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• 3-859-131-.
• Video Camera Recorder
  • WARNING
    • RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
    • NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
    • in the U.S.A.
    • CAUTION
      • Note:
    • ers in CANADA
    • CAUTION
  • ble of contents
    • Before you begin
  • Using this manual
    • Types of differences
    • liloteilW color systems | jllj '
    • ¿Precaution on copyright
    • CPracautions'on camcorder care
  • Kecking supplied accessories
  • Charging and installing the battery pack
    • Charging thé bàttéi^Jpaçk.
      • Charging Time
        • NP-33 NP-60D NP-C65 NP-68 NP-78 NP-80/80D NP-98/98D
        • (supplied)
      • Battery life
        • CCD-TR86
      • To remove the battery pack
        • Notes on charging the battery pack
    • Charging and installing the battery pack
    • Installing the batteiyjpack
      • Note on installing the NP-98/98D battery pack
      • Note on the battery pack
      • To remove the battery pack
  • Inserting a cassette
    • To eject the cassette
    • To prevent accidental erasure
    • Basic operations
  • Camera recording
    • To stop recording momentarily [a]
    • To finish recording [b]
    • [b]
      • Note on standby mode
      • Notes on the recording mode
      • Note on recording
      • To focus the viewfinder lens
        • Note on the lighting aperture
        • Notes on the tape counter
        • Note on beep sound
        • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
      • Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
        • When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
        • Notes on digital zoom
      • [b] [a]
  • 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
  • Connections for playback
    • To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks
    • Usi -LASI
      • To play back on a TV
      • To release LASER LINK
  • Playing back a tape
    • To stop playback, press ■.
    • To rewind the tape, press To fast-forward the tape, press I
    • Playing back a tape
      • Using the Remote Commander
      • To erase the indicators
      • 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 rewind (Skip Scan)
        • Notes on playback
        • Note on the lens cover
      • Advanced operations
  • Using alternative power sources
    • Note on power sources
    • IJsilig thejiouse ^current
      • Using alternative power sources
        • WARNING
        • PRECAUTION
          • Notes on the POWER lamp
        • To remove the adaptor
        • - CCD-TR86/TR96 only
      • Using alternative power sources
        • Notes
        • To remove the battery case
      • Usifig a car battery
        • To remove the DC pack
  • Changing the mode settings
    • Changing the mode settings
    • Selecting the mode setting of each item
      • Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes
      • Items for CAMERA mode only
    • Changing the mode settings
      • CLOCK SET*
      • DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>
      • Notes on DEMO MODE
      • To look at the demonstration at once
  • Recording with the date or time
    • To stop recording with the date or time
      • Note
  • Selecting the START/STOP mode
  • Fade-in and fade-out
    • When fading in [a]
    • To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function
      • When the date or time indicator is displayed
    • When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to
  • Enjoying picture effect
    • Enjoying picture effect
      • Returning to normal mode
        • Note on the picture effect
  • Using the wide mode function
    • CINEMA
    • [a]
    • [b]
      • [c]
      • 16:9FULL
    • [d]
      • CINEMA
      • 16:9FULL
    • ing the wide mode function
      • To cancel wide mode
      • To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
        • Notes on wide mode
  • Focusing manually
    • Focusing manually
      • To return to the autofocus mode
        • Shooting in relatively dark places
  • hooting with backlighting
    • After shooting
      • This function is also effective under following conditions:
  • Using the PROGRAM AE function
    • peit^ing^e,
      • High-speed shutter mode
      • ^ Twilight mode
    • sing the PROGRAM AE function
    • 'Sing thePROGRAlOiP.?^^ i J.?
      • Returning to automatic mode
        • Note on shutter speed
  • Using the built-in light
    • To stop using the built-in light
    • To turn on the built-in light automatically
      • Notes
    • CAUTION
      • Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off.
    • DANGER
      • Not to be handled by children.
      • Emits intense heat and light.
      • Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.
      • Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1.22 meters) during use and until cool.
      • Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.
    • Using the built-in light
    • CAUTION
      • Note
  • Superimposing a title
    • Using pities,дай
      • To superimpose from the beginning
    • Superimposing a title
      • To superimpose on the way of recording
        • Titles cycle as follows
        • If you have not stored any original titles
        • Notes on titles
      • To select the title position
    • [a]
  • Making your own titles
    • Making your own titles
      • To erase the title you have made
      • To change the title you have made
        • If you enter 22 characters in step 4
        • If it takes more than 5 minutes to make a title with a cassette inserted
        • Advancing the characters rapidly
        • Making a blank
  • Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
    • - CCD-TR96/TR916 only
    • To activate the SteadyShot function again
      • Notes on the steady shot
  • diting onto another tape
    • To edit more scenes
    • To stop editing
    • Additional Information
  • Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
    • Notes on lithium battery
    • WARNING
    • anging the lithium battery in the camcorder
    • lanc
  • Resetting the date and time
    • esetting 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
  • layback modes
    • Foreign 8 mm video
  • Tips for using the battery pack
    • Always carry additional batteries
    • Battery life is shorter in cold environment
    • To save battery power
    • When to replace the foa^ety
      • Note on the remaining battery indicator
    • , Notes on the rechargeable battery pack ««biv mm $ eemwT
      • CAUTION
    • Tips for using the battery pack
      • 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
      • A brand-new battery
      • After long storage
    • Tips for using the battery pack
    • Notes bn 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. When carrying the battery pack, attach to the terminal cover, [b]
      • [a]
      • [b]
    • Notes on the battery case
      • - CCD-TR86/TR96 only
        • • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.
  • aìntenance mformation and precautions
    • Inside the camcorder
      • Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette compartment open for at least one hour. The camcorder can be used again if the !S indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.
    • On the lens
    • How to prevent moisture condensation
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      • [a]
      • Caution
      • Note
      • Camcorder operation
      • Built-in light
      • On handling tapes
      • Camcorder care
      • AC power adaptor
        • Charging
        • Others
      • Notes on dry batteries
        • If battery leakage occurred
  • îng your camcorder abroad
    • [a]
    • [b]
    • fiferehce in color systems
      • NTSC system
      • PAL system
      • PAL M system
      • PAL N system
      • SECAM system
        • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
      • i/hen the CHARGE lamp flashes
  • Specifications
    • ; Video cangera i«cofder
      • Video recording system
      • Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal
      • Image device
      • Viewfinder
      • Focal distance
      • Minimum illumination
      • Illumination range
      • Recommended illumination
      • Video output
      • MIC jack
      • Power requirements
      • Dimensions (Approx.)
      • Mass (Approx.)
      • Power requirements
      • Dimensions (Approx.)
  • entifying the parts
    • demote Comrhahder^^ 9tmtmn am m9Ц9к^ or
      • Using the Remote Commander
        • Transmitter
        • Tape transport buttons (p. 18)
        • Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 66)
        • g] START/STOP button
        • Power zoom button
      • To prepare the Remote Commander
        • Note on battery life
        • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
      • Remote control direction
        • Notes on the Remote Comniander
      • To watch the demonstration
        • To enter Demo mode
        • To exit Demo mode
    • Operatiph'lnijf^
      • In the viewfinder
      • n the display window
  • Warning indicators