Video Camera Recorder= CCD-TR28/-I'R30 Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please and retain it for future reference. Owner's read this manual thoroughly 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. Model No. CCD-TR28/TR30 Serial No. Model No. AC-VZS/V25A Serial No.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE DO NOT REMOVE NO REFER RISK OF ELECTRIC COVER U_IER-SERVICEABLE SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SHOCK. (OR BACK). PARTS INSIDE, SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock to persons.
Welcome to Video 8 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam 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.
Before You Begin The instructions in this manual are for two models, CCD-TR28 and CCD-TR30. CCD-TR28 and CCD-TR30 are different in body color. The former is gray and the latter is black. There is no difference in function. If you want to shoot as soon as possible, read the chapters "Getting Started" and "Basic Operations" first. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] £ u_ 9 [_ Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 36) _-] NP-55 Battery pack (1) (p. 6) _-] AC-V25/V25A AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 42) [_] CR2025 Lithium Battery (Installed in the camcorder) (1) (p. 24) [_ Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (E) (p. 36) [_ RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (I) (p. I9) _-] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 38) e- "o o. g O m.
Getting Started Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery battery pack, use the supplied AC-V25/V25A AC power adaptor. pack. To charge the Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to a 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. Charging begins.
Important! Use the battery completely before re-charging! Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely. Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Align the right side of the battery camcorder, and slide the battery pack to the right. 1 pack with the white line on the 2 Removing the Battery Pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the left.
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your hatteD" 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 recording cold environment. To Save Battery in Power Turn STANDBY on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power.
The Battery Heats Up During charging or recording, the battery pack. heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for conceiTL Battery Care • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, which shortens battery life.
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened. When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeat installing and removing the battery pack. 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 caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals.
Make sure that the power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT knob, slide it down. The cassette holder automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette holder by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette holder. 1 2 To Eject the Cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECTknob, slide it down.
Before you use the camcorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Make sure that the power source is attached to the camcorder. (1) Pull out the viewfinder until it dicks. (2) While pressing the green button of the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA. (3) Tum STANDBY up. (4) Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinfler come into sharp focus. 1 2 ] ! i, 5" w e ¢D _t ¢D 13 :. : • z .
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. [a] • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. • Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
Basic Operations Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. When you start recording, the date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. You can use the Remote Commander to record yourself with your friends or family. When you use the Remote Commander, make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON (p. 37).
Note on the tape counter The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. Note on the AUTO DATE feature • The AUTO DATE feature works once a day. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - you reset the date and time. -you eject and insert the tape again. - you stop recording within 10 seconds.
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. You can also use the zoom to decide on a shooting angle before you start recording. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W'" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) i Zooming Speed (Dual speed zooming) Press the power zoom button firmly for a high-speed zoom, press it softly for a relatively slow zoom.
While you are recording, press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). The date or time displayed in the viewfinder is recorded with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded. To Stop Recording Press DATE (+) continues. 18 with the Date and Time or TIME (NEXT) again. The date or time indicator disappears.
You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting several ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. it directly to your TV for playback. There are Connect the carncorder to the TV using the suppLied RFU adaptor. Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent speaker damage before hooking up your camcorder. Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor and your TV to VHF CH3 or CH4, whichever is not active in your area.
You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. "You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a "IV or VCR (p. 19). You can use the supplied Remote Commander to control playback, if you want. Before using the Remote Commander, make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON (p. 37). (1) While pressing the green button of the POWER swih:h, turn it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.
Advanced Operations You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place .........
Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder. To remove the DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pacE. (p. 8) • AC-S10 .AC power adaptor: You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor because it has a discharging function.
You can create your own video program by editing with any other [] 8 ram, I"1111 HiS, _ VHS, S-VHS, _ VHSC, _ S-VHSC, 11] Betamax or _ ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR using an A/V connecting cable (not supplied). (p. 19) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. C >_ "U o o t_ O cil • ! O : Signal flow D o D -.i (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR.
Your camcorder is supplied with the lithium battery installed. The lithium battery lasts for about 1 year under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the _-_ indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. "11 \" Note on Lithium Battery The lithium battery has a positive (+) side and a
WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Caution Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Your camcorder's clock is set to East Standard Time at the factory, but you can reset the date and time. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and turn STANDBY up. Adjust the digits in the viewfinder.
To Correct the Date and Time Settings Press TIME (NEXT) repeatedly unHlthe minute digits stopflashing. Then repeat steps 1 and 2. To Check the Preset Date and Time Press DATE (+) or TIME(NEXT). When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off. Note on the setting of the year When you set the year, each time you press DATE (+) the digits change as follows. 1994 --+ 1995 --+ ------+ 2020 t 1 Note on the time indicator The internal dock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
To ensure clear pictures, clean the video heads periodically. hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated. When playback pictures are "noisy" or -'Z. -1 tn ® ::?.... o . y, t ca -1 ts .-4 §. "u m E.I p m o" [a] Slight contamination [b] Critical contamination If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony VS-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.) o a.
To Reattach the Viewfinder Barrel (1) Align the mark on the viewfinder barrel with the mark on the viewfinder and push in the viewfinder barrel until it dicks. (2) Turn it clockwise until it stops and push it in. 1 2 If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.
On the Lens If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes power and do not use the camcorder for about one hour. How to Prevent Moisture dim. Tum off the 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.
AC Power Charging Adaptor • Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again. • Charge the battery on a flat place without vibration. • The battery will get hot during charging. But this is normal. Do not continuously recharge a charged battery pack as that will cause the battery pack efficiency to deteriorate.
Each country has its own electricity and TV color system. the following Before using your camcorder abroad, check points. You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [a] _" [b] 0 This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
[] , [] @ [_ POWER switch [_ DATE _-] Uthium (bottom [_ BATr _-] REMOTE (+) and TIME battery of the _-_ START/STOP button (p. I5) (p. 15, 20) (NEXT) buttons compartment camcorder) (p. 24) (p. 25) [_ [8_ Battery mounting surface (p. 8) [_ (battery eject) knob STANDBY switch (p. I5) Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 38) (p. 8) _0"] COUNTER RESET button (p. I6) 32 COMMANDER switch (p.
[] [] [] @ @ @Tape [] I_ I1_ II [] transport buttons (p. 20) STOP REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) FF (advancing the tape) PAUSE @ Built-in microphone @ Remote sensor (p. 37) Aim the Remote remote control. @ [_] Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p. I3) Eyecup _-] Viewfinder (p. 13) Camera recording/battery lamp _D [1_] Tripod receptacle (p.
[] [] [] [] []Power zoom button (p. 17) [_ ]EJECT knob (p. 12) [_MIC jack (PLUGIN POWER) Connect an optional external microphone (stereo or monaural). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. [] [_ 34 REMOTE_ (LANC)control jack standsfor Local Application Control Bus System. The _ control jack is used for controlling the tape transportof video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. Grip strap (p.
For details on each indicator, refer to the pages indicated in the parentheses. .... [] @ 1 fsf ...... !E_ r_ 0 [] IT] Lights up when playing back a tape recorded in LP mode. F_ Warning indicators [_ Power zoom ['_ Recording [_] Tape transport mode (p. 15) [_] Tape counter (p. I6) _-'] Remaining tape length indicator (p. 43) indicator lamp/Battery (p. 17) [_] Remaining battery indicator (p. 9) lamp -o I'_AUTO DATE indicator (p. 15) "u [_ Date or Time (p.
The buttons identically. that have the same name on the Remote Con_rnander and on the camcorder function m [] [] [] IT] Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on the camcorder. [2-] Tape [-_ DISPLAY Preparing transport buttons Remote Size AA (R6) battery holder _-] START/STOP button [_ Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable in the Remote Commander.
Battery Life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does reader normal not work. operation. When the To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time. Using the Remote Commander Make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON.
Attach r 3B 1 the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder 2 strap (p. 32).
Video Audio recording recording system Two rotary heads, FM system system Two rotary heads, FM system Helical scanning Video signal Usable cassette NTSC color, EIA standards 8 mm video format cassette (standard 8 ram) Tape speed SP mode: Approx. 19/32 (1.43 cm)/s inches LP mode: Approx. 5/16 inches (0.72 cm)/s (playbackonly) Recording time SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120) Playback time SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120) LP mode: 4 hours (P6-120) Fastforward/rewind time Image device Viewfinder Lens Approx.
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. page The power is not on. ? The power goes off. The battery is not attached. Attach The battery is dead. Use a charged 8 the battery. 6 battery. The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
_ _y.nlP_ ...... om _,_ The image on the viewfinder screen is not The viewfinder adjusted. lens is not Adjust the viewfinder lens. 13 clear. A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background. The contrast between The playback not clear, The channel or input for the camcorder is not picture is the subject and background too high. is The camcorder is not malfunctioning. Change locations. Make the correct selection.
• Sym.t • _. The POWER [ _Coffective Actions ", Set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again. lamp does not light. _' The CHARGE lamp i flashes. )age See the following chart. When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes Check through the following chart. Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor. Install the same battery .÷ If the CHARGE lamp flashes again, install another battery.
If indicators flash in the viewfinder or a caution lamp on the camcurder flashes, check the following: I i !!i!i:!ii_!_!i_ ¸i!!ii i!_i_ii_i_ _i:i_i!i _iii:!_ii_: ! _!_! i_ii_ii_!_i!iiii !_i ili_i _ ii_!_i_ii_, _i!_, ¸_ iii _, ,iLl -_-4 U" [] _r -1 _\III|II/_ ÷ Vi-I The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. [-2"]The tape is near the end. The flashing is slow. [-3"1The tape has run out. The flashing becomes rapid.
Index ,4,8 F, G, H R AC power adaptor .............6, 21 Adjusting viewfmder ..............13 AUTO DATE ..........................15 A/V connecting cable ............19 Battery pack ................................. 6 Fastforward ................................ 20 Remote Commander .............36 REMOTEcontrol jack ...........34 Rewind ........................................ 20 RFU adaptor ..............................19 I,J, K, L LANC .......................................... 34 Lithium battery .
