Document Outline

• 3-758-475-22 (1)
• Video Camera Recorderm
  • Operation Manual
    • Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
  • Owner's Record
    • ©1994 by Sony Corporation
    • For the Customers in the U.S JL.
    • Fwlhe Customers In CANADA
  • Table of Contents
    • Before You Begin
    • Getting Started
    • Basic Operations
    • Advanced Operations
    • Additional Information
    • I Before You Begin
  • Checking Your Model Number
    • Types of Differences
    • Note on TV Color Systems
    • Note on the Supplied RRJ adaptor
    • Precaution on Coi^right
    • Precautions on Camcorder Care
      • • Oo no let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
      • • Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
  • Checking Supplied Accessories
  • Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
    • Charging the Battery Pack
      • Charging Time
      • Battery Life
        • Important!
      • Removing the Battery Pack
        • Notes on charging the battery pack
        • Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
    • Installing the Battery Pack
      • Removing the Battery Pack
  • Inserting a Cassette
    • To Eject the Cassette
    • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
  • Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
  • Camera Recording
    • Note on beep sound
    • To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
    • To Finish Recording [b]
    • [a]
      • Camera Recording
        • Note on Standby mode
        • Note on recording
        • Note on the tape counter
        • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
        • When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
    • Using the Zoom Feature
      • Zooming Speed
  • Hints for Better Shooting
    • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod.
    • To Use the Viewfinder as a Sports Finder [c]
      • Note on the color viewfinder (for CCD-TR70/TR80)
      • Cautions on the viewfinder
  • Checking the Recorded Picture
    • To Stop Playback
    • To Begin Re^cording
    • Monitoring the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder
  • Connections for Playback
    • Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio input Jades
    • Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio input Jacks or VCR
      • For Monaural Models (CCD-TR42/TR70/TR82)
  • Playing Back a Tape
    • Playing Back a Tape
      • To stop playback, press □.
      • To rewind the tape, press <4.
      • To advance the tape rapidly, press
    • Various Playback Modes
      • To view a still picture (playback pause)
      • To locate a scene (Picture Search)
      • To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan)
      • To view the picture in a sequence of stop-motion images
      • To view the picture at 1/5 speed (Slow Playback) (only with the Remote Commander)
      • Note on playback
      • To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV
      • To select the monitor sound - For stereo models (CCO-TR72/TR80)
  • Using Alternate Power Sources
    • Using House Current
      • Notes on the POWER lamp
      • To remove the adapter
      • Using Alternate Power Sources
    • Using a Car Battery
      • To remove the DC pack
    • Options for Charging the Battery Pack
  • Recording with the Date or Time
    • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
  • Shooting with Backlighting
    • After shooting
      • This function is also effective under following conditions:
  • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
    • Selecting the Best Mode
      • St Portrait mode
      • ^Sports mode
      • ^ High-speed shutter mode
      • Twilight mode
    • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
      • Note on shutter speed
    • Fade-in and Fade-out
      • When Fading in [a]
      • When Fading out [b]
      • [a]
      • [b] ^
        • To Cancel the Fade-in/out Function
        • When the date/time indicator is displayed
  • Releasing the Steady Shot Function
    • — For the model with the STEADY SHOT switch (CCD-TR82 only)
    • To Activate the Steady Shot Function Again
      • Notes on the Steady Shot Function
    • Changing the Mode Settings
      • Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Kem
        • Kerns in G\MERA mode
        • Items in PLAYER mode
      • Using the World Clock
        • To Check the Date
        • To restore to Your Home Area Time
        • Time Zone Chart
    • Editing onto Another Tape
      • Before Editing
      • Starting Editing
        • To Edit More Scenes
        • To Stop Editing
          • Note on DISPLAY function
        • Additional Information
  • Changing the Lithium Battery In the Camcorder
    • Note on Lithium Battery
      • Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on the camcorder.
      • WARNING
      • Caution
      • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
    • Changing the Uthium Batteiy
    • Resetting the Date and Time
      • Time Zones and Area Numbers and Names
      • Resetting the Date and Time
      • To Correct the Date and Time Setting
      • To Check the Date and Time
      • To Reset to Standard Time
      • The year indicator changes as follows:
        • t 1
          • Note on the time indicator
    • Playback Modes
      • Notes on AFM Hi-Fi stereo — For stereo models (CCO-TR72/TR80)
      • LP (long play) mode
      • Foreign 8 mm video
    • Tips for Using the Battery Pack
      • Preparing the Battery Pack Always Cany Additional Batteries
      • Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
      • To Save Battery Power
      • [C]
      • [d]
        • Tips for Using the Battery Pack
      • When to Replace the Battery Pack
        • Note on the remaining battery indicator
      • Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack The Battery Heats Up
        • Battery Care
        • How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
        • The Life of the Battery Pack
        • Charging Tempererture
        • Sony Batteries are Recommended
        • Notes on Charging A Brand-new Battery
        • Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack
          • • Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity- Battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery again.
        • After Long Storage
      • Notes on the Terminals
        • Be Sure to Observe the Following
          • •To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover, [d] on page 33.
  • Maintenance Information and Precautions
    • Moisture Condensation
      • Inside the Camcorder
        • Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette compartment open for about 1 hour.
      • On the Surface of the Tape
        • Eject the cassette and leave it for about 1 hour.
      • On the Lens
      • How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
    • Video Head Cleaning
    • Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder
      • Maintenance Information and Precautions
    • Precautions
      • Camcorder Operation
      • On Handling Tapes
      • Camcorder Care
      • AC Power Adaptor
        • Charging
        • Others
  • Using Your Camcorder Abroad
    • Power Sources
    • [a] [b]
    • Difference in Color Systems
      • NTSC system countries
      • PAL system countries
      • PAL M system country
      • PAL N system countries
      • SECAM system countries
  • Trouble Check
    • If you ran 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.
    • Camcorder
    • AC Power Adaptor
      • When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
  • Specifications
    • Video Camera Recorder
      • System
      • Video recording system: Two
      • Color temperature: Auto Minimum illumination: See the
      • Recommended illumination:
      • General
      • Supplied accessories: See page 5.
      • Specifications
    • AC power adaptor
      • Power requirements: 110 - 240 V
      • Power consumption: See the
  • Identifying the Parts
    • Q3 Hook for shoulder strap (below)
    • on LANC C control jack
    • Q1 ® (earphone) Jack (CCD-TR42/TR70/TR82)
    • V) (headphones) jack (CCO-TR72/TR80) (p.I5) Ql Hook for shoulder strap (below)
    • 03 Lithium battery compartment (p.30)
    • 01 Cassette compartment lid (p.*))
    • 01 MIC (microphone) jack 01 VIDEO jack (p.16)
    • 01 RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out) jack
    • 01 AUDIO jack (p.16)
    • @ Jack cover H Grip strap (p.14)
    • @ Tripod receptacle (p.I4)
    • Remote Commander
      • Preparing the Remote Commander
      • Using the Remote Commander
      • Remote Control Direction
        • Notes on the Remote Commander
    • In Ihe Viewfinder
  • Warning Indicators
  • Index