Document Outline

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• CAUTION
• For the Customers in the U.S.A.
  • Before You Begin
  • Getting Started
  • Basic Operations
  • Advanced Operations
  • Additional Information
  • I Before You Begin
  • Types of Differences
  • Note on TV Color Systems
  • Precaution on Copyright
  • Precautions on Camcorder Care
    • • 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, [a]
    • • Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
  • Getting Started!
• Charging the Battery Pack
  • Charging Time
  • Battery Life
  • To Remove the Battery Pack
    • Notes on charging the battery pack
• Installing the Battery Pack
  • To Remove the Battery Pack
  • To Eject the Cassette
  • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
  • I Basic Operations
  • To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
  • To Finish Recording [b]
    • Note on Standby mode
  • To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
    • Note on the indicators in the viewfinder
    • Recording with the START/STOP button depressed
    • Shooting scenery in several short takes
    • Note on recording
    • Notes on recording mode
    • Notes on the tape counter
    • Note on beep sound
    • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
    • When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
• Using the Zoom Feature
  • Zooming Speed
  • Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)
    • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
    • Cautions on the viewfinder
    • Note on the color viewfinder (CCD-TR99/TR614/TR714 only)
  • To Begin Re-recording
    • CCD-TR514/TR614/TR714/TR814
  • Connecting Directly to a TV
    • CCD-TR514/TR614/TR714/TR814
    • If your TV or VCR is a monaural type — CCD-TR99 only
  • To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks
    • To stop playback, press ■.
    • To rewind the tape, press To fast-forward the tape, press
  • To Monitor the Sound while Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder (CCD-TR99 only)
  • 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)
    • Notes on playback
• Using the House Current
  • WARNING
  • PRECAUTIONS
    • Notes on the POWER lamp
    • To remove the adaptor
• Using the Battery Case
  • — CCD-TR99 only
  • Notes
  • To remove the battery case
• Using a Car Battery
  • To remove the DC pack
  • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
    • Note
• Selecting the Best Mode
  • Sports mode
  • High-speed shutter mode
• Using the PROGRAM AE Function
  • Note on shutter speed
  • After Shooting
    • This function is also effective under following conditions:
  • To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode
  • To Superimpose from the Beginning
  • To Superimpose On the Way of Recording
    • Note on selecting a title
• Using the STEADY SHOT Function
  • To Release the Steady Shot
    • Notes on the Steady Shot
• Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
  • ZOOM <x24/x12> (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)
  • COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
  • BEEP <ON/OFF>
  • REC MODE <SP/LP>
  • To Edit More Scenes
  • To Stop Editing
  • Additional Information
  • 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
    • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Changing the Lithium Battery
  • To Correct the Date and Time Setting
  • To Check the Date and Time
  • The year indicator changes as follows:
    • Note on the time indicator
    • Note on AFM HiFi stereo (CCD-TR99 only)
    • Foreign 8 mm video
• Preparing the Battery Pack
  • Always Carry Additional Batteries
  • Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
  • To Save Battery Power
• When to Replace the Battefy
  • Note on the remaining battery indicator
• Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
  • Caution
  • The Battery Heats Up
  • Battery Pack Care
  • How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
  • The Life of the Battery Pack
  • Charging Temperature
  • Sony Batteries are Recommended
• Notes on Charging
  • A Brand-new Battery
  • After Long Storage
• Notes on the Terminals
  • If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.
  • 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, [b]
• Notes on the Battery Case
  • — CCD-TR99 only
  • • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA rechargeable NiCd batteries.
  • Notes on Alkaline Batteries
    • If battery leakage occurred
• Moisture Condensation
  • Inside the Camcorder
  • On the Lens
  • How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
• Video Head Cleaning
  • Caution
• Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder
  • — CCD-TR514/TR614/TR814 only
  • To Reattach the Eyecup
    • Caution
• Precautions
  • Camcorder Operation
  • On Handling Tapes
  • Camcorder Care
  • AC Power Adaptor
    • Charging
    • Others
• Power Sources
• Difference in Color Systems
  • NTSC system countries
  • PAL-system countries
  • PAL-M system country
  • PAL-N system countries
  • SECAM system countries
• Camcorder
  • Power
    • Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
  • Operation
    • Symptom
    • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• AC Power Adaptor
  • When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
  • Video Camera Recorder
    • System
    • Video recording system
    • Image device
    • Lens
    • Focal distance
    • Color temperature Auto
    • Minimum illumination
    • Recommended illumination
    • Input and Output connectors Video output
    • Audio output
    • RFU DC OUT
    • LANC jack
    • MIC jack
    • General
    • Power requirements
    • Dimensions
    • Mass
    • Microphone
  • AC power adaptor
    • Power requirements
    • Dimensions
    • Mass
    • Ш POWER switch (p. 11, 19)
    • [2] Display window (p. 54)
    • [3] TIME(NEXT) button (p. 23, 33) g] DATE(+) button (p. 23, 33)
    • [5] COUNTER RESET button (p. 13)
    • [6] TITLE button (p. 27)
    • Ш STEADY SHOT mode switch (p. 28)
    • [8] Eyecup (p. 15)
    • [9] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 12)
    • iJOl Battery mounting surface (p. 9)
    • 331 LANC C control jack
    • in 0 (headphones) jack (p. 19)
    • n ВАТТ (battery) release knob (p. 9)
    • Attaching the shoulder strap
• Remote Commander
  • |T] Transmitter
  • [2] Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)
  • [3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52) g] START/STOP button
  • Power zoom button
  • Preparing the Remote Commander
    • Note on battery life
    • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
  • Using the Remote Commander
  • Remote Control Direction
    • Notes on the Remote Commander
  • To Watch the Demonstration
    • To enter Demo mode
    • To exit Demo mode
• Operation Indicators