Sony CCD-TR87 User Manual
Video camera recorder, Handycam, Video8e30
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Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever vou
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-TR_________________ Model No. AC-l__________________
Serial No.
Serial No.
Handycam
CCD-TR940/TR917
video Hi8 DO
CCD-TR940/TR917 him
Video8E30
CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Video Camera Recorder
- Handycam
- video Hi8 DO
- Video8E30
- Table of contents
- Using this manual
- Checking supplied accessories
- Installing and charging the battery pack
- Camera recording
- Hints for bettor shooting
- Checking the recorded picture
- Connections for playback
- Playing back a tape
- Using alternative power sources
- Changing the mode settings
- Note on the menu display
- Note on changing the mode setting
- Selecting the mode setting of each item
- Items for both CAMERA and VTR/PLAYER modes
- HI REC MODE* <SP/LP>
- H 6 REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>
- AUTO TV ON* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)
- O] TV INPUT* <VIDE01/VIDE02/VIDE03/0FF> (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)
- LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>
- ^ BEEP* <ON/OFF>
- ^ COMMANDER <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)
- INDICATOR* <BL ON/BL OFF> (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)
- Items for CAMERA mode only
- ® D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>
- ® 16:9WIDE* <OFF/CINEMA/16:9FULL>
- ® STEADYSHOT* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)
- ® N.S.LIGHT* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only)
- SB WIND <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)
- S ORC TO SET*
- CLOCK SET*
- AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF>
- DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>
- Note? on DEMO MODE
- To look at the demonstration at once
- WORLD TIME*
- §T§ REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>
- Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only
- Items for both CAMERA and VTR/PLAYER modes
- Shooting with backlighting
- Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
- Focusing manually
- Enjoying picture effect
- Adjusting the exposure
- Superimposing a title
- Making your own titles
- Recording with the date/time
- Optimizing the recording condition
- Using the built-in light
- Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
- Editing onto another tape
- Recording from a VCR or TV
- Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
- Notes on lithium battery
- • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
- Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
- • 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
- Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
- Changing the lithium battery
- Notes on lithium battery
- Resetting the date and time
- Simple setting of clock by time difference
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Specifications
- Video camera recordar
- Specifications
- AC power adaptor
- [n EDITSEARCH button (p. 18)
- Lens cover
- [5] POWER switch (p. 12)
- [8] Video control buttons (p. 21)
- Power zoom lever (p. 15)
- Lighting aperture
- Display window (p. 78)
- Tripod receptacle (p. 17)
- Lithium battery compertment (p. 55)
- izl EJECT switch (p. 11)
- m LANC C control jack
- 1^ Cassette compartment (p. 11)
- Grip strap (p. 17)
- gi] RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 20)
- M MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
- VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 19)
- Microphone
- Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 12)
- Self-diagnosis display
- Warning indicators