SONY Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before opt, rating the uz_it, please read Ibis manu_ll thorou_l_.]),, and rt?tain it for future reference. Owner's Record ThL' model and serial numbers are located number in the space provided below. call upon your Sony dealer regarding on the bottom. Modal No CCD-TR Model N(, ACd Serial Serial No No Record the serial Refer Io these numbers this product.
Welcome! £'ongra tuiations on your purchase of this Sony l L_ndycam t_)camcorder. With your I landycam, you can caphlre life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Yottr Handvcam is loaded with advanced features, but at Ihe same time it is very easy to use. You will soot_ be prodticing home video that you can en]uy for years to come. For the customers To prevent fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture. do in the U.S.A.
Before you begin Using this manual Checking ................................... supplied accessories 4 .............. 6 Adjusting the exposure (CCD TR97/ TR917/TR940 only) ........................ 42 Superimposing ........................... 44 own titles ........................ 46 Making a title your Recording with Optirnizing Getting started Installing the batter}, pack ............................................................. a cassette 7 ..............................
Before you begin l he ilIsIruc{ioFLS in thi_ manual are for the six models listed behm. lkqore you start re _ding this manual and operating the trait, clleck xour model number by Iookin_ at I1_' boltom of whir _amcorder. I'hcL'CD-TRqI7 'TRC)40i_,_hvm(,de_u>ed forilhl_-tratam purposes. Otherwise, the model name i_ indicated m the ilhlstrations Any differences ill Ol_,eralion are clearly, indicated m the text. for e×ample, "CCD-l'RO17iTN940 only.
Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country need an NTSC system-based TV. to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you w r_ Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions • The on camcorder LCD screen precision and/or technology.
Check that the Iolkv,,,'in_ aocess:_nc_, are supplied with vo_.u" ¢awiCol'der % I® % % % Q or % [_ Wireless Remote Commander [] (1) Size AA (R6) battery Commander (p. 76) CCD-TR67 /TR87 CCD-TR67 /TR97 / TR917 /TR940 ACoLIOA/LIOBILIOC (1), Power AC power adaptor Battery iTRg l 7/TR940 pack A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 19) *for stereo model Shoulder (1) (p. 7, 23) [] strap (1) (p. 77) Battery case (1) (p. 24) CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97iTR940 only camcorder.
Before using your camcorder, Installing the battery you first need to install and charge the battery pack, pack (1) While pressing BATT RE1,EASE, direction of the arrow. slide the lower battery terminal cover in the | (2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the • mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. 1 Q. 2 1 BATT RELEASE \ Note on the battery pack D;_ not c
Charging the battery pack Cha_ge the battery pack ol_ a ilat suriac,.' :*,ithe, ut vibratic, n The battery a little m the M,_torx pack is charg,:d (1) Open adaptor the DC iN iaek cover and connect the supplied DC tN iack with the plug's • mark up (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF Remaining AC powel to the adaptor battery tinae is indicated by the minutes on the display windm_. Charging begins.
Charging time Battery pack NI'=F330 N P-F530 _supplied) NP-F55{_ NP k73(1H / 1-750 N P-F950 21Ll (150) 3_} (240) 390 (330) Charging time* (rnin.) 15{/ (9{}) NP-F730 NI'-F930 The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack nsmg the supplied adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the 5TARTiC,TOP MODE switch is set to £_. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the canrcorder is working correct[} When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the dale and time to your time before you start recording (p. 57). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATEfeature).
To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears mode). in the viewfmder (Standby To finish recording [b] Press START!STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF, Then, eject the cassette. [a] m [b] F," ,oCK STBY 0:35:20 START;S'OP START;STOP STAR_STO _ Note For getting remaining battery time irtdicated correctly, leave the battery' pack ir_stalled after use.
Notes on the tape counter • Tile tape euunter indicates the recording t_r playback time Use it as a _;uide. There will be a time tag of several seconds from the actual lime To set the counter to zero, press COUN 1ER RESET. • {{the tape is rvcorded m SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows inc_rrect recording time: When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Using the zoom feature Zooming scene, is a recording For more professinnal-looking "T" side: "W" side: for for telephoto wide-angle technique that recordings, lets you use change the zoom (subject appears closer) (subject appears farther the size function of the subject in the sparingly.
Selecting the START/STOP mode Your calncorder has three modes. Fhese modes enable w_u to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. ._. : Recordh_g starts when you press START/STOP, press it again (normal mode).
Fur [;anddleld shots, vou'ii lolIowin_ _,suggeshon'_ gel better results by holding ti_e camcorder • t fold the cdn_curder liEn/Iv and set'ill t" it "_viH1 the grip mampulate the controls with _our thumb [a], • Place your right * Place your left in nlicrophone elbm_ hand against under yore nccordin:,: to l]_c slra F, st_ that you Lal/ea:_il\ side.
t 4trig i!DIISI :\1"_.(I { you can rex ie_ the '.a-_tre_ old_'d _.o'ne oT _heck fl_e Ic'¢_Irded pictu1t' in the x i_'_ lindv_ (I) While pre_,sing CI\MFR,\. (2) Turn the small grc'cn button STANDBY oll the I>OWFR s\vilch, >L.,tit to tip to S I'ANDF;Y. (3) Press l'he - (C_) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; recorded portitm play back (Rec Review). the last tow st>collds of the You can monitor the sound h-ore beadphot_es (CCD-TROI7iTR940 only).
L onnt',.-t the ,.,_mcordetto \our IV ,.,r \_'R to watch the pln\ b,_,_ k p'.,. :ur,.' on the FV •
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type -CCD-TR917/TR940 only U_mnect only the white plug for audio on bnti_ the camcorde_ ami With this connection, the sourtd is monaural evet_ in stereo model. To connect Use to a TV or VCR without al_ RFU-95U(' I
You can mtmitor Ihc pla?.back picture in Ihc vicwi:ii_der You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or \:( I,_. (1) While pressing the small green button ol_ the P()WER switch, set it to VTR (CCD-TRq17iTR940) or PLAYER (CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87!TR97). The video control buttons light up (CCD-TR97!TR917/TR940 only). (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press _ to rewind the tape. {4) Press Im_to start playback.
Using headphones Connect headphonus O_ot %upplied) to the _ jack (C('D I'R_)ITiTR_4t) Note on the The lens open Various only) lens cover cover not open does the lens cover playback manually when the POWER It may cause switch is set to VTR 'PLAYER Do not malfunction. modes You can enjoy pictures in the viewfinder during still, slow and picture search. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or I,,-.
Advanced operations You can choose any of the iollowing power sources for your house cnrrent, alkaline batteries (CCD-TRe7/TR_7/TR°,7iTR_q0 battery. Choose vour ca n'_corder lhe appropriate Place Power source Indoors House current Outdoors Battery pack power 12 V or 24 V car battery source playback may damage the • The DC IN jack has priority unplug power jack. the power cord to tile cameorder you _._.
Using alkaline batteries - CCD-TR67tTR87tTR97/TR940only Usethe battery case lsupplied) and six sizeAA (I .RI_)Sony Alkaline batteries _,not supplied). (1) Remove*,he battery holder from the battery case. (2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction. (3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.
Using a car battery Use 5;onv I)C-V=,IS,\ car battery charger (nol supplied} Conned the ;at baUei v cord to the cigarette lightt'r socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Refer to the operating instruc_itms o1: your car battery charger. To remove the car battery charger The car batter?' charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack. m This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that yu_.
You can change |unctions the mode settings m the menu system to further enjoy the teatures alld the eamcorder o_ (1) Press MENU to display tile rnenu. (Z) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon m the left side of the menu, then press the dial. (3) Turn the contfol dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Note on changing Menu items CAMERA. Selecting the differ mode setting depending on the setting the mode setting Items for both of the POWE[¢, switch to V1R/PLAYEI< or of each item CAMERA and VTR/PLAYER modes REC MODE* • Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode. • Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.
Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM* • Select ON to activate digital zooming. • Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. Tile camcorder goes back to 16x (CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87) or 18x (CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940) zoom. [i_ 16:9WIDE* • Normally select OFF. • Select CINEMA to record in CINEMA mode, • Select ]6:9FULL to record in 16:9FULL mode. STEADYSHOT* (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 • Normally select ON. • Select OFF to release tile SteadyShot function N.S.
WORLD TIME* Select this item to set the clock by a time difference. REC LAMP* • Select OFF when you do not want the camera the unit to light tip • Normally select ON. Items _/_ recording!battery for VTR/PLAYER mode only HiFi SOUND (CCD-TR917/TR940 • Normally select STEREO. • Select I or 2 to play back a dual sound lamp at the front of only) track tape. O _1_ EDIT • Select ON to mininlize • Normally select OEF. picture deterioration when ed ring.
\Yt'.,'t: light VOu shoot a Sl.lbjec| b _ckg_om_d. use with tim light thc B.,\C K LIGI Press BACK LIGt IT The _ indicator source the subjecl behind or a subject with a tI" functkm appears ill the viewlmder, [al . \ € P_) BACK LIGHT / T_ -- ' I [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment indicator disappears. Otherwise, condition.
- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 Selecting only the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording Whe_ the picture fades in, the sound graduany the sound gradually decreases, [a] a professional increases. appearance. When the picture 11:1" 11:t" 1:I_ I. fades ' out, II FADER D. O M. FADER (mosaic) STRIPE (CCD-TR917/TR940 only) BOUNCE (FADE IN only) [b] 11:1,- i_j: _ MONOTONE When fading When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color.
Using the fader function When fading in [a] (1) While the camc_rder indicator flashes. (2) Press When START/STOP fading (1) During out recording, is in Standby mode, to start recording. press FADER until The fade indicator %lll[t_ -FADER- M.EADER- - STBIPE - stops flashing. FADER until the desired fade indicator stops flashes.
- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 lilt' NightShot a satisfactory function mnction recording This may ftmction record only *'naMes ?,'_nl to shoot ,1 'qlbject in a clark placu of the ecology ot nocturnal animals for obser; picture nearly You can ,_chievc ation with this in monochrome M D_ (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. m and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. slide NIGI ITSt lOT to ON.
Selecting the desired mode "Youcan record a _inemalike picture {(71NEI'vlA)or a 1(_:9wide picture to *_tch o_ the 163)wide screen TV (1,:9 FI_El ), [bl CINEMA [al [e] 16:9 FULL 16:9 FULL [o3 CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide-screen TV [¢]. 16:9 FULL The picture in the vjewfinder [d] or on a normal TV [e] is horizontally compressed.
Using the wide mode function You can select the wide To cancel wide mode (OFF, C[NEMA. Io:gFULL) in tile menu system (p. 2_). mode Select OFF in tht, menu system. To watch To watch TV to zoom For details, Note that Notes the tape the tape in wide the screen mode of the wide-screen mode, set it to full mode. wido recorded in CINEMA mode, in 16:9 FULL set mode mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Selecting the best mode "iou can selcut one ol six PP.CK;RAM AE (.Aulo Expostmq siltlllion reterril_g to |he following. @ Spotlight mode For su[wcts m spotlight, modes to suit vuur shooting such as at the theater or a formal event, -'_ Soft Portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen.
Using the PROGRAM Turn AE function the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desired PR(IK;I,IAM AE mode. Oo m_ Q,. J 8 -c J To turn off program AE Turn the PROGRAM AE dial to the • position Notes on focus setting ° 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.
- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 When to use manual in the following only focus cases you should [al obtain better results by adjustirtg [el [b] [] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls: sky, • Too much brightness behind the subject • Horizontal • Subjects • Subjects stripes through beyond [d] frosted glass nets, etc.
Focusing manually When tocusing manually, tlrst focus in tdephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) _'t FOCUS to MANUAL. The t_ indicator appears in the viewfmder. (2) Move tile power zoom lever to the "T" side in the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches the end. (3) Turn the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus. {4) ,Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. To return to autofocus mode Set F(_.
Selecting picture ou can [a] make [b] effect pictures {ike those _ [€] of television wilh the Picture [d] Effect functiun. [el [f] PASTEL [a] The contrast _ff tbe pictt re is emphasized, and the picture NEG. ART [b] The color and brighmess of the picture is reversed. looks like an ammated car_o01_ SEPIA The picture is sepia. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).
Using picture effect function (1) Fress PICTURE EFFECT. (2) lurn the eontrol dial to s_'lect the desired PICTURE EFFECT picture effect mode -1 II PASTEL PD o. 0 'ID o B&W t_ [SOLARIZE MOSAIC SLIM STRETCH To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder goes oul. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.
- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 When to adjust the only exposure Adjust the exposure manuallv under the following cases. [a] [bl [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is clark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn ttie control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE g 2 To return to automatic Press EXPOSURE again.
Shooting If the light be recorded with the sun behind source is behind too dark. wmr ° The subject is indoors and there • Bright light sources are included you subject, or m the following is a window in the scene behind ° When shooting a person wearing white or shiny backgrotmd, the face will be recorded too dark situations, the subieet the subject.
You can select one ot eight preset lan_ulagc, color, size and posilhm Superimposing titles and of titles. tw_ custom tilk,s "_ou can also the titles (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select 123, then press (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired the dial. title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected.
To superimpose the title from beginning After step 7, press START/STOP to starl recording. To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START/STOP 1o s art recording, start fr_ m step 1. In this case, beep is not heard. To select the language of preset title When you want to selecl the language seh_'ct _ before return to step 2 To use the custom When you Notes on superimposing • If you want have to use not given step 2.
5ou can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend the po_x er swilch to VTR/PLAYER or eject the cassette before w_u begin. _our title c,'m have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITI.E to display the title menu. (2) Turn (3) Turn the control the control dial to select dial to select ,;,, then press the dial. the first line (CUSFOM1) (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4,) Tttrn the control dial to select the column the dial.
To edit a title you have stored In sh?p 3, select CUSTOM l ol ('LJSTOM2, then change the title, Note You Call UOt enter over 20 characters If you take camcorder The power STANDBY 5 minutes or longer goes off automatically. down once and then To delete depending on which title you want to edil, title. to enter characters while Characters you have up again, then proceed a cassette entered remain. from step 1. is in the Turn I O.
Use this feature to check tile tape condition best possible picture (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby (2) Turn the control dial to select _, before recording, mode, press MENU then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SEI, "START/STOP KEY" flashes. (4) Press START/STOP. The camcorder takes about returns to Standby mode. so that you can get the 10 seconds then press to check the tape to display the menu.
- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 You can _ se the built-in distance between While light the subject the camcor der to suit and your camcorder is in Standby only shooting mode, The l'ecolllnlQllded sihlatkm is about 5 feet (1.5 meters). slide 1,1GILT to ON. on/off STANI)BY. The built-in light turns 011, The built-in light turns on !off by turning t I"v G _J )01i° To stop using the built-in Slide LIGHT to OFF. m o.
Replacing the bulb kJse the Sony XB-3D halogen/amp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp Remove the l_wer source before replacing the bulb. (1) While pushing the hole under the built-in light trait using a wire, remove the unit. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise unit. and detach from the builtqn light (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit.
- CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917frR940 only When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. The _ indicator lights up when you release the Steady Shot function. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary, object with a tripod. You can select ON or OFF in the menu system (p. 26). To activate the Steady Shot function Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system.
You can create your own video program by editing with any other [] 8 nun. HIN lib;. _.'llS V [ IS. S_HS S-V[ [S. v,Sl_t V[ tSC. S_.'wgl_ S-V[ ISC. m Betamax or I_E_.t_ ED Betamax \:CR that has vMeo/audiu inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied AiV connecting Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. Set EDIT to ON in the menu system Starting cable. (p. 26).
-CCD-TR917/TR940 only You can record a tape hom anod_er VCR or a TV program from ,1 TV that has video/ audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A iV cable (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (2) Press • REC and the button on the right together on the camcorder at the point where you want to start recording. In recording and recording pause mode, S video and VIDEOiAL automatically work as input jacks.
Additional il Your camcordet i, supplied with a Iithiun_ battery installed When the battery beeorm_.,s weak or dead, the _%it_dkralul Ilashes m tile vie\\'fir_der I:orabout 5 sel:_nds when you set the PO\\'ER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery.
Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithiunl battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time a_d other items it_ the ment_ system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive the holder. (+) side facing out. Close the lid.
You can reset tt_e date and time m the menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU (2) Turn tile control dial to select u?J, then press tile dial. (3) Turn (4) Turn the control the control (5) Set the rrronth, tile dial. (6) Press MENU day, hour and minute to erase the menu by turning the control 12 00AM To correct the date and time Repeat the above procedure. oo AM _] setting To che_k the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Youcalleasily settileclock foralocaltimebyatimedifference intilemenu system. (1)Whi[e tilecamcorder istilestandby mode, press MENU todisplay theme}re. (2)Turntilecontrol dialtoselect ETC, thenpress thedial. {3)Turnthecontrol dialtoselect WORLD TIME, thenpress tiledial. (4.)Turnthecontrol dialtosetatimedifference, andpress thedial.Thehourof clockchanges inrelation toatimedifference whichyouset. (5)Press MENUtoerase themenu display -F _2 R Note on WORLD TIME If the time is not set, WORLD TIME does not work.
Selecting cassette types - CCD-TR917/TR940 This Ill8 system only is an exterLsion of the standard 8 mm system, realize higher picture quality.
Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pa__k m temperatures parked in the sun or under direct sunlight The battery pack heats above 140°F (60%_'), such as in a car up During charging or recording, the batter), 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 concern and is normal. Be sure to observe the following • Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" What The battery pack ion battery pack is "InfoLITHIUM" "InfnLITHIUM" is a lithium which can exchange compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. use the "IntoLITHIUM" battery, pack with video equipment mark When you video equipment use not use this battery pack will indicate it with video equipment be indicated in minutes.
- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR940 only • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries. • Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. • Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/10°C). • Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. • Do not disassemble or convert the battery case. "Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.
On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if tile recording These holes are tab is m or out. Camcorder care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens with a soft brush them with a soft cloth. to remove dust.
Video head cleaning T_ ens_lle normal indicator and tqayback pictures recording and "_ CLEANING are "noisy" dear pictures, CASSErl'I'E" or hardly visible, clcai1 the viden message appear the \ideo heads heads. _'_rhen d_e one after another may or be dirty, _L [a] , _ [b] [al SEghtly dirty [b] Very diity 8" If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLHiVS-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied).
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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, Power Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom The power is not on. • The battery pack is not installed. + Install the battery, pack. (p. 7) • The battery is dead. ") Use a charged battery pack. (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Recording stop_ in a tew seconds. • The START/STOP MODE s',_itcl_ is set t_ 5SEC _r -') Set it to ,_ . (p. lt_) The • Tt_e cassettt' cannot be removed from the holder. [] and A indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works The dale or time indicator is flashing • battery is dead. ")" Use a charged battery pack or the AC power (p.
Picture Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image on the viewtinder is not clear. screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. + Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13) A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background. • The contrast between high. The camcorder + Change locations. A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject. • The camcorder The playback picture is not clean • EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.
Focal distance CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87: 3/1_6- 2 5'8 in. (4.1 - 65.
General Power requirements 72 \ (battery pack) 84 V {AC power adaptor} Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recordin_ CCD TR57/TR67:24 W CCD-TR87/TR97:25 W CCD-TR917/TR940:2.6 W Operating temperature 32'_F to 1{}4F (OC to 4tYC) Storage temperature 4F to +]40F ( 2{P(' to +60"C) Dimensions (Approx.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] r_ [] [] % [] EDITSEARCH button LASER LINK button (CCD-TR87!TR97! TR917iTR940 (p, 20) only) Built-in light TR917iTR940 % (p, 18) (CCD TR67/TR87/TR97/ only) (p. 49) [] Power zoom lever (p. 15) [] Lighting [] NIGHTSHOT switch TR917/TR940 [] Display (CCD-TR97/ only) (p. 33) window (p. 78) Lens cover [] POWER switch (p. 12) NEARIFAR dial (CCD-TR97/TR917/ control buttons • STOP (stop) REW (rewind) otherwise, you cannot a.
[] [] =o [] o O 1_ COUNTER RESET button [] DATE button (p, 14) PROGRAM (p. 47) 118] BACK LIGHT button [] TIME button (p. 47) [] TITLE button (p. 44) [] START/STOP MODE AE dial (p. 37) MENU button (p. 30) PICTURE EFFECT (p, 41) [_ EXPOSURE button TR940 only) switch (p. 16) (p. 26) [] Control (('CD-TR97/TR917/ (p. 42) dial (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder I3) lens adjustment _ Viewfinder (p. 13) [] Battery L_ DC mounting lever (p, [] Eyecup [] BAT[ RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10) _] START/STOP (p. 12) STANDBY switch (p. 12) IN jack (p. 8, 23) [] 3__]Hook 74 button surface for shoulder strap (p. 77) Hook for shoulder strap (p.
[]................ o F EJECT switch [] (p 11) only) (p. 19) [38] LANC 1_ control jack t,_ stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The I,_ control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. Cassette compartment [] Light switch TR917/TR940 [] VIDEO/AUDIO [] Remote (CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/ only) @ LASER jacks (p.
"{'he camcoMer This funclion with has a self-diagnosis display. displays the camcorder's condition five digits (a combination figures} in the viewfinder occurs, check the following digit display infnrms you current condition by V1D) will differ camcorder. The digits Viewfinder and or in the display. code chart, The of the camcorder's last two depending of a letteI If this five- l (indicated on the state of the Self-diagnosis oC:glt_:C]gl display You can service yourself.
Note on lhe batteries \\q/el_ battery for lhe life tilL' Renlote b,/I|L_riL's (.'ollli_landet bL'con/e weak or dead, [asl ,tb_nt( the Remote (_ nl_mths To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Renmvc the batteries when vou will not use the Remote Attaching Attach the shoulder the supplied under (_'onunander t_(_rma[ does Commander ilot oporatioll. work. for a king time, strap shouMer strap to the hooks foi the shouMer strap.
R_mote Commander - CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote function identically. Con_mander as on the camcorder [] Transmitter Point toward the remote control the camcorder the camco'rder. Video control Notes sensor after turning buttons on the [] DISPLAY button (p, 21) [] START/STOP button (p. 12) [] Power button (p, 15) to on zoom (p.
It ndk:atc rs flash in lhl' viuwl:il_der _r in tile, disp/a) ._J.. : VOtl C_111 ht'ar the hoop SOtllld \vht, ll |i_c" Ill:t _ indow, check Ihe to lowin_ P is sel to ON i ! [] & ., # jiltOIlito ii o [] t it _ f t OOPY INHIBIT [] The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The batte D, is weak. . Fast flashing: The battery is dead. The tape is near the The flashing [] The video heads may be contaminated. [] end. is slow. becomes rapid. [] No tape has been inserted.
Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window []@ [] [] [] ........ AutoDATE !_l ] 12:00:00AIr ____/ ) Recording [] [3] [] mode indicator Playing back or recording format (p. 58) (CCD-TR917/TR940 Remaining 4i1" battery _i]_ Exposure (p, 27) [] in Hi8 Ii4] Tape counter (p. 14)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 69)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 16) only) time indicator 4--I* indicator {Z3] [] ÷ C23 (CCD-TR97/ Video control Remaining B_:_J] mode (p.
Index A,B I, J, K, L Adjusting \ iewfinder .......... I_, AFM l tiFi Sound ............. 29, 58 ANTI GROUND St lOOTING 1.AN(" ............. 75 I,ASER I INK .......................... 20 I,ithium battery ....................... 54 Auto focus_ ............................... 39 Backlight .................................. 30 Beep .......................................... 14 M,N C,D Camera recording ................... 12 Car battery ............................... 25 Charging battery ..................
