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. [a] •...
  • Page 18 When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

  • Page 19: Playing Back A Tape

    (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOL +/–. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. To stop playback, press p.

  • Page 20: Various Playback Modes

    • During playback other than normal playback, the previous recording may appear in mosaic image. This is not malfunction. • When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. To resume playback, press (. Note on slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on this camcorder;...

  • Page 21: Searching For The End Of The Picture

    Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search).

  • Page 22: Advanced Operations

    Using a car battery Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the camcorder using the supplied DK-415 connecting cord.

  • Page 23: Changing The Mode Settings

    Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the control dial. Only the selected item is displayed.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    • Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicator both on the LCD panel and TV screen. AUTO TV ON <ON/rOFF> You can use this feature only with Sony TVs. • Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function.
  • Page 25 • Select 16BIT to record the one stereo sound with high quality. D ZOOM <rON/OFF> • Select ON to activate digital zooming. • Select OFF not to use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 10x optical zoom. STEADYSHOT <rON/OFF> • Normally select ON.
  • Page 26 When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF.

  • Page 27: Shooting With Backlighting

    Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

  • Page 28: Using The Fader Function

    When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired indicator flashes. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

  • Page 29: Photo Recording

    PHOTO lightly again. If you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander when a still picture appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the camcorder will record that still picture. However, you cannot select other still pictures by using this button.

  • Page 30: Printing The Still Picture

    Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well. Video printer VIDEO S VIDEO Ç...

  • Page 31: Using The Wide Mode Function

    Using the wide mode function You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [c].

  • Page 32: Using The Program Ae Function

    • In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. • In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

  • Page 33: Control Dial

    Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen. (2) Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the control dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode, then press the control dial.

  • Page 34: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •...
  • Page 35 Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Press FOCUS. The f indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the control dial to focus on the subject. FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to turn off f indicator.

  • Page 36: Enjoying Picture Effect

    Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. PASTEL [a] The picture is in pastel tones. NEG. ART [b] The color of the picture is reversed. SEPIA The picture is sepia. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).

  • Page 37: Using Picture Effect Function

    MENU To return to normal mode Select OFF in step 3, then press the control dial. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. MENU LCD BRIGHT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1)Press EXPOSURE.

  • Page 39: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select from eight preset titles and one original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.
  • Page 40 Superimposing a title While you are playing back, pausing, or recording After step 6, “SAVE” appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set. While in Standby mode After step 6, the “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, “SAVE”...

  • Page 41: Erasing A Title

    Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the control dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the control dial. (4) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press the control dial again.

  • Page 42: Making A Custom Title

    Making a custom title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make one title of up to 20 characters and store it in memory. (1) Press TITLE to display the titles on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the control dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press the control dial.
  • Page 43 Making a custom title To erase a character In step 3, turn the control dial to select [ M ] then press the control dial. The last character is erased. To change the title you have made In step 2, turn the control dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press the control dial. Erase characters one after another, then make the new title again.

  • Page 44: Labeling A Cassette

    Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV screen.
  • Page 45 Labeling a cassette POWER MENU MENU TAPE TITLE MUSIC––––––––––––––– AB CD E 1 2 3 4 5 F GH I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MNO ’ , . / - PQR S T UVWXY Z& MENU : END MENU COMMANDER HiFi SOUND...
  • Page 46 Labeling a cassette To erase a character In step 5 turn the control dial to select [ M ], then press the control dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If the mark appears in step 4 The cassette memory is full.

  • Page 47: Releasing The Steadyshot Function

    Releasing the STEADYSHOT function When you shoot, the indicates that the SteadyShot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot function. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

  • Page 48: Watching On A Tv Screen

    If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
  • Page 49 (4) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of the LASER LINK button is flashing. (5) Press ( on the camcorder to start playback. (6) Adjust the angle and direction of both the camcorder and AV cordless IR receiver. To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK.

  • Page 50: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape With Date - Date Search

    Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date – date search You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date – Date Search function. To search the beginning of the specific date and play back from the point, there are two ways: •...

  • Page 51: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape With Date

    Notes • The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. The camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one. • The short cursor on the screen suggests the date selected in the previous time.

  • Page 52: Searching For The Date Without Using Cassette Memory

    (6) When the current position is [b], press = to search towards [a] or press + to search towards [c]. Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date. Playback starts automatically when date changed.

  • Page 53: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape With Title - Title Search

    Notes • You cannot superimpose or search a title, if you use a cassette tape without cassette memory. • The camcorder may not search, if a tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions. 2,3,4...

  • Page 54: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan

    Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan You can search for the recorded still picture – Photo Search function. There are two modes in Photo Search: • Using cassette memory, you can select the recorded date which is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 55 (5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. (6) Press = or + to select the photo for playback. Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene. Playback starts from the photo automatically. PHOTO SEARCH To stop searching Press p.
  • Page 56 Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan Scanning photo – photo scan You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 57: Returning To A Pre-Registered Position

    Returning to a pre-registered position Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. (1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you later want to locate. The counter shows “0:00:00” and “ZERO SET MEMORY” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

  • Page 58: Displaying Recording Data - Data Code Function

    When bars (-- -- --) appear • A blank portion of the tape is being played back. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set. • The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

  • Page 59: Editing Onto Another Tape

    And when you playback the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter. • You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. In this case “DV IN” indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 60: Starting Editing

    TV or VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. • You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.

  • Page 61: Replacing Recording On A Tape - Insert Editing

    (2) On the VCR, locate the start point to be inserted and set it to playback pause mode. (3) On the camcorder, press ( to set it to playback mode, and then locate the point where the insert should end by pressing 0 or ). Then press P to set it to playback pause mode.

  • Page 62: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add a sound on your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased.

  • Page 63: Adding An Audio Sound On A Recorded Tape

    • A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • If you add a new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV5), the sound quality may become worse.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. This camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory. The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape.

  • Page 65: Charging The Vanadium-Lithium Battery In The Camcorder

    It will be completely discharged in about half year if you do not use the camcorder at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation.

  • Page 66: Resetting The Date And Time

    The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the camcorder for about half year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the camcorder will have been discharged.

  • Page 67: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are recording in a cold environment. To save battery power Do not leave the camcorder in Standby mode when not recording to save the battery power. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.
  • Page 68 This is not cause for concern, and is normal. Battery pack care • Remove the 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.
  • Page 69 To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.
  • Page 70 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on charging A brand-new battery pack A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. Recharge the battery pack whenever you like You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged.

  • Page 71: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    LCD screen or in the viewfinder If [a] or [b] happens, clean the video heads with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning.
  • Page 72 Camcorder care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.
  • Page 73 • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 74: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Difference in color systems This camcorder is a NTSC system-based camcorder.

  • Page 75: Trouble Check

    Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder Power Symptom The power is not on.
  • Page 76 Trouble check Operation Symptom The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard. The SteadyShot function does not activate.
  • Page 77 The camcorder is not malfunctioning. m Change locations. • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 71) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette.
  • Page 78 Cause and/or corrective actions • Remove the DV connecting cable, and connect it again. • If the power of the camcorder is on for a long time, it becomes warm, which is not malfunction. • Something is blocking the infrared rays.
  • Page 79 The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.

  • Page 80: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Five-digit display C:21:ππ C:22:ππ C:31:ππ C:32:ππ E:61:ππ E:62:ππ If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD screen/viewfinder Self-diagnosis display •C:ππ:ππ •E:ππ:ππ Cause and/or corrective actions • Moisture condensation has occurred.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP-F330, NP-F550, NP-F530 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C (–4 F to 140 F)

  • Page 82: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 12) 2 RESET button (p. 78) 3 Control dial (p. 23) 4 PHOTO button (p. 29) 5 START/STOP button (p. 11) 6 POWER switch (p. 11, 19) 7 Operation buttons [a] When the POWER switch is set to 0 (rewind) button (p.
  • Page 83 Identifying the parts !¡ !™ 8 LCD Screen (p. 15, 19) 9 VOL (volume) button (p. 19) 0 OPEN button (p. 19) !¡ DISPLAY button (p. 19) !™ END SEARCH button (p. 21) !£ Viewfinder (p. 12) !¢ TITLE button (p. 39, 42) !∞...
  • Page 84 Identifying the parts !• !ª @º @¡ @™ @£ @¢ !• Cassette compartment (p. 10) !ª Hook for shoulder strap @º Power zoom switch (p. 13) @¡ 2 headphones jack (p. 20) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap. @™...
  • Page 85 #º AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack (p. 48) #¡ DV IN/OUT jack (p. 59) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394- 1995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.
  • Page 86 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 VTR.
  • Page 87 Identifying the parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 1 PHOTO button (p. 29) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 19) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 50, 53, 54) 4 =/+ buttons (p.
  • Page 88 • This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1,2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
  • Page 89 Identifying the Parts Operation indicators M FADER 16:9WIDE SOLARIZE !º !¡ 1 Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) 2 Zoom indicator (p. 13)/Exposure indicator (p. 38) 3 Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 35) 4 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 32) 5 SteadyShot indicator (p. 47) 6 BACK LIGHT indicator (p.

  • Page 90: Warning Indicators

    9 The self-diagnosis function is working. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 80). If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 0 The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. !¡ The tape has no cassette memory.

  • Page 91: Index

    Index A, B Audio mode ... 64 Battery release ... 9 BEEP ... 12 Car battery ... 22 Cassette memory ... 4 Charging battery pack ... 7 Charging vanadium-lithium battery ... 65 Cleaning video heads ... 71 Clock set ... 66 Color TV system ...
  • Page 92 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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