SONY. 3-800-475-23 (1) Video Camera Recorder a CCD-TRA4/TRS4/TRO4ITR74/TREAITROS this manual Owner's Record an serial nor ber inthe spac rer you cll upon cc-TRS4 Video8 Handycam 1998 by Sony CorporationWelcome to video #1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycsan® camcoer. With your Hanalyean, you can capture e's precious moments with superior picture ant su salty. Yar Hanadycann loaded with advanced feature, but at the same time tf very ensy tose, You wl se pradtcing home video that you can enpy for yest come To prevent fire or shock hazard, Tewesowt cme do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Couton: Do nothande damaged orteking nike! ‘cadmium battenes A Li For the Customers in the U.S.A. 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Yo [Checking the Recorded Picture 17 Connections for Playback 18 Playing Back Tape 12 ‘Advanced Operations Using Alternat Power Sources 21 Recording with the Date or Tame 23 Using the PROGRAM AF Function 24 Shooting with Backlight, Shooting Scenery n Several Shor Takes 26 Superimposing a Tile 27 {Using the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-TRA4/TRO only) Changing the Mode Settings 29 FEaiuing onto Another Tape 30 ‘Additional information ‘Changing the Lthiam Battery inthe Camoorser 31 Resetting the Date nd Time 39 Playback Modes 34 Tips for Using the Battery Pack 34 Mointenance information and Precautions 38 Using Your amcender Abruad 42 Trouble Check 43 Warning Indicators 35 Index Back coverDSi aber col h caked Note on TV Color Systems ‘TWcolor systems are different depending om the countries. you view the playback picture ona TV, you red an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PALM system based TY, you will need an NTSC/PAL M transcode (this san NTSC system bused camcoder). Pease check Ie liso poge tosee the TV color system of your country Precaution on Copyright Television programs, lm, video tapes, a! other materia may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of sch materia may be contrary to te prowision. 1 copyright ws Precautions on Camcorder Care + Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. t may cause a ‘malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be tepaited. [a] + Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty ‘lace, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to maffunction and Sometimes the malfunction eannot be repaired. (b] + Never leave the camcorder under temperatures ab ‘or under direct sunlight. fel |40" F (60°C), suchas na car parks inthe sun [ a rr ‘See "Precautions" on page #1 a well.fours TRY Paced (Check that thie fllowing accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Li) 1e-33 Battery Pack (1) (9.7) (2) AV connecting cable (1)(p. 18) 1B) Shoulder strap (1) (9.51) ) AC-VISIVI6/VI6A AC power adaptor (1)(p. 7,21) {€R2025 Lithium Battery (1)(p.31) Already installed inthe camcorder. © wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 19, $1) For CCD-TRS4/TR64/TR74/TRS4/TRM only [7] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2)(p. $2) For CCD-TR54/TR61/TRA/TRS4/ TRO only [By Battery case (1)(p. 22) ssuosseoy paydéns SuepauDreuolneseigpue s8IONChecking Your Model Number ‘The instructions in this manual are for sx modes liste below. Before you start reading and operating, check your model number by looking a the bottom of your camcorder: The CCD-TRS4is the model eed for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the lastations Any it ‘operation are clearly indicated in the text for exarpe "Por CCD-TRA oy As you read through this manual buttons an stings on the mnconder ate shoves copia ters tog Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, Types of amie [Wider Faas] Say Set Commander | Blackand white | Color | 10x | 12x | 1k—s2i| re CCDTRE CCO-TRSH CCD-TR6A cep TRA CCD-TRS TeepTRss ‘Contents ofthe recording cannot be compensated if ecording or playback isnot made de toa malfunction ofthe camcorder, video tape, eeCharging and Installing the Battery Pack Before using your camcorder, you frst seed lo charge al instal he battery pack, To charge the batery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. Charging the Battery Pack Change the battery pack ona fat pce without vibration, (A) Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall oat (@) Alyn the right side of the battery pack ith the ine onthe AC poser apr, then sie the battery pac the direction ofthe aro (6) Set he selector ta CHARGE. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins When charging s complete, the CHARGE lamp gocs at. Unpig the wnt fom the mains, an then remove the batery pack and ital iton the eameorder Charging Time Battery pack | | wwp-96/980 | NP-807800 eel wecas | NP6oD s) |_ upp | cman fe fos | om | ns 1 I * “Approximate minutes to change an empty pack using the supplied AC poseer adaptor (Lower 2 BuyBreys2quinn |apoHY IBoA BUMPOND sped nneg on GumsLe us! ig the Battery Pack Battery Lite ccormaarnse Battery pack | NP wo-sese0]ne-s0/200|nr-cvcsH Co oma) coi] neces | wre neainedngime | st | ms | wo | we] we | comes sxcoyont | BE [awaumolaranen|araneay wwe | wen (supplied)| | Tpaleodngtm | as | mys | [0 ccomm Battery pack NPS _ | NP-98/98D) NP-£0/800| MP ‘NP-60D {supplies e [inpealeorina tet | «sa | 10 Ey coninnurrcordng ine] 8 | aw | a8 [ous cons 8 NP33 of pe et 33 nr sreo| ww orog wrcaren] wes | weno npainedngimt | «|e | as | a | wf coninourrcrdngiine| wo [ms | 20 [18 | es [im coms ed ac ny pack (supplied)| Tealeedngim™ | s contour rcrdng ne] «0 | 20 wo [a8 Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and taening ‘he power on/off, The actual battery hfe may be shore. ‘Approximate continuous recording ime indoors.Checking the Rec d Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the Ist recordet scene or check the recotded picture inthe (4) While pressing the small grcen button on the POWER swt (2) Turn STANDBY up. TSEARCH. Pros the -() side momentarily, holst few secon of the recorded portion ud tum ito CAMERA. back (Ree Review) volt eof EDITS the someon Ick tothe scene you want The st le (Editsearch) peproseu an burpaup/Buncous To Begin Re-recording Press START/STOP, Re-recording begins frm the point you released EDITSEARCH, Pro ro ct the cassette, the ansition between the last sere you recorded and the next scene yo willbe smooth.stalling the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack attery pack int the top of the battery mounting suet Removing the Battery Pack Slide BATT, and then pull he lower pat ofthe battery pack.Inserting a Cassette Make sure that a power source is installed (1) Wise pressing the small blue button slide BJBCT inthe direction ofthe arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens (2) inser a casete (not supplied with the window facing out {G) Press the PUSH mark on the cascte compartment to close The eassete compartment 2. You can hear the beep sou te confirm your operation, evect ® PUSH] To Prevent Accidental Erasure ‘lie the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark, It you inser the coseette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the Beeps sound fora while i you try to record with the red mark exposed, the lee and indicators flash in the viewfinder, and you cannot record on the tape. To rerecord om this tape, slide the tab back out to cover the red mark i g : 5 1 Sofe Mik Ls | Make sure that a power source and a cassette i inserted, ‘When you use the camcorder forthe fist time, power on it and rest the date and time to your time tp. 38) before you start recording, When you rest the date ad une, the date ts automaticaly econ fr IW seconds after you sar eecording (AUTO DATE feature), This feature works ony once ay Before you record one-tise events, your may want ta make atrial raul to Makes thot ou 98 sing the cameorder correctly (4) Whale pressing dhe sal gree buon on the POWER switch, tami to CAMERA, {@) Slide the START/STOP MODE switch to {G) Tum STANDBY up. The “STRY” indicator appears in the vewrinder. (8) Press START/STOP (re button). The camcorder starts recording andthe “STBY" indicator cha to the "REC" indicator ‘You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode ot 1. ong play) mode, Set REC MODE (p29) according to the lengt of your planned recording before you sar 4: You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation, [== To Stop Recording Momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The "REC" indicator inthe viewrinder changes tothe “STB” indicator (Standby mode) To Finish Recording [b] Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OF, ‘Then eet the cassette (p11 and remove the battery (p10)Note on Standby mode Ifyou leave the cameorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wesring down the battery and wearing out the tape. To ‘esume Standby mode, tum STANDBY down once and tur it up again. To star recording, press START/STOP, To Focus the Viewfinder Lens Ifthe viewfinder notin focus at all or when you use the cameorder after someane else has used it, focus the viewfinder les. When using a monochrome viewfinder, tur the viewfinder lens adjustment fing s thatthe indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus fa}. When using a color viewfinder, move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever o that the indicators inthe viewrinde come into sharp focus wo (ar ceosnearay to] cCD-TTArIRS8 ; ‘rears € >| j iS JL al) 2 i wot 3 Note on the indicators in the viewfinder ‘The indicalors appear in CAMERA mode only. They donot appear in PLAYER mode. Recording with the START/STOP button depressed ‘You can also make recarding wiule pressing down the START/STOP button. To make the START/STOP button work this way, side the START/STOP MODE switch t0 4.) Shooting scenery in several short takes {Youcan astomatcaly make recording for abou seconds withthe 8 SEC (p26. To make the START/ STOP button werk ts way side the START/STOP MODE switch to SEC. Gl START/STOP MODE i ‘START/STOP MODE Ci» —a Oe sec 314 cc Licesec la) Note on recording ‘When yo recor from the begining ofthe tape, ran the ape for about 15 seconds before actual recoding, Ths prevents the cameorde fom missing any statyp scenes when yo play back the ape Notes on recording mode + This camcorder nor the" made (approsimately 19/2 inch (1.48 cm /sasont andi the LP imo Gppnosimately4/ Ton (0.72an1/ second fp. 29) and can play Back nthe SP mde a LP wade. The plastack ply in the LP made, hover, will not be sod 3s that inthe SP mde + When o caste roe on this eamcoeder in LP meade played back om lt types of Sam ‘ameoners vs VCR, the playback quality may not bes gost that on this camcorder Notes on the tape counter + The tape counter indicates the recording time. Use it as a guide, There wil be time lag of several seconds from the actu tink Ts the counter fo zero, press COUNTER RESET located below the Miewtinder + Ifthe tape recorded in SP and LP modes mised, the tape counter shows incorect recording tte ‘When you intend to eit the tape using the ape counter, record in same SP of LP) mate Note on beep sound A indicated th inthe illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on ge when you start recondng and two beeps sound when you stop reconding, confirming the operation Several beeps alsa sound as. warning of any unusual condition a the camaorder (p58). Note thatthe beep sound fsnct recorded onthe tape I yu donot want to hea the Beep sound set BEEP to “OFF (p29). Note on the AUTO DATE feature The locks st to the East Coast Standard Time atthe factory You can rset the clock (p29. The AUTO DATE feature works once day. However, the date may automatically appear more than ‘once day when: you reset the date and tine = you eect and insert the cassette again You stop reconing within T0 seconds ‘When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa) ‘Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at white object fr about 15 seconds so that the white balances properly asst,Using the Zoom Feature Zooming a ecording technique tat lets you change the sizeof the subject inthe scene For more professionarlooking recordings se the 200m spatingly Fide. foe telephoto Gubject appears closer) W side: foe wide-angle (asbjct appears farther away) eee Zooming Speed ‘Tum the powez.zoom lever fully fra high-speed zoom. Tur it lightly fora relatively slow zoom, ‘when you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Te you cannet get a sharp focus while in exteme telephoto 200m, tor the power zoom lever towards the W side unt the focus sharp. You can shoot a subject that atleast 2.6 fee (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface inthe telephoto postion, of 1/2 neh (about I em) inthe wide-angle postion Notes on Digital Zoom (for CCD-TR74/TRB4/TR34 only) You can sleet 12x or 24x of zooming + More than 12 200m is pesformed digitally nd the picrure quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side, If you do not want to use the digital z00m set the ZOOM funtion to x12 (p. 29) «The vertical bar inthe power zoom indicator separates the digital coming 2one right side ofthe bar [al) andthe optical zoaming zone (let side ofthe har {b)- 1 you side the ZOOM stitch to x12, the right side ofthe bar [a] disappears, WL iy |T Supo22y ©948) RRRRROSOS 1S16 | ints for Better Shooting For hand-held shots, you'l get beter ress holding the cameorder according tothe follosing suggestions [el tbl | ‘+ Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it withthe grip srapso that you con easily maniplate the ‘controls with your thumb. [a + Place your right elbow against your side, Your left hand under the camcorder to suppor i, Do net cover ths microphone with your fingers "ace Veurevetemly against the viewinder everup, + Lethe vowhunde fame asa guide to determine the horizontal plane. + You can ase record in low posta to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for recording froin alow position. fo) Place the camcorder ona flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the eamconder on a tabletop or any other at surface of suitable height, If you have a tripod for a silicamera, you can also use i with the camcorder ‘When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure the tripod screw is sorter than 9/32 inch (6.5 mum) Otherwise, thescrew may damage the ince parts ofthe camcorder, Cautions on the viewfinder ‘Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewings. Ee] Do not place the camcorder soa o pot the vewinder toward th sun. The isis of the viewinder may be deformed. Be cateul i placing the camcorder onder sunlight or By the window. fl) taChecking the Rec d Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the Ist recordet scene or check the recotded picture inthe (4) While pressing the small grcen button on the POWER swt (2) Turn STANDBY up. TSEARCH. Pros the -() side momentarily, holst few secon of the recorded portion ud tum ito CAMERA. back (Ree Review) volt eof EDITS the someon Ick tothe scene you want The st le (Editsearch) peproseu an burpaup/Buncous To Begin Re-recording Press START/STOP, Re-recording begins frm the point you released EDITSEARCH, Pro ro ct the cassette, the ansition between the last sere you recorded and the next scene yo willbe smooth.8 Re ars CMe eros ‘You can se this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. It is recommended to use the howse current as He pater source (p21), Ifa VCR is connected to a TV Connect the camcorder to LINE IN on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable Se the tnput sector onthe VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR am the TV video out VIDEO IN aunoour (=, ‘AUDIO IN oN Connecting Directly toa TV Connect the camcorder to your TV by using the the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR on the TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AN signal tow To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks Use the RFU9SUC RFU adaptor (ot supplied)Playing Back a Tape ‘You can momitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor on the TV screen after connecting the camcorder tothe TV/VCR (p. 18) You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander” (For CCD-TRS4/TR64/TR74/TRSA/ TRO only, p51). For CCD-TRAA users ‘The Remote Commanders are available on option, (1) while pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, tum i to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recordea tape with the window facing Ou G) Press BE Playback starts. 2s You ean the beep sound to confirm your operation, ‘ade e788 Gumelanpegted 10} 510928000) NNN ‘cco-tRs4 ‘To stop playback, press ‘To rewind the tape, press 4 To fast-forward the tape, press MP ‘Se the next page or Further informations20 La dar eed Rcd Various Playback Modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press during playback Ta resume playback, pres To focate a scene (Picture Search) Keep presing tor PR during plavtack, To resume normal playback, release the but To monitor the high-speed picture during Fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan) up pressing 4 ile rewinding or BB hile advancing the tape: To resume normal playback, pes To view the picture ina sequence of stop-motion images, Press EDITSEARCH in playback pause moe If you keep pressing EDITSEARCH, you can view the Picture playback in the forsvard (4) or reverse (direction Notes on playback * Sitaks appear and the sound ie muted in the various playback modes + When sil picture mode lass for 3 minutes or more, the cameoeder automatically enters stop modeAdvanced Operati Using Alternative Power Sources ‘You can chodse any of the following power sources for your camcorder: batery pack (2.7. the Rouse curren, alkaline battery, and 12/24 V car battery. Chore the appropriate power source depending on where you want tos your camcoder { Place Power source ‘Accessory to be used a] Findoor | Hoosecunree Supplied AC pow ‘Outdoor | Bry pack Battery pack NP-23 upped, NPSN/ AND, NPLAV/ADD. NP NPGH, NP-Com NP-SOD | | Sue AAI Altatine | Battery case upplad) | batery | inthe car_[ 12Vor2iVearbattery | DC pack DPT BH >, V's 0h inclicates that his products a genie accessory for Sony video prs § When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase 8 ‘accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES’ mark & Using the House Current ‘Touse the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the AC power cord 4 wall oxtet, Inset the top of the connecting pate ofthe AC power adaptor into the top of to the battery mounting surface. Push the connecting plate so thal attaches firmly (2) set thes smn0s Jomog annewinny Busses © p69 Bul 21DU acai so aka WARNING |AC power cond must only be changed at qualified service shop, PRECAUTIONS The set snot disconnected from the AC power source (mains) along as is connected othe wal, outlet even f the set sel has en tore Notes on the POWER lamp ‘The POWER Iamp will main it fora while even if the nits unplugged after use. This normal ‘ithe POWER lamp does not ight, et the sector to VIR (DC OUT) and disconnect the AC power cord. After about one minute, fy again ‘To remove the adaptor ‘The adaptor is removed inthe same way asthe batery pack (p. 10. Using the Battery Case Use the batery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR 6) alkaline batteries (not supplied) {G) Remove the battery holder from the battery case {@) inser six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the holder tobe sve the batteries ae installed inthe correct direction, (2) invert the battery older with the alkaline batteries {) inert the battery cose wih the alkaline batteries othe battery mounting surface ofthe cameorder in the same way’ as the battery pack (P10) Battery Life Using alkaline bateries at 77°F (25°C) [Model Typical recording tine [Continuous recording time [CCO-TRH/TRES ___ 70min. “125 min [CCDATRE 70min 125 min, “si HOmin "100 min. 100 min | Notes +The above battery lives are estimates The batery life maybe shorter depending on the storage condition of the Battery before being purchases! and temp + You may not ase dhe battery case in cold environment To remove the battery case The battery cave fs emuved i the same way as the battery pack 10 {When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the batery'case from the camcorder to prevent 22 maihanstonUsing a Car Battery Use the DCP-77°DC puck (ot supplied Connect the cord ofthe DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket Sra car2:V or24 VF Cnet the DC pack ta the Battery mounting surface ofthe comeorder To remove the OC pack The De puck rem ithe same ways te batery pack (p10) Recording with the Date or Time Before you start recording, press DATE oF TIME. You can record the date or time displayes inthe lewtince withthe pice You cannot recor the date and timeat the same time, Except forthe date or corded the factory tion indicator, ro indiator nthe viewtindes Tih clock isto the Fast Cost Standard Time upsney/snos mod OANEUIAY OUT ARRAS AE ‘To Stop Recording with the Date or Time Press DATR or TIME again Recording continues 23ing the PROGRAM AE Function You can select rom three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, When you use PROGRAM AE, you can cape high-speed action oF night views Selecting the Best Mode Select the best mode by wing the tllowin examples : f *& sports mode J Twilight mode + Ouidoor sports scenes suchas football, tennis, + Recording ight views, neon signs oF olf or skiing reworks « Randsape naming car ‘F Highspeed shutter mode co eal cptred ces «Playing bck certain eens with high-speed Using the PROGRAM AE Function ‘Set the mark ofthe desired mote to the @ mark above the PROGRAM A al Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE moe a fallow Sports made between 1/6080 1/501 Highspeod shutter mode ~1/4000, Toslght movde~ 1/60 24 AUTO mode 1/6hooting with Backlighting \When you shoot a subject withthe light source behind the subject ora subject witha light background, tse the BACK LIGHT. Press BACK LIGHT. The (indicator appears inside the viewfinder. {0} Subjectis too dark because of backlight {hb} Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation, After Shooting res BACK LIGHT again fo et he indicator go out under normal lighting condition. Otherwise, the Picture will be oo bright uncer normal lighting condition, ‘This function is also effective under following conditions + On the snow eat the ski esort, atthe bosch under stng sunshine T Asuiject with ght sautce neasby ora mirereflectng ight {VA Wt subjet agains white Background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny Clothes made of sik or synthetic ser iso: he face tends to became dark if you dont use this function : sunuBnpes am Sunoousiuonouns ay HrvEOONA 8 GUN 2526 Shooting Scenery in Several Short Takes Long, continuous shots of scenery ten to be dull, and have to be ete fo make an interesting video. With the SSEC (second recording) mode, the camcorder records for abwut 5 seconds and then switches toStandby mode, sa that you will utomaticaly take a series of quick sts resulting ina lively video, {) Slide the START/STOP MODE switch to SSEC (2) Tamm STANDBY up an ART/STOP. Recording x The dots disappe econ When hve a0 exmeorder switches to Stand moxte automatically anal the dts disap, te 1 To Extend the Recording Time Press START/STOP again before al the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP, To Cancel 5-Second Recording Slide the START/STOP MODE switch to & (normal recording). I you sie the switch while receding, recording continues,Superimposing a Title lect fom nine preset titles to superimpose i on the picture during recording. Each ime you the presel titles appear one by one press THT To Superimpose from the Beginning (4) Tur the POWER switch to CAMERA, @) Tur STANDBY op G) Pres TITLE repent unt the desir tile appuars. The tite ashes. G@) Pree SIARI STOP start recording 15) ross TITLE schon you want to turn of the tite ‘To Superimpose On the Way of Recording (1) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired ttle appears. The ite lashes, (2) When thee stops ashing, press TITLE, The tile disappears. @) Frese START/STOP to start recording, TITLE when you want to superimpose the tite TITLE when you want to turn of the title ITHOAY FUN] tan Como] cothen ewe) cota — Note on selecting a ttle You cannot soecta tile during recording. 7 onus © Burrodunadnsisaye1 uous es Ut ueuens SUNOS eae| Using the STEADY SHOT Function —cep-TRE4/TRI4 only You can use the Steady Shot to compensate for camera-shake, Do not use the Steady Shot when shooting Sy cyt wilh tip Using the STEADY SHOT Function TEADY SHOT to ON econ = To Release the Steady Shot Slide STEADY SHOT to OFF Notes om the Steady Shot + The Steady Shot will not coreect excessive camer shake, + When you switch the Steady Shot on or of the exposure may fluctuate 28Changing the Mode Settings You can change the mode settings to further enjoy the Features and functions (2) Slide the cover tothe let. You wil ind the mode switches. {2) Set the mode switches to the desired moe G)Closethecover COMMANDER \ on (J oFF\ BEE ON orr \ REC MODE sp QO ]iP Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item 200M (CCD-TR74/TRBA/TRSA only) = Set ton24 to activate digital zooming, + Setto x12 otherwise. The zooming ability becomes x12, ‘COMMANDER + SettoON wher using the supplied Remote Commander forthe camcorder (For CCD-TRSS/TR64/ TRI4/TRB1/TROS only) * For CCD-TRA users: The Remote Commanders ate available on option + Sotto OFF when not using the Remote Command fr the camcorder BEEP 1 Set to ON to tun the beep sound on. 1 Selo OFF fo turn the beep sound of REC MODE + Select SP to record a tape in SP (standard play) mode + Select LP to record a tape in LP (long play) moe SER sbumias pow ay Sulbueus/uoIDund LOHS AGS 8H BUEN. genceee 2930 Editing onto Another Tape ‘Va can crete your anon vdeo program by editing with any other 8 mm, HIM Eis, WS VHS, Sw VHS, WS VHSC, SWUNG S-VHSC. Ml Betamax or be ED Betamax VCR that has video/audio inp Aiter connecting the camcorder tthe VER fp. 18, (2) Turn the POWER sesh to PLAYER. {Yosser abla tape toa tape you wa ec on th record ape tthe camer ) Pay ink the rsd tap elit, Then se the ame (2) Se the recording, UCR trong, (6) (ross Woon the cameorer and VCR simltaneousy to stat siting, nthe commer uti you ate the point where you wa to Yor to playback pause mode To Edit More Scenes Repeat teps To Stop Editing Pres MESTOP on the camcorder and VCR, Use of the EDITSEARCH button To play hick a tape in the onward or reverse direction keep presing EDTTSEARCH during playack pie You san play back sl pictures successively a spose intervals by pressing EDITSEARCHChanging the Lithium Battery In the Camcorder ‘Your camer supplied with the lithium battery install The lithium batery lasts for abou 1 year under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, nccator Mashes inthe viewrinder For about 5 seconds when you st the POWER switch to CAMERA In thi case, replace the battery ‘with the Sony CR2025 of Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a Fisk of fire oF explosion Note on Lithium Battery [Note that he lithium battery has sitive (2) ana» negative) terminals a lustrated. Be sure to WARNING ‘Thebattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fre Caution Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately, 3132 Ce Tar Ru cal aes Mak uk cua Changing the Lithium Battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source allached. Otherwise, you will eed to reset the date an time (slide the cover snd align the mark ofthe cover to that of the body. Press down the cover {Q) Push thetosters in once and pol tot from the holder, {G) lost he ais battery with the positive) se facing (4) Align the mark ofthe covert that ofthe Bay, PreResetting the Date and Ti Reset the date and time DATE(s) and TIMBINEXT buttons (1) Tum the POWER switch fo CAMERA, @) Tum STANDBY up {G) Press DATE(») and TIME(NEXT) simultansoosly wil the yen edicator lashes inthe viewfinder. {@) Set year, month. day, tine minute By pressing DATE(+) and FIMECNEXT). Note that when you keep DATEU) pressed the on B tel > pan ® S Sls? BJ l ao ——=— To Correct the Date and Time Setting Repent steps Band 4 To Check the Date and Time Press DATE todlsplay the dat When you press the sam vewsinder, Press TIME to display the time indicator. eator goes ou ‘The year indicator changes as follows: 95-95-24 ua Note on the time indica The interna clock ofthe 200 AM stands for m 1.000 PM stands for noon ser operates on a 12-hour eyee i SCRAETRERIERSSOTRRREERERN 1 UE neg Np GURIENAYHOpLODWED mH Uy AitEE UNWAN O\A BBUELD| Playback Modes The playback mest is selected automatically according to th recaring system (SP/LP mode) in which thotape ws econ Foreign 8 mm video 1 play software conde om a different TV back tne two. Refer to page Tips for Using the Battery Pack ont out of your batony pack Preparing the Battery Pack Always Carry Additional Batteries ove stint battery pack power ko do 23 times much recording as you have plana Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment [Battery ciency fs deeensel ad the bitery will he used up more quickly if you are recoding in cold To Save Battery Power Tuma the STANDBY stitch on the camcorder down when not ror to save battery power. a} on pages [smooth eonsiion between soos ing the subject, selecting an angle of looking through the viewstnder lens, the lens moves automatically andthe fatter usa The battery tsa used when a cst 1 be mado even if recording fs stopped and started agin, While fs inserted or eomoved When to Replace the Battery While you are using your camconder in CAMERA mode, the reining battery indicator de gradually astoatiers power fused up. 34Reed a Rudi dee ‘When the remaining battny indicator reaches the lowest point, the 2 indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder. {b} ‘When the 6 indicator in the viewfinder changes recording, turn the DOWER switch to OFF onthe camcorder and seplace the Battery pack Leave {nthe camcorder to obtain smooth transition betweun scenes alter the Cater replaced om slow ashing 4 pid Alashing wie yo are he tape Note on the remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator ofthe canoer may indict a liferent remaining capacity fom Una ‘ofthe batery pack with the remaining battery indicator (wt supple Tw indicator ol the Batley pak ty 1 — Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack Caution [Never leave the battery pack temperatures aso 10°F (°C, such as ina car parked inthe sun or under direct sunlight sea fuates a4 But 10 su ss9poH Hake ‘The Battery Heats Up Daring changing or recording generated and a chemical change that has occurred nde the battery pack. This s he battery pack hosts up. This s cause by energy tha has Ben i case for concer, Battery Pack Care ‘+ Remove the Rater pack fom the camcorder after sing the baer pack, and keep tn plas Whom the Bntery pick is attached tothe camesede. sal amount of current flows othe career «ven ifthe POWER switch i set to OFF, which shortens hater ie ‘The bttery pack s always discharging even wath iis wot in use change the bttery right Betore using the cacorster her charging, Therelors, yw should How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack "When the switch is supplied sth the batty pack (em p36) you ea use it ind whether the Bator packs charged or not Set the svitch to th “no mark” position when charging complete. Set the Switch tothe “red mark” position whe the tery is want up for in whichever direction Sou wa fa remind yours, The Life of the Battery Pack the €© indicator lashes rapidly us after turning the camcurdrer with fly the battery pack shoul! be replace with anew fully shar one arg tery pack 3536 s for Using the Battery Pack Charging Temperature You should charge balteries at temperatures from 50 a 86° (Iron require a longer charging ime. IFC 10.3070. Lower temperatures ‘Sony Batteries are Recommended {Use of non Sony batteries may damage your Handycam cameneder Notes on Charging Brand-new Battery ‘A brand-new batlery pack snot charged. Hefre using the batery pc, chargeit complstely After Long Storage Recharge the battery pack afte a long period of storage Ifthe battery pack is charged fly but not used fora long time (about | year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but n this cave the Battery ite ill bee shorter than normal. Alter several charging and discharging eles, the Battery ite il rosa its “original capacity Notes on the Terminals Ifthe terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened, ‘When the terminals are not clean or when the Batlery pack has not been used fa long time, repeat installing snd removing the battery pack afew times, This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe {the and — terminals with 3 sft 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 terminal, Cary the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover. [d] * Keep the hatter pack away from fe. “Keep the battery pack dry “Do not open nor conver the battery pack. “Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock, A & |Notes on the Battery Case + Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA rechargeable Nicd batteries. ‘+ Baten less remarkably shorter in. cold envizonenent lower than 50°F/10°C) * Keep the metal partclean.Irit gets dirty, wipe with aso cloth + Disnat disnssemble or convert the battery ease + Dosaot expose the battery case to any mechanical shock * Dusting recording, the battery ease heats up. TRS no eause for concern + Provent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact witha metal objec. + 1F you will not use the battery case for Tong ime, detach th battery case from the cameorder ant remove the Batteries from the battery case Notes on Alkaline Batteries “Toavoid possible damage from battery leakage or corosion observe the following. + Gesure to insert the batteries in the cornet dizection * Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable + Donot usea combination of new and old bates. + Do not use different types of batteries, 1 The batteries slowly discharge while notin ase + Donot use a battery tat i lenking, {f battery leakage occurred + Wipe off the liquid inthe battery case carefully before replacing the batteries + Ifyou touch the liquid, wash ito with water 1 Ifthe liquid get into your eyes, wash youreyes with lt of water and then consult a doctor SOTRREBE pes Kenca 90 bus9 0) 58 3738 | UE SU a UCL ci lo ced Moisture Condensation he camcorder is brought directly from aco pace toa warm place moisture may condense inside the ‘omscorde, om the surface ofthe tape, oro the lens If this happens, the tape may tick tothe head drum anal Ie amaged o the camcorder may nat operate correts Th prevent possible damage under these Srcumstanees the camcorders farses with mosstare sensors Howecvte, take de following precautions Inside the Camcorder li there is moisture inside the camconde, the beep sounds and the @ indicator or the DEW lamp ashes léthis happens, none ofthe function except cassette jection will work- Open the cassette compartment tum off the camcorder, and leve t about! hour, When # indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette isinserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn ofthe camcorder, and leave also the cassette abut (On the Lens [No indicator will appear, but the pictare becomes dim for about ¥ hor. off the power and do not use the cameconder How to Prevent Moisture Condensation ‘When bringing the cameorder from col place ton warm place, put the camcorder ina plastic bag ad love ¢to adapt to room conditions over period of time (2) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder {@) Remove the bog when then temperature inside has rch the lemperatune surrounding i after boot Thaw.| Video Head Cleaning ‘Toensure eld pictures, clean the video heads. When © appears in the viewfinder in CAMERA mode or playback pictures ate “noisy” or arly vs, the video hess may be contaminated, [a] Stight contamination [b} Creal contamination If this happens, clean the video hesds with the Soay VE-25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied. Afr checking the pietute. fit sail “nosy”, repeat the cleaning (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 tines) caution Donat use a commercially available wet-ype cleaning cassette. t ay damage the video heads Note the V825C LH cleaning cassette snot available i your area consult your nearest Sony’ dealer 39LGU CURL Auionbddeer cua bec ausd Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder CCD-TRAA/TRSA/TREA/TRAA only (1) Remove the seew with a screwdriver (ot supplied), Then, while siding the RELEASE knob, turn the evceup inthe direction ofthe strow an pl tout (2) Clean the surtace with a commercially available blower, 40 ‘To Reattach the Eyecup (2) Align the goove on theyecup with the # matk on the barel {@) Turn the eyecup inthe direction of the arrow, The, replace the screw, 1 2 Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the evecup.Precautions ‘Camcorder Operation + Operate the camcorder using 60 V(eattery pach) or75 VAC power adaptor) + For DC oF AC operation, use nly the ecamtmensed accessories, Should any sold bet or lui fall into the caving, anplgthe camcorder and awe i checked by Your nearest Sony dealer bore operating t any further «+ Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. He particularly careful ofthe ks 1 Keep the POWER snc sot ls OFF shen asin the camera {Do nol wrap up the camcoder ain cporate t since heat may bid up eternally + Keep the camcorder aveay trom strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration, ‘On Handling Tapes Do not insert anything nts the smal holes nthe rear of the cassette, These holes are used ta seme the type, thickness of tape rif the ab seu orn Cameorder Care + When the camcorders not to be use fora longtime, disconnect the power source and remove the cazstte. Periodically tur on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 micutes + Clean the lens with soft brosh to remove dust. there ae lngeepeints on the lens, remove them 2 satcloth. «+ Clean the camgorder body with a ott dry cl solution, Do not use any typeof solvent wh an soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent inay darnage the Finish AC Power Adaptor Charging ‘= Use only forthe specified btery pack This unit cannot be used to charge lithium ion type battery. “+ Attach the battery pack firmly += Charge the battery pack on» fla surface without vibration. Others = Unplug the tnt fom the all emains) outlet when not in use for a ong time. To disconnect the cord (rains lead, pallit out by the plug, Never pul the cord isl + Donot operate the unit with a damaged cord ori the unit has been dropped or damaged: {Do not bend the AC power cord (mains lend forably, or puta heavy abject on it This will damage the ‘cord and may cause a fre or an electrical sick ‘+ Besure that nothing metalic comes into contact with the metal pats of the connecting plate If this ‘happens, a short may oeur and the sn may be damaged ‘Always keep the metal contacts lean Do not disassemble the uni. ‘Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit 1 While the units in se, particularly daring charging keep itaway fram AM receivers and video “equipment because it wil disturb AM reception and video operation. ‘The tit becomes warm wile se, Tiss normal *=Dornot place the wit locations that are Extremely hot o ol = Dusty or dirty =Very humid = Vibrating any dificult should arise npg the uit al coataet your nearest Sony dealer suonnessi4pue vonewioqul aeuauiers a42 Using Your Camcorder Abroat Each country has its own electricity and TV color systems, Bere using your camcorder abroad, check the following point: Power Sources ‘You can se your camcorder in any country withthe supplial AC power adaptor within 110 Vt AC. S0/40 Hy Usea commerlly vailable AC pl adaptor fal, necessary depending on the design ‘the wall oat 6 Difference in Color Systems “This camconder is an NTSC systemebnsed cameorter I you want to view the playback picture on a TV itmust bean NTSC system based TV. When you want {sea PAL M system based TV, you will aed an NTSC/PAL M tranecder. Check the following alphabetical ist, NTSC system countries [Bahama Islands, Bolivia, nada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Per, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezusta, et PAL systom countries Australia, Austria, Balgiam, China, Denmark, Finland, German, Groat Bata, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Thatland, et PALM system country Brasil PALN system countries Argentina Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system countries ulgana, Coech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary ran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russ Reputlie,Ukinine, etBe esd you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following tablet toubleshoot the problem, ‘Camcorder "Symptom: cause forective Actions — power isnot om The battery pack sna attaches of no attache rly The battery dead ‘Atach the battery pack firmly by pushing the lowe prt of thebttery pack. Usea changes battery pm] The AC power adaplor nak Connect the AC power Power | | ‘Operation onnecied toa wallet |adaplor toa wall tet a | § The pone goss | ie being apoenatin Tarn STANDBY dover once 1g CAMERA mode the and torn wp again 3 Cameorder has en nthe wo | & Standby mode for more than | g Sminuter, | 3 _ “The batiery & dead, Usea charged banerypak 7) £ Theta packs | Theambien! temperatures . ? quickly dacharged, | toolow al The ater pak Fas maT BR | Change the batey pack 713 hg aly sean 7 | The batery pack Use ante Tay pack 1 F completely dead, and cannot «| 9 ___|berachongs i START/STOP doctor |The tape stuck othe dru Eat the canete 7) ge operate. The ape fas ron out Rewind tape or sea * won. 8 The POWER switch naive Sette CAMERA PLAYER 2 The ab on he ansete wont] Usa new canst ors fie tea n The asate cannot Thebes dod sea charged batterypack removed rom the Jorthe AC poweradaplor. | 7.21 totter Ro hinction apt for | MoRaRe ORTCRATON ak emove Tease and —p E reseticejcion works. [ocamred feavethecamennderiora | xs | a _feastan hour “The tape doesnot move | Tee POWER schist to | Set ito PLAYER = when stapetranspor [CAMERA or OFF _| buttons presed! The ape Rs on oo Ren TRS PE OTIRE 7a The date or time You pressed DATE and TIME [Thecameorderisnot ‘| indore ashing, | ogee formonetban2 | maunctioning. You may seeonds sat ecrding Pain will ops Theda ote = Reset te dateand ie 7 _[indiestor sap obe cantina 43‘Symptom Corrective Actions Pleture “The image onthe viewfinder screen not eae adjusted. ‘Rajast the viewfinder lene ‘A vertcal band appears when a subject suchas Tights ora candle nes shot against a dark background "The pictures "n0y The contrast between the | subject and background is tuo high |The video heads maybe "The cameorder nat malfunctioning, Change Clean te heads using the [TRB only) din |sony'veascuitceaning | 29 Thewpplied Remake [COMMANDER wet Setitto ON >| Commander does not work. | OFF. » | (For CCD-TRS4/TR64/ Remove the obstacle. Ter TRSA/TROG only) 7 ¢ “he batery isnot inared = i with the erect polarity. [correct polarity 2 [Thebes are dead. [Insert new ones = Frere dot ine Detach the eyeup and viewfinder (For 7 centheviewsiderios. | yy CCD-TR/TRSS/TR6S/AC Power Adaptor Symptom cause Corrie Actions [pase ] TheTOWER Lipa sai sar o VIR DCOUTH [rota - nd ducnncttne AC power |g | Bs Jord tr abot one tint, ry ae sean | 2 ‘When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes {Cheek through the following chart. Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor Install the same battery pack again =a Ifthe CHARGE lamp ashes Ifthe CHARGE lamp lights up and again, instal another battery [oes out after awhile, the battery pack pack. 'S operating correctly ¥ ~ The CHARGE lp ightsup, >] Wate CHARGE tmp goes cat ae tT pack fry installed TueCHARGE amp Mases [>] Te problem is withthe AC power Pete contact your net Sony desler. | i + WLyou use battery pack which vou have just bought or which has been lft unused for 2 longtime, the (CHARGE lamp may flash a the first charging, But this ls nota problem. Repeat again to charge with the same battery pack. span ajqnon. 45yrs heed Video Camera Recorder System ‘Video recording system Two rlary heads, Helical scanning, FM ssstem ‘Audio recording system Rotary heads, PM system Video signal NTSC coor, ELA standards Usable cassette Sm ie format cassette (standard § mm) Recording/Playback time SP mode: ? hours (P6120) LLP mode: 4 hours (P6120) Fastforward/rewind time Approx § min (Po-120) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Viewfinder Electronic vewsinder, (CCD-TRH /TRSH/ TRA: black and white (CCD-TRGH/TR74/TROE: Color tens CCD-TR44: 10, Combined power 200m lens, FL8~-27 CCD-TRE4/TREE 12x Combined poser zoom lens, Fis-27, (CCD-TR74/TRSA/TROA: 12% (optical) 24 x cig), Combined poseer 200m lens, FIS-27 Focal distance coD-TRiS (63-63 me) (CCD-TRS4/TR6d/TR7A/TRIS/ “TR, 7-2 %¢inches 5:4~ 648 rn) When converted toa 35 tm still camera CCD-TRELT ie 17 Yinches (45-450 mm) CCD-TRSH/TROL/TR7A: 1 h6— 82 inches (39468 mm) CCD-TREE/TRG4: 175-22 4 inches (1 ~ 564 mm) Color temperature 14-2 inches ‘Minimum illumination CCD TRIS OG FL CCD-TRB4/TREA/TR7E: 08 be SFIS CcD-TRSA/TROK IOI at FS tlumination range (CCD-TRS#: 046 to 100,000. CCD-TR54/TR64/TR74-08t0 0000 CCD-TRIK/TR: 3010 100,000, hk Recommended illumination ‘More than 100 x Input and Output connectors Video output Phono ack, 1 Vp-p, 759, tunbalanced Audio output Monaural, Phono jack 327 mV, {at load impedance 47 2), impedance ess than 22 KS. RFU DC OUT. Special minijack, DCS V LANC jack Stercorminiminijack (025, mun), Mic jack Minack, 0388 mV, low impedance with 25 103 DC, ‘output impedance 68 0 (0.35 ma) General Power requirements On batery mounting surface 60 V hatery pack). 75.V(AC power adaptor) ‘Average power consumption CCD-TRE/TRSE36W CeD-TR6A:37W CCD-TRE39W CCD-TRAE LOW CCD-TRI IW Operating temperature SEF to 108 FO"C 140°C) Storage temperature AF to +140°F (20°C to 46°C) Dimensions Approx. 48x. °/0x8 inches (0105 #05 «202 a) (w 7) mass aching the battery pack Titium beret and shoulder stp. Cob sTRN Ar TRS ‘Appron 080205) cobra rare fpr 1b ox (Dg) Inelaig the bar pk NP 2B thin ater C80, itsete P10 shouler CG res TR6 Approx 2 (010) cE trae Ros AApprow 2b 0005) Mierophone Ehete condenser microphone monaural ype Supplied accessories Scemge®AC power adaptor Power requirements T0240 V AC* 50/6042 Power consumption ACWIS.ISW. ACI6: 20 ACVIGA:22W Output voltage DC OUT in operation mode ACVISTSW LOA AC-VI6/VI6A:75 V, 18 A Eatery charge terminal OV, 11 Aancharge mode Application ‘Sony Eatery packs NP-33 (Gupplica), NP-W0D,NP-CeS, NP-6H, NP, NP-80/80, NP98/980. Operating temperature 32°F 1 1OUF OC 1 40°C) Storage temperature =F to +140°F (20°C 0 44°C) Dimensions —~ Approx. 6/4 1/03 inches (0565 45.75 min) we /h/a) ining prong prs nd Mass AC-VIS/VI6 Approx. 1502 (20) AC-VI6A: Approx. 1602 (450 ® * Canadian Standard ‘Association (CSA) certifies 120 AC only Design and specifications are subject to change without svonespeds 4748 [By POWER switeh(p. 12,19) £2) DATE() button (p. 23, 33) {Bl TIME(NEXT) button (p.23, 33) Hl TLE button (p. 27) %] COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) ]] STEADY SHOT mode switch (p. 28) For CCD-TR4/TROI only [7] eyecup (p. 16) [5] Battery mounting surface (p. 10) 3] LANC & contro jack Connec' the LANC & connecting cle to 3 wired remote contea unt such as an exiting controle, Inthis case st the COMMANDER mode fo OFF ip. 29). €@ stands tor Local Appleton Control Bus sytem. The @ control ack ssed for controling the tape anspor ot vio eqeipment a peripherals connected toit This same function a the connectors ite as CONTROL Lor REMOTE Il BATT (battery release knob (p. 10)i Power 200m lever (p. 15) [B ECT knob (p. 11) [By Eyecup release knob (p- 40) Por CCD-TR44/TR5S/TR64/TRBA only [Hd Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 51) [9 staRT/stoP button (p. 12) [5 STANDBY switeh(p. 12) [ED Grip strap (p. 16) [8 cassette compartment (p. 11) B woe0 OUT jack (p. 18) B RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out) jack i) AuDI0 OUT jack(p. 18) sack cover Mic (microphone) jack ; ‘Connect an optional external microphone. This ck alse accepts a “plug-in-pawer" microphone A Tripod receptade (p. 16) ‘tach 3 tripod (no supped here seg aun Stynvep 49Identifying the Parts transport buttons (p. 19, 20) wstor #4 REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) Po FF (ast forward) MpAuse These buttons will function in PLAYER mode BH EDITSEARCH button (p. 17) 1B Lens cover (B Buittin microphone Remote sensor (p. 53) [Bd camera recording/battery lamp Bi Uthium battery compartment (p. 32) (G9 DEW amp (p. 38) [Bi Viewfinder adjustment rng (p.13) For CCD-TRS4/TRS4/TR64/TRBS only i ughting aperture For CCD-RZA/TRM only 5 Viewsinder (p. 13, $4) 58 Viewsinder adjustment lever (p. 13) For CCD-TW74/TR9E on Gf) BACK LIGHT button (p.25) BB START/STOP MODE switeh(p. 12, 13,26) [ PROGRAM AE dial (9. 24) 50 $0 Mode switehes ip. 29)Astaching the shoulder strap ‘tach the suppl shoulder strap tote hooks forthe shoulder sap Bon page) Remote Commander (= For CCO-TRSA/TRGA/TR7A/TRBA/TRSA only “The butions that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function identically (Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder alter turing on the POWER switch on the comecorder, B) Tape transport buttons (p. 19,20) Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52) @) startistoP button (5) Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable on the Remote Commander. 5152 Co Pea Preparing the Remote Commander Touse the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the suppl size AA (Re) bateres (1) Remove the buttery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both ofthe size AA (RB) batteries with corect polarity {@) Pot the battery cover Back ont the Remote Commas ‘Note on battery life The batteries forthe Remote Commander last shout 6 months under normal operation. When the batteries hecome wenk or dead, the Remote Commander does not work To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batters when you will nt use the Remote Commander for lang time Using the Remote Commander “Make sure thatthe COMMANDER made ise to ON (p. 29.Remote Control Direction ‘Aim the Remote Commander to the renote sensor within the range as shown below. Notes on the Remote Commander + Keep the remate sensor aeay fom strong (Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective + Besure that there is na obstacle between the remote sensor and the Remote Commander. {This camcorder works at commander mode VTR2. The commander modes (2, nd 3) are wsed to dlistnguish this camcorder fom other Sony VCRs to avid remote contrel misaperaton- Ifyou use ‘another Sony VCR at comnander mode VIR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode oF ‘over the remote sensor ofthe VCR with black paper. ght sources such as direct sunlight o illusnation To Watch the Demonstration ‘You can watcha brief demonstration of pictures with ites the demonstration appears when you turn onthe camcorder forthe fst time, exit the Demo mode to ‘se your eamcorder. ‘To-enter Demo mode (4) Eject the cassette and turn the POWER switch to OFF. (@) Tum STANDBY up, {@) While holding doven P= PLAY, tur the POWER switch to CAMERA, Demonstration starts. The demonstration stops when you inser the cassette [Note that once you enter Demo mode, this mode retained as long as the lithium battery i in plac. “Therefore, demonstration starts automaticaly 10 mits Laer everytime you tun the POWER switch to CAMERA, or after you ect the ensscte To-exit Demo mode (1) Tur the POWER switch to OFF (2) Tun STANDBY up. fe {@) While holding down | STOP, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA, 53Ea hua) In the Viewfinder ‘Tho indicators appear in CAMERA mode only [1] Power zoom indicator (p. 15) For CCD-TR74/TRSA/TROM only Backlight indicator (p. 25) {3} Warning indicator (p. 55) @) Lithium battery indicator (p31) [5] Recording lampybattery lamp (p. 12) [5] Recording in LP mode (p. 12) [7] Tape transport mode (p. 12) [B) Tape counter (p. 14) 1] AUTO DATE indicator (p. 12) {10 Remaining battery indicator (p. 34) =, + Ca ae [77 bate, Time oF Title (p23, 27) 54Warning Indicators Alindica indicators ash he vain oF a cau sppesewniy aeion you use the camcorder in CAMERA made Tampon the camearder Mashes, check the fllowsing: 2 You ca hear the box sonnet BEED set to ON (p29) IB Thetapes near thoond [Theta has ran out [No tape has bee inset [5] The tab om the tape is ut re (p10, [B] Moisture condensation has occurred (p38 2 indicator appre nl when the asst is sete [2] The vido heads may be contaminate ip 39) Bl Some other trouble has occured Discomec the power sourced contact YuurSony deakr or local authorized facility. 1B) The bth battery is weak othe fhm bttery snot stale ip. 3 This indicator lashes ast only after poser. 55Index a [AC power adaptot oo 7.21 ‘Adgsting wiewtinder oo 13 AUTODATE 2 APY cunmecting able oT 8 BACK LIGHT 3 sinter 52 Buttery ove 2 Baitery lamp 35.55 Battery pack 7 BEEP red © Camnera recording 2 Car batere 23 Charging battery 7 ‘Cleaning vie heads 0 39 Connection 1% ‘COUNTER RESET 4 > DATE/TIME 2 DEMO mode 33 Digital zm. 15 ‘Sony Gerperation Protein pan Ee Editing EDITSEARCH ect hGH Fistfornand Baee. rvoeding High-spe shitter mode WK LANE Lithium tater M,N, 0, P MIC (microphone jack Playback on TY Playhack pavse Poser soe Poser 200m PROGRAM AE a0 7 n 1 2 2 “8 ° a8 20 2 45 2 QR REC MODE Rec Review Remote Commander Rewind s Shoulder strap Sports mode STANDBY Standby mode STEADY SHOT. Supplied accessories TUV,WXY Tape counter Tite Tripod mounting ‘Trouble check Twilight mode z Zoom 2 " 2 1B 8 2