2) t(_._ SONY° _.9._2_ 3-758-475-21 (1) Video Camera Recorder m CCD-TR42/TR701TR72/TR80/TR82 Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's 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.CCDSerial No. Model No. AC-V Serial No.
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Before You Begin Checking Your Model Number Checking Supplied Accessories 4 5 Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Inserting a Cassette 9 Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 10 0 Basic Operations Camera Recording 11 Using the Zoom Feature 13 Hints for Better Shooting 14 Checking the Recorded Picture 15 Connections for Playback 16 Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio Input Jack_ 1_ Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks or VCR Playing Back a Tape 17 10 Advanced Operations Using
Before You Beq lhe instructions in this manual arc lot five models listed below. Belorc you sta_'t reading and operating, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR42 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TR82". As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g.
Check that the following a_'cessorie_ are _upplied with your camcorder. [] oq 5/ [] o [] z or t_ RFU-90UC RFU-95UC o_ [] [] [] > 2_ (CCD-TR72/TR80) [] Wireless remote commander (1) (p.17, 48) [] NP-5S Battery pack (1) (p.6, 33) [] AC-V25/V25A/V25B [] RFU-90UC/95UC RFU adaptor (1) (p.16) [] Shoulder strap (1) (pA6) [] CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.30) Already installed in the camcorder. [] Size AA (R16) Battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.48) [] A/V connecting cable (1) (p.
Getting Started Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install tile battery pack. pack, use the supplied AC-V25/V25A/V25B AC power adaptor. Charging the Batte_ 1o charge the batter 3 Pack Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration. (1) Connect the AC power adaptor 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.
CCD-TR82 NP-55 Battery pack Typical recording Continuous time** recording time*** NP-80/ 80D NP-77H NP-66H NP-60D [ NP-55H I 30 85 75 55 40 35 55 165 145 105 75 65 ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. *** Approximate continuous recording time indoors.
Installing the Battery Pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder, and slide the battery pack to the right. 2 Removing the Battery Pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATF, slide the battery pack to the left.
Make sure that a power s(_urcc is installed. (1) While sliding the lid lock, lift up the lid. "lhel/t)pen it. (2) Press EJEC 1. I he ca,_sette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. {3) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out. (4) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) Close the lid until it locks. 3 k 5 4 _0 r'3 To Eject the Cassette Press EJECT.
Before you lens. Make (1) While STANDBY come use the camcorder sure that the power for file In'st time or atter someone else source is coru'tected to the camcorder. l_as u_ed it, loLus tile viewtinder pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA. (2) Turn up. (3) Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder into sharp focus.
Basic Operations Make sure seconds that a power after you start aource recording and a cassette (AUTO is into, DATE ted. I he date feature). This is auton_atically feature works only recorded once for l0 a day. You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Before you record one-time events, you may want make a trial recording to make sure that you are using the camcorder correctly. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA.
Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. 1'o resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press START/STOP. Note on recording When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual recording.
Using the Zoom Feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly. T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) ¢3 p_ r_ Zooming Speed Press the power zoom button firmly for a high-speed zoom. Press it softly for a relatively slow zoom.
For hand-held shots, you'll get better [al results holding the camcorder according to the tollowing suggestions: i • 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.
Using EDI ISEARCIt, viewfinder. you call review tile last recorded scene t)l check tile leLorded pictule in the (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press EDITSEARCH. Press the - ((_)) side momentarily, the last few seconds of the recorded portion plays back (Rec Review). Keep pressing EDITSEARCH to play back the last recorded portion (Edit Search).
You can use this connect your source (p.19). cam,order camcorder Connecting as ,_ VkJR by connecting as shown below. to a TV without IV for playback, lherc It is recommended it to your to use the house current Video/Audio Input Jacks are some way_ t_ as the power i Connect the camcorder to the TV using the supplied RFU adaptor. Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor and your TV channel to VHF channel CH3 or CH4, whichever is not active in your area.
For Monaural Models (CCD-TR42/TR10/TR82) Connect the camcorder to your TV by using a monarual A/V col_lwcting _able (not _upplied). Set the "FV/VCR selector to VCR on the TV. When connecting the camcorder to VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. WDEO/A0610 ViDEO/AUDIO' OUTPUT INPUT , }: ; INPUT VIDEO AUDfO CCD-TR42iTR70/TR82 :Signalflow ,, ' : R You can monitor the playback picture in the _ icwtindcr.
I To stop playback, p_c_s [3. To rewind the tape, press .,4.,4. To advance the tape rapidly, pre_s Ibq_. Various Playback Modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press II during playback. To resume playback, ple_ II or [_'. To locate a scene (Picture Search) Keep pressing _ or 1_ during playback. To resurne normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan) Keep pressing _ while rewinding or _ while advancing the tape.
Advanced You ccu_ choose any of the following pt>we_ sotuccs tor your camcorder: battery pack (1'.0), hc_u>e current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Using a Car Battery Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of a 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 pack. (p.8) • AC-S10 AC power adaptor: You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor discharging function.
When you shoot a >ubject with the light s_urce behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT. Press BACK LIGHT. The [] indicator appears inside the viewfinder. i , [a] > B [b] y BA_HT { [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Press BACK LIGHT again to let the [] indicator go out under picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition. normal lighting condition.
You can select from k_ut I'ROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out of focus), capture high-speed action or night views. Selecting the Best Mode ..... Select the best mode by using the following _L_ examples.
You,anladeint)lladeouttogivvy_mrecording ,iprotessional appcman¢c. When fading ill,tile picture willgradually appear fromblack ormosaic. Thesound willalso gradually increase. When fading out,thepicture willgradually fade toblack ormosaic. Thesound willalso decrease. When Fading in [a] (1) During the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The fade indicator (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing. When Fading out [b] (1) During recording, press FADER.
For the When you is working model with the STEADY shoot, the _(0)_ indicator appears and the camcorder compensates You can release the Steady Shot function. stationary object with a tripod. SHOT switch in the viewfinder. for camera-shake.
You can change (1) Press MENU the mode ,_etting> m the mcm_ _),Mcm to display the menu in tile viewfinder. press EXECUTE. the other modes, to Imther enjoy the {eatmcs and iunctions. (2) Press I" or 4, to select the desired item, (3) Press t" or 4, to set the desired mode, then press EXECUTE. If you repeat steps 2 and 3. (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. ,u i MENU _ oFF c_.... 1 iJ °0.0 ,,i i _ } 2 i want i then to change i i .... ,ll_/.
Items in CAMERA mode WIND -- For stereo models (CCD-TR72f! RSt)) • Select ON to reduce wind noise when rec_rdmg • Normally select OFF. AUTO DATE • Select ON to record the date of recording • Select OFF otherwise. ill stetting wind. automatically (AUTO DATE feature p.12). CLOCK SET Select this item when you need to reset the clock (p.31). AREA Select the area number of the time zone where you will use the camcorder clock (p.27). D.S.T.
Using the World Clock Reset the clock according to the local time zone by setting AREA and D.S.T. modes in the menu system. First find the area number in the "Time zone chart" on page 28. (1) Turn STANDBY up. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select AREA item (p.26). Press t' or 4, to select the area number where you will use the camcorder. Press EXECUTE. (4) Select D.S.T. item (p.26). Press 4' or 4. to select ON: for Daylight Saving Time or OFF: for standard time. Press EXECUTE. OFF OOMMANDER .
b Time Zone Chart Area number 28 Area number Area name 1 LONDON England, 2 PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, CET 3 CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Israel, Turkey 4 MOSCOW Ethiopia, 5 DUBAI United Arab Emirates 6 KARACHI Maidives, Pakistan 7 DACCA Bangladesh, 8 BANGKOK Cambodia, 9 HNGKNG Australia (west), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Bali, Borneo), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan 10 TOKYO Japan, Korea 11 SYDNEY Australia 12 SOLOMON New Caledonia 13
You can create your own video program by editing with any other I*1.8 nun, I'liR1.Hi8, vlls VI IS, SvIIS SVHS, _ VHSC, Slvl!Sl_ S-VHSC, or II] Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. After connecting the camcorder to the VCR, (1} Slide the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Set EDIT mode to ON in the menu system picture deterioration (p.25). to minimise the O c:_ : Signal flow B (11 Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record recorded tape into the camcorder.
i Additional Information 'four camcorder is supplied with the lithium battery installed, rlhe litllium battery lasts tor about I year under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, _ indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with the Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery, Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Press I' or 4, to _eluct CLOCK _lzl item (p.26). Press EXECUTE. (3) Press t' or 4, to select the area number where you will use the camcorder. Press EXECUTE. (4) Select D.S.T. ON for Daylight Saving Time or OFF for standard time. Press EXECUTE. (5) Set year, month, day, time, minute by pressing t', 4, and EXECUTE. Note that when you keep '1' and ,I, pressed, the digits advance faster.
To Correct the Date Repeat steps 2 to 5. To Check the Date and and Time Setting Time Press DATE to display the date indicator in the viewfinder, l're,_s 11ME to display When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out. To Reset Change to Standard Time D.S.T. mode setting in the menu The year indicator changes 1994_ 1995 <------> 2024 f system (p.25). as follows: I Note on the time indicator The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
Tile playback mode is selected the tape was recorded. automatically according to the recording system (SI'/LI' mode) in which Notes on AFM Hi-Fi stereo -- For stereo models (CCD-TR72/TR80) When you play back the tape, the sound is in monaural if: • You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video recorder/player. • You record the tape on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this camcorder.
When to Replace the Battery Pack While you are using your camcorder, power is used up. the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder. [b] on page 33. When the _-X_indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, slide the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Notes on Charging A Brand-new Battery A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack • Make sure to use up the battery before recharging. • If recording is completed before the c\mindicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the battery indicator flashes rapidly.
Moisture Condensation 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. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. However, take the following precautions.
Video Head Cleaning To ensure clear pictures, clean the video heads periodically. hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated. When playback pictures are "noisy" or •"_ lbl (al y [a] Slight contamination [b] Critical contamination If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.
Precautions Camcorder Operation • Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use only the accessories recommended in this manual. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camera.
Each country the following ha,_ lt_ o_.n points: electricity alld 1 V colol _)._tcm_. Belore u_ing _,,om camcorder abroad, check Power Sources You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor of the wall outlet [b]. AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V [aI, if necessary, depending on the design ¢D [a] [b] r_ This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder.
If you run into all> Imoblenl u_,ing tlw cain_order, use the following table to troubleshoot the probkqn. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camco_er Symptom The power The power Cause is not on. The battery attached. goes off. The battery discharged. pack is quickly START/STOP Corrective Actions pack is not 8 The battery is dead.
Symptom Cause No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. (CCD-TR72/80) Excessive high-pitched sound heard. (CCD-TR72/TR80) "_ i is The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear, Corrective Actions The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to "1" or "2" in the menu system. Set to "STEREO" system. The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the menu system. When OFF. The viewfinder adjusted. Adjust lens is not 25 the viewfinder lens.
AC Power Adaptor Symptom The POWER lamp does not _. Cause light, o I o. < _ -The CHARGE lamp flashes. CorrectiveActions _ Set the selector to the center position and page disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again. 7 See the following chart. When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes Check through the following chart. Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor. -_i If the CHARGE lamp flashes again, install another battery pack.
Video Camera Recorder System Video recording system: lwo Viewfinder: See tile table bclo_x. Lens: See the table below. Color temperature: Auto Minimum illumination: See the table below. Illumination range: See the table below. Recommended illumination: More than 100 lx rotary heads, Helical scamling, FM system Audio recording system: Rotary heads, FM system Video signal: NTSC color, E1A standards Usable cassette: 8 mm video format cassette (standard 8 ram) Tape speed: Approx.
Model CCD-TR42 Headphones/ Earphonejack Mini jack Stereo minijack Mini jack M1C_ck Mini jack Stereo minijack Minijack -66 dBs low impedance with 2.5 to 3 V DC, output impedance 6.8 ldl (9 3.5 mm) 5.4 W Camera recording, including the viewfinder I 4.9W Average i power I consumption ccD-TRT0 CCD-TR72 _ CCD-TR80 5.0 W 5.2W 5.
The illustrations in this section are of CCD- 1 R82. [] [] COUNTER RESET button [] TIME [] DATE button [] BATr button (battery) (p.12) (p.20) (p.20) release knob (p.8) [] Viewfinder release knob (p.14, 37) [] Battery mounting [] START/STOP button (p.11) [] STANDBY switch (p.10, 11) [] Menu operation surface (p.8) buttons (p.
I J II [] [] [] [] [] ,.£ CCD-TR82 [] [] [] Tape transport • STOP buttons (p.17) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) FF (fast forward) II PAUSE These buttons will function in PLAYER mode. [] Lens cover [] POWER switch (p.10,11) [] STEADY SHOT switch (p.24) [] FADER button (p.23) [] POWER ZOOM button (p.13) [] EJECT button (p.9) [] Eyecup (p.14) [] EDITSEARCH button (p.15) [] Viewfinder adjustment ring (p.10) [] Built-in microphone [] Viewfinder (p.
Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function identically. [] Transmitter (p.49) Point toward the remote sensor to control the [] Size AA (R6) battery holder camcorder after turning on the camcorder. [] START/STOP button [] Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable Remote Commander. on the POWER switch [] Tape transport buttons (p.17) [] DISPLAY button (p.
Using the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set to t)N in the mellu ,_ystcm (p.25). ,i 0 i u i MENU OFF t, i _ EX_TE IME.U},_ i I it , Remote Control Direction Aim the RemoteCommander to the remote sensorwithin the rangeas shown below. 15_I# " ",:" "_: _.... ;"_ Notes on the Remote Commander • Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.
In the Viewfinder [] [] CCD-TR82 [] [] [] [] Wind noise reduction indicator (p.26) (CCD-TR72/TRSO only) [] Lights up when playing back a tape recorded in LP mode (p.33) [] PROGRAM AE mode indicator (p.22) [] Tape transport mode (p.11, 17) [] Steady Shot indicator (p.24) (CCD-TR82 only) [] Tape counter (p.12) [] Tape remaining indicator [] Back light indicator (p.21) 5min [] FADER indicator (p.23) [] Power zoom indicator (p.13) [] Warning indicator (p.51) .÷ _ ,,÷ 1rain .
If indicators flash j_ : You can bear in tile viewlinder, tbe beep sound [] ol a Caution wben the BEEP lamp on the camcorder flah_c_, check the loliowing: is set to ON. [] [] 5mln _,,%- ÷ ÷ [] Ji .h.h...[] _ [] ." 11B7._" A: _t,_ _ _sl_ _ [] -_A'- 'h'h"" [] gq -_._.'t Battery Remaining Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. [] Moisture [] The video heads may be contaminated [] The tape is near the end. [] [] The tape has run out.
Index !i A il :_ _itr_ ' :'::' ;:_;_ :!....... F,G,H AC power adaptor .............. 6, Adjusting viewfinder ............. AFM Hi-Fi stereo .................... AUTO DATE ........................... A/V connecting 19 10 33 12 FADER ..................................... Fast-forward ............................ Shoulder strap ......................... 46 Skip scan .................................. 18 qports finder ............................ 14 andby ..............................
