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SONY
Video Camera Recorder !_
CCD-TR91
AC Power Adaptor
AC-V35
Operation
Manual
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it for
future
reference.
Owner's
Record
The model
and serial
numbers
are located
on
Model
No. CCD-TR91
the bottom.
Record the serial
number
in the
space provided
on the right hand. Refer to
these
numbers
whenever
you call upon your
Model
No. AC-V35
Sony dealer
regarding
this product.
3-757-517-21
(1)
Serial
No.
Serial
No.
Video8
Handgc:am
@1993
by Sony
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- Page 1 No. CCD-TR91 Serial the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided on the right hand. Refer to Serial these numbers whenever you call upon your Model No. AC-V35 Sony dealer regarding this product. Video8 Handgc:am @1993 by Sony Corporation...
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AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, trash may be prohibited. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT For the Sony Service Center nearest you call BLADE EXPOSURE. 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory... -
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Welcome to Video Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam quality. you can capture _ife's precious moments with superior picture and sound _'our _andycam \s \oade_ w_th a_vanced _eatures, but at the same time it is very easy to use. - Page 4 Before Begin It you want to shoot as soon as possible, read the chapters "Getting Started" and "Basic Operations" first. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
- Page 5 Check that the following accessories supplied with your camcorder. =,£ Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 44) o> NP-SSH Battery pack (1) (p. 6) C-V35 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6) CR2025 Ltthium Battery (1) (p. 10) Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.
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Page 6: Charging
Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack• To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC-V35 AC power adaptor. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. - Page 7 Removing the Battery Pack Slide the battery pack in the directioll ot ttle _luw (see drawlr_g), Note on charging the battery pack The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord unplugged after charging...
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Page 8: Pack
This section shows most of your battery pack. Preparing the Battery Pack Have Sufficient Battery Pack Power to Do 2 to 3 Times as much Recording as You have Planned, "Battery life" indicated in this manual is measured by the continuous recording time of the camcorder, p_aced at room... - Page 9 Life ot the Battery Pack The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged aioout 500 times ur_der J_ormal temperatures. 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...
- Page 10 Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery and two size AA (R6) batteries. The lithium battery for the camcorder and the size AA (R6) batteries are for the Remote Commander. Inserting the Lithium Battery Into the Camcorder The lithium battery has a positive (+) side and a negative...
- Page 11 POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other ballery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Page 12: The Date And Time
You need to set the carncorder's date and time to record the colrect ones onto your video. Before setting the clock, make sure a power source and lithium battery are installed. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA. - Page 13 Note on the setting of the year When you set the year, each time you press DAlE (+) the digits change as follows. 1993 1994 2023 Note on the time Indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
- Page 14 Before you use the camcorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Make sure that the power source is attached to the camcorder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA.
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Page 15: The Viewfinder Lens
If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p. 42). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 in.) Otherwise,... - Page 16 Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. If you set the date (p. 12), the date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. Before you record one-time...
- Page 17 Note on the tape counter tape counter indicates tecurdJ_lg playback time. it as a guide. There will a time several seconds from actual time. To set counter to zero, press RESET. Note on the AUTO DATE feature You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system.
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Page 18: Using The Zoom Feature
Using the Zoom Feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene, You can also use the zoom to focus manually or to decide on a shooting angle before you start recording. -
Page 19: Getting A Steady Picture
Getting a Steady Picture You can use the Steady Shot function to compensate for camera-shake. Set STEADY SHOT to ON. The _'ill" indicator appears in the viewfinder and the {{11)) i ndicator appears in the display window. Use Steady Shot: --When you zoom -- When... -
Page 20: Picture
Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewfinder Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. -
Page 21: For Playback
You c an use this camcorder asaVCR b y connecting itdirectly toyour TV forplayback. There are two ways toconnect the camcorder toyour TV. ConneCting to a TV or a VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks ..Connect the camcorder to the rv by using the supplied connecting... -
Page 22: Playing Back A Tape
Playing Back a Tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR (p. 21). You can use the supplied Remote Commander control playback,... - Page 23 Various Playback Modes To view a still picture (Playback pause) Press IIIduring playback. To resume playback, press II or L>. To locate a scene (Picture search) Keep pressing .<1,41 or Ilbl_during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture during advancing the tape or rewind (Skip scan)
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Page 24: Power Sources
Operations You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place Power source Accessory to be used Indoors... - Page 25 Options for Charging the Battery Pack • AC-S10 AC power adaptor: _> You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor because it has a discharging function. • BC-Sl0 portable battery charger (ideal for travel): You can charge a battery pack on 100-240 V AC current.
- Page 26 When to Use Manual Focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. i_ ¸ • ili_ i ¸ • i • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast -- walls, sky, etc. [b] •...
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Page 27: Focusing Manually
Focusing Manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Open the AUTO LOCK cover. (2) Press FOCUS. The _ indicator appears in the viewfinder and FOCUS MANUAL indicator appears in the display window. - Page 28 You can select from four PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out of focus), capture high-speed action, or record night views.
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Page 29: Ae Function
Using the PROGRAM AE Function (1) Open the AUTO LOCK cover, (2) Press PROGRAM AE. The indicator of the selected PROGRAM mode appears in the viewfinder and the display window. PROGRAM :3" "O _> Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows: Portrait mode -- between 1/60 to 1/2000... - Page 30 You can fade a picture m or out with sound to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, you can make the picture gradually appear from black or mosaic while increasing sound. When fading out, you can make the picture gradually fade to black or mosaic...
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Page 31: The Mode Settings
You can change the mode settings in tile menu system to further enjoy the features and functions. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. ([a] Menu for CAMERA mode, [b] Menu for PLAYER mode) (3) Press ITEM to move the cursor •... - Page 32 Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item AUTO DATE <ONIOFF> In PLAYER mode, this option is not displayed, • Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. • Select OFF for not recording the date. COMMANDER <ONIOFF>...
- Page 33 You can create your own video program by editing with any other _ 8 mm, II'lilfl Hi8, lVlI_ VHS, rD_li_ S-VHS, _ VHSC, S-VHSC, r[] Betamax or _ ED 8etamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. Before Editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
- Page 34 Starting Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR. And insert your recorded tape into the camcorder. (2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then set the camcorder...
- Page 35 Additional Information playback mode is selected automatically according to the format in which tape been recorded• quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will be as good as that mode. Note on AFM Hi-Fi stereo When you play back a tape, the sound is in monaural •...
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Page 36: Tape
[a] Slight contamination [b] Critical contamination If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.) - Page 37 Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder (1) While pressing down the hook, slide the viewfinder barrel in the direction of the arrow and remove from the viewfinder. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower. Precautions _i_ ¸ i _i, I_"_ ;_ Camcorder Operation...
- Page 38 This is normal. • Do not place the unit in locations that are: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
- Page 39 Each country iaas its own electricity and TV color systems. Before using your camcor(;ler abroad, check the following points. You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor...
- Page 40 OWER switch (p. 16. 22) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 14) FOCUS button (p. 27) Power zoom button (p. 18) Focus dial (p. 2;') REC START/STOP button (p. 15) ]PROGRAM AE button (p. 29) _1"_ Menu operation buttons (p. 31) ]STEADY SHOT switch (p.
- Page 41 buffone _Tape transport (p, 22) ]FADER button (stop) REW (rewind) Vlewflnder (p. 14, 16) (playback) FF (fastforward) [2"_ Camera recordlnglbattery lamp PAUSE Display window (p. 43, 50) liP- SLOW (slow playback) DITSEARCH button (p, 20) DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) buttons (p, 12) RESET button (p.
- Page 42 EJECT switch (p, 13) Lithium battery compartment (p. 10) Battery mounting surface (p. 7) 1-3--_Cassette holder (p. 13) REMOTE _,_ (LANC) control jack MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an optional external microphone _,_ stands for Local Application Control Bus (stereo or monaural).
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Page 43: Operation Indicators
Operation Indicators For detairs on each indicator, refer to the pages indicated in the parenthesis. WIND indicator (p. 17) Remaining tape indicator Manual focusing (p. 27) s_]E,,,I, s_E,,,_ Sf--'-'-_E ,,_ 5rain ,,,_ -umm- Sill i i\" PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 28, 29) Remaining battery indicator... -
Page 44: Remote Commander
Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function identically. Transmitter [4-] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 11) Point toward the remote sensor to control HOLD Switch camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on the camcorder. - Page 45 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 at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
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Page 46: Pack
Battery charge terminal: 10 V, 1.3 A 1 Ix (F 1.6) in charge mode Illumination range Application Sony battery packs NP-55H, NP-60D, 1 Ix to 100,000 Ix NP-66H, NP-77H/77HD, NP-80/80D Recommended illumination Operating temperature More than 100 Ix 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) - Page 47 Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. CorrecUve Actions Symptom Cause page The power is not on. The battery...
- Page 48 EDIT is set to ON in the Set it to OFF. The playback picture not clear. menu system. Clean the heads using the Sony The video heads may be The picture is "noisy". dirty. V8-25CLH cleaning cassette. COMMANDER is set to Set it to ON.
- Page 49 AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. The CHARGE lamp flashes. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.
- Page 50 (p. 35) The video heads may be contaminated. (p, 36) Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. (p. 11)
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Page 51: Mode
F, G, H FADER ........Rec review ......AC power adaptor ....6, 24 Fade-in/Fade-out ....Remote Commander ....Adjusting viewfinder ....AFM Hi-Fi Sound ....Fastforward ......Remote control jack ....AUTO DATE ......RESET ........High-speed shutter mode .. - Page 52 II you have arly question about this product, call: Sony Customer Information Center East Coast: 201-930-7669 (SONY) NJ Central: 708-250-7669 (SONY) IL West Coast: 714-821-7669 (SONY) CA or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge,...