Sony Handycam CCD-TR57 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Additional information

Identifying the Parts

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EJECT switch

(p. 11)

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LANC

control jack

stands for Local Application Control

Bus System. The

control jack is used

for controlling the tape transport of
video equipment and peripherals
connected to it. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.

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Cassette compartment

(p. 11)

$º

Grip strap

(p. 17)

$¡

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
jack

(p. 20)

$™

(headphones) jack

(CCD-TR917/

TR940 only)

(p. 22)

$£

MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not
supplied). This jack also accepts a
“plug-in-power” microphone.

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#ª

#¶

$º

$¡

$§

$¶

$•

$ª

%º

$™

$£

$∞

$¢

S VIDEO jack

(CCD-TR917/TR940 only)

(p. 19)

$∞

Light switch

(CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/

TR917/TR940 only)

(p. 49)

$§

VIDEO/AUDIO jacks

(p. 19)

$¶

Remote sensor

(CCD-TR67/TR87/

TR97/TR917/TR940 only) (p. 76)
Aim the Remote Commander here for
remote control.

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LASER LINK emitter

(CCD-TR87/

TR97/TR917/TR940 only) (p. 20)

NightShot Light emitter

(CCD-TR97/

TR917/TR940 only) (p. 33)

$ª

Microphone

%º

Camera recording/battery lamp

(p. 12)

Summary of Contents for Handycam CCD-TR57

Page 1: ...reference 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 you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product 1998 by Sony Corporation CCD TR940 TR917 CCD TR57 TR67 TR87 TR97 CCD TR940 TR917 Model No CCD TR Model No AC L Serial No Serial No ...

Page 2: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experien...

Page 3: ...unction 36 Focusing manually CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only 38 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting the exposure CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only 42 Superimposing a title 44 Making your own titles 46 Recording with the date time 47 Optimizing the recording condition 48 Using the built in light CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only 49 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function CCD TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only 51 for playb...

Page 4: ...through this manual buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Types of differences CCD TR57 TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 System h h h h H VIDEO AUDIO IN r S VIDEO r Optical zoom 16x 16x 16x 18x 18x Digital zoom 32x 64x 64x 72x 72x NightShot r r Steady Shot r r r Remote sensor r r r r LAS...

Page 5: ...ision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and or in the viewfinder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea wa...

Page 6: ...ry pack 1 p 7 23 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 54 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder 7 8 or Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 76 CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 19 for stereo model 7 Shoulder stra...

Page 7: ...sing BATT RELEASE slide the lower battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the battery pack in the direction of the mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Note on the battery pack Do not carry the cam...

Page 8: ...hen the remaining battery indicator becomes ı normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Before using the camcorder with the battery pack unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder You can also use the...

Page 9: ...0 NP F550 NP F730 NP F730H NP F930 NP F950 pack supplied F750 Continuous recording 130 115 225 200 260 230 450 405 530 480 710 640 815 730 time Typical recording 65 60 115 105 135 120 235 210 280 250 375 335 430 385 time CCD TR917 TR940 Battery NP F330 NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 NP F730H NP F930 NP F950 pack supplied F750 Continuous recording 125 110 215 190 250 220 430 385 510 460 680 610 780 700 ti...

Page 10: ...ication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Installing and charging the battery pack You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 28 BATT RELEASE ...

Page 11: ...e PUSH mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a ...

Page 12: ...e before you start recording p 57 The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording battery lamp located on the front ...

Page 13: ...ens Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Note on the lighting aperture If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture the picture in the viewfinder appears brighter When this happens colors in the viewfinder may change Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted the...

Page 14: ...ps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound select OFF in the menu system Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock in the menu system You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu ...

Page 15: ...re than 16x CCD TR57 TR67 TR87 or 18x CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 zoom is performed digitally and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system The right side a of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone and the left side b shows the optical zooming zone If you set the D ZOOM functi...

Page 16: ...rder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC the tape counter disappears and five dots appear The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Press START STOP again before all the dots disappear Recording continues for about 5 seconds from...

Page 17: ...d the sun The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window d c d Hints for better shooting a b For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb a Place y...

Page 18: ...recorded picture in the viewfinder 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press the Œ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back Rec Review You can monitor the sound from headphones CCD TR917 TR940 only Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want ...

Page 19: ...he camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR When connecting to the VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Connections for playback CCD TR57 TR67 TR87 TR97 VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO Signal flow CCD TR917 TR940 a b S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO Signal flow not supplied CCD TR917 TR940 only If your TV or VCR has...

Page 20: ...rn the TV on and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 4 Press LASER LINK The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up 5 Press on the camcorder to start playback 6 Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or button To do so set the AUTO TV ...

Page 21: ... recorded tape with the window facing out 3 Press 0 to rewind the tape 4 Press to start playback To stop playback press p To rewind the tape press 0 To fast forward the tape rapidly press Using the remote commander CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the size AA R6 batteries To display the viewfin...

Page 22: ...tape To resume normal playback press To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only Press on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically To select the playback sound CCD TR917 TR940 only Change the HiFi SOUND mode setting in the menu system Notes on playbac...

Page 23: ...k even when the power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet Using the house current 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet House current Battery pack Size AA LR6 Alkaline battery 12 V or 24 V car battery Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP F33...

Page 24: ...ttery life Using alkaline batteries at 77 F 25 C CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR940 Continuous recording time 330 min 305 min 285 min Typical recording time 170 min 160 min 150 min PRECAUTION When the battery case is attached to the camcorder do not connect the AC power adaptor Notes You may not use the battery case in cold environment The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment The a...

Page 25: ...erating instructions of your car battery charger To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark Using alternative power sources ...

Page 26: ...ps from 2 to 4 5 Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display 1 5 2 3 MENU MENU 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN ON OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR ON OFF OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDE...

Page 27: ...Y on the Remote Commander is pressed to display the screen indicator CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator AUTO TV ON ON OFF CCD TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only You can use this feature only with Sony TVs Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function Select OFF not to turn on the TV TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF C...

Page 28: ...LOCK SET Reset the date or time AUTO DATE ON OFF Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started Select OFF to not record the date DEMO MODE ON OFF Select ON to make the demonstration appear Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode Notes on DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER ...

Page 29: ... only Normally select ON to correct for jitter Select OFF to not correct for jitter The picture may not be steady when played back Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when Playing back a tape you have dubbed over Playing back a tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine The playback picture fluctuates DNR ON OFF CCD TR917 TR940 only Normally select ON to reduce picture no...

Page 30: ...The c indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if...

Page 31: ... When the picture fades out the sound gradually decreases Using the FADER function MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON you cannot use this function a b STBY REC STBY REC FADER M FADER mosaic STRIPE CCD TR917 TR940 only BOUNCE FADE I...

Page 32: ...t D ZOOM to OFF in the menu system Note on the bounce function When you use the following functions BOUNCE indicator does not appear Wide mode Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button Functions using the PROGRAM AE dial To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears When the date or time indicator and title are displayed The date or time indicat...

Page 33: ...Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using the NightShot light When you set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu system the picture will be more clear NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible The maximum limit of NightShot light is about 10 feet about 3 m Notes on the NightShot When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording picture may be recorded in incorrect unnatural color If focusing ...

Page 34: ...k bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen and the viewfinder a and a normal TV screen b look wide You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide screen TV c 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder d or on a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide screen TV f b CINEMA a c e f CINEMA 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL d ...

Page 35: ...at the picture recorded in 16 9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode If wide mode is set to 16 9FULL the Steady Shot function does not work and the indicator flashes CCD TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only In wide mode you cannot select the bounce function with FADER CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide sc...

Page 36: ... a screen Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers and faithfully reproduces skin color A Sports Lesson mode For recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games Beach Ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Sunset Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets fir...

Page 37: ...PROGRAM AE dial to the r position Notes on focus setting In the Spotlight Sports lesson and Beach Ski modes you cannot take close ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the Sunset Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Using the PROGRAM AE function A a A a ...

Page 38: ...sults by adjusting the focus manually Insufficient light a Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod a b c d ...

Page 39: ...r a screen to focus on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear when recording a very distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The f indicator appears in the viewfinder 2 Move the power z...

Page 40: ...the picture looks like an animated cartoon NEG ART b The color and brightness of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE c The light intensity is more clear and the picture looks like an illustration MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic SLIM e The picture expands vertically STRETCH f The picture expands horizontally a b c d e f ...

Page 41: ...sired picture effect mode Enjoying picture effect To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the viewfinder goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 1 2 PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC SLIM STRETCH PICTURE EFFECT ...

Page 42: ...s too bright back lighting Insufficient light most of the picture is dark b Bright subject and dark background To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure 1 Press EXPOSURE 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness Adjusting the exposure a b 1 2 EXPOSURE To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again ...

Page 43: ...a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built in light CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only or a video light not supplied To get the best color you must maintain a sufficient light level When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not work If you change the setting of PROGRAM...

Page 44: ...ontrol dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired 7 Press control dial again to complete the setting 8 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE 1 8 2 TITLE PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE END PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDA...

Page 45: ...on works while the title is displayed however the title does not fade CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed Title color changes as follows WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE Title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows When you select t...

Page 46: ...STOM2 then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 until you finish the title 7 For finishing the titling work turn the control dial to select SET then press the dial 1 2 TITLE 3 4 6 TITLE SET TITLE END 1 2 TITLE SET TITLE END TITLE SET ...

Page 47: ...ed Repeat this step until all characters are deleted Do not erase the title by selecting empty spaces If you do so a title full of empty spaces is stored Making your own titles Recording with the date time Before you start recording or during recording press DATE or TIME You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture Press DATE or TIME then press TIME or DATE to displ...

Page 48: ...ode Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures Notes on the ORC function When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds or if you record over the ...

Page 49: ...is quickly discharging while the built in light is turned on Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use When you do not use the camcorder slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built in light When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode slide LIGHT to ON The built in light may turn on off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function Whe...

Page 50: ...c If the bulb is smudged wipe it completely Using the built in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp not supplied The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market Purchase the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp Remove the power source before replacing the bulb 1 While pushing the hole under the built in light unit using a wire remove the unit 2 Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and deta...

Page 51: ...nction when shooting a stationary object with a tripod You can select ON or OFF in the menu system p 26 To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you set the STEADYSHOT function on or off in the menu system the exposure may fluctuate Steady Shot does not ...

Page 52: ...ck pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 First press P on the camcorder and after few seconds press P of the VCR to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To superimpose the title while you are editing You can superimpose the title while you are editing Refer to Superimpose a title p 44 To stop editing Press p on both the ...

Page 53: ...using the S video connecting cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack connect cable b Do not connect the S video connecting cable not supplied a to the camcorder To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Pre...

Page 54: ...the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short ...

Page 55: ... you will need to reset the date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 1 2 3 ...

Page 56: ... DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM DEMO MODE RETURN MENU END 1998 JUL 4 12 00 AM SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN MENU END 1997 JAN 1 12 00 AM 2 4 5 1998 JAN 1 12 00 AM SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT MENU DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM DEMO MODE RETURN MENU END 1998 JUL 1 12 00 AM SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE 1...

Page 57: ...ess the dial The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display Note on WORLD TIME If the time is not set WORLD TIME does not work 1 5 MENU 4 MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR 8 HRS RETURN JUL 4 1998 9 30 00AM MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN 8 HRS MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME B...

Page 58: ...deo tape recorded by the XR camcorder gives excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played back on the XR camcorder When a video tape recorded by this XR camcorder is played back on a conventional 8 Hi8 camcorder or when a video tape recorded on a conventional 8 Hi8 camcorder is played back on this XR camcorder the playback picture has the normal quality of a 8 Hi8 camcorder When you play ...

Page 59: ...started again While you are positioning the subject selecting an angle or looking through the viewfinder lens the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes app...

Page 60: ... is normal Be sure to observe the following Keep the battery pack away from fire Keep the battery pack dry Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new...

Page 61: ...the i indicator may also flash under some condition To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrect recharge the battery pack fully Full charge1 Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or ...

Page 62: ... drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions Inside the camcorder If there is moisture inside the camcorder the beep sounds and the indicator flashes If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compa...

Page 63: ...onsult your nearest Sony dealer Precautions Camcorder operation Operate the camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this manual Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be partic...

Page 64: ...avy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during cha...

Page 65: ... camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kon...

Page 66: ...ambient temperature is too low p 59 The battery pack has not been charged fully m Charge the battery pack again p 8 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged m Use another battery pack p 60 The AC power adaptor is disconnected m Connect it firmly Something is wrong with the battery pack m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility If you run into any probl...

Page 67: ...tion does not work when the wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL FOCUS is set to MANUAL m Set it to AUTO p 39 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 39 The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or m Set it to p 16 The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in the menu system m Set to STEREO in the menu system p 26 The picture has bee...

Page 68: ... is not malfunctioning m Change locations The camcorder is not malfunctioning EDIT is set to ON in the menu system m Set it to OFF p 26 The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 63 If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or D...

Page 69: ...hich you cannot service has occurred m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition with five digits a combination of a letter and figures in the viewfinder or in the display window If this occurs check the following code chart The fiv...

Page 70: ...output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio input CCD TR917 TR940 only output CCD TR57 TR67 TR87 TR97 Monaural Phone jack 327 mV CCD TR917 TR940 Phono jacks 2 stereo L and R 327 mV at output impedance 47 kilohms impedance less than 2 2 kilohms RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5V Headphone jack CCD TR917 TR940 only Stereo minijack ø 3 5 mm LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack ø 2 5 mm MIC jac...

Page 71: ...tor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording CCD TR57 TR67 2 4 W CCD TR87 TR97 2 5 W CCD TR917 TR940 2 6 W Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 4 1 4 4 1 4 7 5 8 in 107 x 107 x 193 mm w h d Mass Approx CCD TR57 1 lb 11 oz 780 g CCD TR67 TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 1 lb 11 oz 790 g excludi...

Page 72: ...ttons p 21 p STOP stop 0 REW rewind PLAY playback FF fastforward P PAUSE pause r REC recording CCD TR917 TR940 only 9 Power zoom lever p 15 º Lighting aperture NIGHTSHOT switch CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 33 Display window p 78 FADER button CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 32 Tripod receptacle p 17 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm otherwise you cannot attach t...

Page 73: ...RESET button p 14 DATE button p 47 BACK LIGHT button p 30 ª TIME button p 47 º TITLE button p 44 START STOP MODE switch p 16 PROGRAM AE dial p 37 MENU button p 26 PICTURE EFFECT button p 41 EXPOSURE button CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 42 Control dial p 26 ª º ...

Page 74: ...ewfinder lens adjustment lever p 13 Viewfinder p 13 ª Battery mounting surface º DC IN jack p 8 23 Hook for shoulder strap p 77 Eyecup BATT RELEASE lever p 7 10 START STOP button p 12 STANDBY switch p 12 Hook for shoulder strap p 77 ...

Page 75: ...T RFU adaptor DC output jack p 20 2 headphones jack CCD TR917 TR940 only p 22 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone ª º ª º S VIDEO jack CCD TR917 TR940 only p 19 Light switch CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 49 VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 19 Remote sensor CCD TR67 TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 76 Aim the Remote Commander h...

Page 76: ...ch as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in command...

Page 77: ...oks for the shoulder strap Identifying the parts 1 2 3 To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON you cannot watch the demonstration CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR PLAYER 2 Turn STANDBY...

Page 78: ...940 only p 28 Steady Shot off indicator CCD TR87 TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 51 Manual focusing CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 39 Video control mode p 21 Tape counter p 14 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 69 5SEC mode indicator p 16 Remaining tape indicator NIGHTSHOT indicator CCD TR97 TR917 TR940 only p 33 AUTO DATE indicator p 12 Date indicator p 47 Time indicator p 47 ª Warning indicators p 79 º D...

Page 79: ...out The flashing becomes rapid 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 6 Moisture condensation has occurred 7 The video heads may be contaminated 8 Some other trouble has occurred Use the self diagnosis function p 69 If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not installed 0 The sourc...

Page 80: ...DER 31 House current 23 I J K L LANC 75 LASER LINK 20 Lithium battery 54 M N Manual focus 39 Menu system 26 MIC microphone jack 75 NIGHTSHOT 33 O P ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 41 Playback pause 22 Power sources 23 Power zoom 15 PROGRAM AE 36 Q R Rec review 18 Recording mode 27 Remote control jack LANC 75 Rewind 21 S Self diagnosis display 69 Shoulder strap 77 Skip scan 22 Standby mode 12 STEADY SHOT 51 ...

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