He Using your camcorder abroad Try BE Seat Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Function Operating Instructions (DC R-TP220 manly. [ You can use your camcorder in any country ar area with the AC power adapter supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Ha. Use & commercially available AC plug adapter [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Maintenance information and precautions toa aaa 1f your camcorder is brought directly From a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or an the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be darn aged or your camcorder may not operate correctly, If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and : the 8 indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Usher R e Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: — Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. ~ Playback pictures do not move. Playback pictures do riot appear, ~The € indicator and “di CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the @ indicator flashes on the LCD screen during recording.
| Maintenance information and precautions the date and time, etc, regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long a5 you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder at all, Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect your camcorder operation.
Maintenance information and precautions ‘The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). {2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder, {3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY /TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL for about five seconds.
Maintenance information and precautions — mei Ete SEER a eRe Camcorder operation «Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V {battery pack) or 84 V (ACE »For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in instructions. ~If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. + Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adapter «Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. «Da not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. * Donor bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Maintenance information and precautions mo Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: «Be sure to insert the batteries with the + polarities matched fo the +— marks. Dry batteries are not rechargeable. + Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. +Do not use different types of batteries. *Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time. Dio not use leaking batteries.
Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system MPEG] Audio Layer? (Ps 48 kHe, stereo) Video signal SCENT color, BIA standards Usable cassette MICRO MY cassette with the TRILL Mack printed Tape speed Approx. 5.66 mm/s Recording/playback time {using cassette MGR) 1 hour Straightforwardness time {using cassette MIRED) Approx. 1 min.
ay Specifications Elmer Trepidation Power requirements 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Paar consumption BW Output voltage SCOUT: 84 V, LS Absinthe operating mode Operating temperature °C to 40°C (32°F to 14°F) Storage temperature S20°C to +60°C (°F to +140°F) Dimensions (approx. 125 mam (5X 1 9/16 x 21/2in) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx) Wg (Pb oz) excluding power cord Maximum output voltage DC BAY Output voltage octavo Capacity 9.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Lens cap (p. [B] LCD screen/Touch panel FOCUS'S switch (p. =o) {B] START/STOP button (p. [B] BACK LIGHT button (p. Speaker ° Viewfinder (p. [8] Eye cup 211 7] | O1USIBREFNT 211 02.3.25, 10:35 AM.
Identifying the parts and controls {8] LCD BACK LIGHT switch (headphones) jack EMORY £8 cn a DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. +) [7 1.LINK {(MICRO Interface) (0.0% vv, “Memory Stick” access lamp (p. + +) The LINK (MICROMETER Interface) is RESET button LINK compatible. [14 (USB) jack [8 ¢ (LANG) jack | LAC stands for Local Application : Control Bus System, The € control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other : peripherals connected to the video i equipment.
identifying the parts and controls w— CHORE OF MOOCH Hor A [8 zoom lever POWER switch land lamps i 3 [POWER PHOTO button (CHG) OFF lamp (p infrared rays (Night Shot Light) CAMERA lamp (p. emitter (p. so} 2b" MEMORY /NETWORK lamp (DC R-IP220) or MEMORY lam 1 Remote sensor (DC R-IP210) camera recording lamp (p.
J Identifying the parts and controls 4 (flash) button (p 27 Grip belt OPEN/A BISECT Lf switch Cassette lid (p. +s) Stylus holder (DC R-TP220 only) (p. 0 (Per-Tp2z0only } (poe) Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip strap firmly. 214 | BELARUSIAN NT. 21a 0624.
Identifying the parts and controls Flash Microphone Lens BB DC IN jack B3 Focus ring/zoom ring (p. «) AV (ID-3) jack Nate on the Carl Weiss lens . Your camcorder is equipped with'a Carl Weiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. «| The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Weiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Weiss lens.
J identifying the parts and controls ce Ji] “Memory Stick” slot {p. {88 OPEN switch (p. os) 3 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p. oe) Battery compartment lid ET Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder, 216 218 FARED button (p. =e) [43 super *y NS/COLOR SLOW S button {p[3 NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch’ Pv) 02.
identifying the parts and controls IRemSHEommIERHaH The buttons that have the same ante or. the Remote Commander as on your camcorder Function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. PHOTO button DATA CODE button (p, DISPLAY button (p. »s) START/STOP button (p. MEMORY control buttons [8] Power 200m button SEARCH MODE button MULTI ARCH button (p.
i I | Identifying the parts and controls prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and — polarities on the batteries to the + ~ marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Re mate Commander + Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. * Your camcorder works in the commander mode VIR 2.
Identifying the parts and controls va — mmm {msm LCD screen and viewfinder 1 minim spry STILL Hug in SIDESHOW Nea. ArT [BR AUTO Wh 50 Awa MPEG IN 11 EE, 100-0001 [A] Micro Cassette Memory (p. [8 NIGHTCLOTHES NIGHTSPOT fp. : SLOW SHUTTER (p. «v)/ WHEvSSmRISS Remaining battery time (p. STRAIGHTENING Zoom (p. file name (p. =) 8 Tape counter (p. = (p. T Digital effect (p. MIX (p. photo (p. s (p. number CITYWIDE (p, =) Picture effect (p. vv) Data code (p. » (p. PROGRAM BACK LIGHT p.
I I | Index Operation indicators AB PASTEL AC power adapter PB ZOOM Picture effect Playback pause. Playing time. LL KL LINK (MICRO MY Interface) CALIBRATION... Labile . Camera chrome key er LANG) jack. Carl Bezels lens , +s LUMINESCENCE KEY. .Cassette information . Cassette memory ** M,N Charging battery . i Charging bailey Manual focus...
