Document Outline

• For Customers in tiie U.S.A.
  • Note:
• For Customers in CANADA
  • CAUTION
• Table of Contents
  • Before You Begin
  • Getting Started
  • Basic Operations
  • Advanced Operations
  • Additional Information
  • Before You Begin
• Checking Your Model Number
  • Types of differences
  • Note on TV Color Systems
  • Precaution on Copyright
  • i^ecautions on Camcorder Care
• Checking Supplied Accessories
  • Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 50)
• Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
  • Charging the Battery Pack
    • AC-V25AAf25BAf25C
    • Charging Time
    • Battery Lif«~
    • CCD-TR100
    • CCD-TR600
    • important!
    • To Remove the Battery Pack
  • installing the Ba^ry Pack
    • To Remove the Battery Pack
• Inserting a Cassette
  • To Eject the Cassette
  • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
• Camera Recording
  • To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
  • To Finish Recording [b]
  • To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
    • Note on Standby mode
    • Note on recording
    • Note on the tape counter
    • Note on beep sound
    • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
    • When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
  • Camera Recording
  • Using the Zoom Feature
    • Zooming Speed (Dual speed zooming)
      • Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR600 only)
• Hints for Better Shooting
  • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
  • Cautions on the viewfinder
• Checking the Recorded Picture
  • To Stop Playback
  • To Begin Re-recording
  • To Monitor the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder
• Connections for Playback
  • Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks
    • If a VCR is already connected to your TV
    • If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
    • To connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio input jacks
• Playing Back a Tape
  • Various Playback Modes
    • To view a still picture (Playback pause)
    • To locate a scene (Picture search)
    • To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (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)
    • Notes on playback
    • To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV
    • To select the playback sound
• Using Alternative Power Sources
  • Note on power sources
  • Using HtHise Current
    • — For the customers supplied with the AC-V25A/V25BAA25C AC power adapter
    • — For the customers supplied with the AC-V15 AC power adaptor
    • WARNING
    • PRECAUTION
      • To remove the adaptor
      • o
  • Using Alternative Power Sources
  • Using a Car Battery
    • To remove the DC pack
  • Options for Charging the Battery Fade
• Recording with the Date or Time
  • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
• Using the PROGRAM AE Function
  • Selecting the Best Mode
    • S& Portrait mode
    • Sports mode
    • K High-speed shutter mode
    • J Twilight mode
  • Using the PRO<3RMVI AE Function
    • Note on shutter speed
• Fade-in and Fade-out
  • When Fading in [a]
  • When Fading out [b]
    • [b]
  • To Cancel the Fade-in/Fade-out Function
    • When the date or time indicator is displayed
• Focusing Manually
  • When to Use Manual Focus
  • Focusing Manually
    • To Return to Autofocus Mode
      • Shooting in relatively dark places
      • Note on the focus dial
    • To Shoot with Autofocus Momentarily
• Releasing the STEADY SHOT Function
  • - For the Model with the STEADY SHOT Switch (CCD-TR600 only)
  • 3 Activate the Steady Shot Function Again
    • otes on the Steady shot function
• Enjoying Picture Effect
  • Selecting Pictuie Effect
    • MOSAIC [a]
    • SOLARIZE [b]
    • B&W
    • NEC. ART [c]
    • Picture Effect Modes for CCD-TR600 only
      • SLIM [d]
      • STRETCH [e]
  • Using Picture Effect Function
    • ^ote on Picture Effect
    • Q.
    • [a]
    • [b]
  • Adjusting the Exposure
    • To Return to Automatic Exposure Mode
• Shooting Scenery In Several Short Takes
  • To Extend the Recording Time
  • To Cancel 5-Second Recording
    • Note on 5-second recording
• Changing the Mode Settings
  • Selecting the Mode Setting of Each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR Modes COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
    • BEEP <ON/OFF>
  • Items for CAMERA Mode Only
    • WIND <ON/OFF>
    • D ZOOM <ON/OFF>* (CCD-TR600 only)
    • AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF>
    • REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>
  • items for VTR Mode Only
    • EDIT <ON/OFF>
    • liFi SND <STEREO/1/2>
• Editing onto Another Tape
  • Before Editing
• o
  • Starting Editing
    • To Edit More Scenes
    • To Stop Editing
      • Use of the EDITSEARCH button
      • Note on the DISPLAY function
• Recording from a VCR or TV
  • o Check the Picture from a TV or VCR before Recording
  • o Stop Recording
• Changing the Lithium Battery
  • Note on Lithium Battery
    • WARNING
    • Caution
  • Changing the Lithium Battery .
• Resetting the Date or Time
  • o Correct the Date and Time Setting
  • o Check the Preset Date and Time
    • he year indicator changes as follows:
• Playback Modes
  • Selecting Cassette T^>es
  • When You Play Back
    • Note on AFM Hi-Fi stereo
    • Foreign 8 mm video
• Tips for Using the Battery Pack
  • Preparing the Battery Pack
    • Always Carry Additional Batteries
    • Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
    • To Save Battery Power
  • VMien to Replace tfie Battery Pack
    • Note on the remaining battery indicator
  • Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
    • The Battery Pack Heats Up
    • Battery Pack Care
    • How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
    • rhe Life of the Battery Pack
  • [b]
    • [c]
    • Charging Temperature
    • Sony Batteries are Recommended
  • Notes on Charging
    • A Brand-new Battery Pack
    • Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack
    • After Long Storage
  • Notes on the Terminals
    • Be Sure to Observe the Following
• Maintenance information and Precautions
  • Moisture Condensation
    • Inside the Camcorder
    • On the Surface of the Tape
    • On the Lens
    • How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
  • Video Head Cleaning
    • Caution
      • Note
  • Removing Dust trom Inside the Viewfinder
    • — For the Model with a Monochrome Viewfinder (CCD-TR100 only)
  • Precautions
    • Camcorder Operation
    • On Handling Tapes
    • Camcorder Care
    • AC Power Adaptor
      • others
• Using Your Camcorder Abroad
  • Power Sources
  • Difference in Color Systems
    • NTSC system countries
    • PAL system countries
    • PAL-M system country
    • PAL-N system countries
    • SECAM system countries
• Trouble Check
  • Camcorder
  • AC Power Adaptor
    • When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
• Specifications
  • Wdeo Camera Recorder
    • System
    • Illumination range
    • General
    • Mass
  • AC power adaptor
• identifying the Parts
  • Attaching the Shoulder Strap
  • Remote Commander
    • To Prepare the Remote Commander
      • Note on battery life
      • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
    • To Use the Remote Commander
    • Remote Control Direction
      • Notes on the Remote Commander
    • To Watch the Demonstration
  • Operation indicators