Document Outline

• Video Camera Recorders
  • Welcome to video El
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
  • For the Customers in the U.S.A.
  • Table of Contents
    • Before You Begin
    • Getting Started
    • Basic Operations
    • Advanced Operations
    • Additional Information
    • I Before You Begin
  • Using This Manual
    • 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]
  • Checking Supplied Accessories
    • Getting Started]
  • Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
    • 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
  • Inserting a Cassette
    • To Eject the Cassette
    • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
  • Camera Recording
    • To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
      • (Standby mode).
    • 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
      • {c]
    • START/STOP MODE
    • tj i 5
      • [d]
      • J=L
      • SEC
      • START/STOP MODE
    • U I 5
      • SEC
        • 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
          • When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
        • Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)
  • Hints for Better Shooting
    • [a]
    • [b]
      • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
      • Cautions on the viewfinder
      • Note on the color viewfinder (CCD-TR99/TR714 only)
  • Checking the Recorded Picture
    • To Begin Re-recording
  • Connections for Playback
    • If a VCR is connected to a TV
      • CCD-TR514/TR714/TR814
      • CCD-TR99
    • Connecting Directly to a TV
      • CCD-TR 514/TR714/TR814
      • CCD-TR99
      • If your TV or VCR is a monaural type — CCD-TR99 only
    • To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks
  • Playing Back a Tape
    • 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
    • Advanced Operations
  • Using Alternative Power Sources
    • Using the House Current
      • WARNING
      • PRECAUTIONS
        • Notes on the POWER lamp
        • To remove the adaptor
    • Using the Battery Case
      • — CCD-TR99 only
      • Battery Life
        • Notes
        • To remove the battery case
    • Using a Car Battery
      • To remove the DC pack
  • Recording with the Date or Time
    • Stop Recording with the Date or Time
    • Selecting the Best Mode
      • Sports mode ^ Twilight mode
      • High-speed shutter mode
    • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
      • Note on shutter speed
      • After Shooting
        • This function is also effective under following conditions;
  • Selecting the START/STOP Mode
    • 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
    • — CCD-TR99/TR814 only
    • Using the STEADY SHOT Function
      • To Release the Steady Shot
        • Notes on the Steady Shot
  • Changing the Mode Settings
    • 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>
  • Editing onto Another Tape
    • To Edit More Scenes
    • To Stop Editing
    • 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 Lithium Battery
  • Resetting the Date and Time
    • To Correct the Date and Time Setting -
    • To Check the Date and Time
    • The year indicator changes as follows:
      • Note on the time indicator
  • Playback Modes
    • Note on AFM HiFi stereo (CCD-TR99 only)
    • 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
    • When to Replace the Battery
      • 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
    • [b]
      • Caution
      • Note
    • Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder
      • — CCD-TR514/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
    • AC Power Adaptor
      • When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
      • Video Camera Recorder
        • System
        • Video recording system
        • Image device
        • Viewfinder
        • Focal distance
        • Color temperature
        • Minimum illumination
        • Recommended illumination
        • Input and Output connectors Video output
        • Audio output
        • RFU DC OUT
        • LANC jack
        • MIC jack
        • General
        • Power requirements
        • Average power consumption
        • Dimensions
        • Mass
        • Microphone
        • Operating temperature
        • Storage temperature
      • AC power adaptor
        • Power requirements
        • Dimensions
        • Mass
        • Attaching the shoulder strap
    • Remote Commander
      • [2] Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)
      • [3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52) g] START/STOP button
      • [5] 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
  • Warning Indicators
    • s
      • m Battery Remaining
      • [2] The tape is near the end.
      • f3l The tape has run out.
      • [4] No tape has been inserted.
      • [5] The tab on the tape is out (red) (p. 10).
      • [6] Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 38).
      • \j] The video heads may be contaminated (p. 39).
      • Some other trouble has occurred.
      • [U The lithium battery is weak or the lithium battery is not installed (p. 31).
  • Index