Before You Begin; Using This Manual - Sony CCD-TR78 Operation Manual (primary manual) Operation Manual

Before You Begin

Using This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed below. Before you start reading this
manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
The CCD-TR98 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated
in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, " CCD-
TR98 only".
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.
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As indicated with in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
Types of Differences
Model Viewfinder
B/W
CCD-TR78
r
CCD-TR88
r
CCD-TR98
Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems are different depending on the countries. If you view the playback picture on a TV,
you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-M system based TV, you will
need an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based camcorder).
Precaution on Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
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]
•Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140° F (60 °C), such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight. [c]
[a]
See "Precautions" on page 41 as well.
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Steady
Shot
Color
r
r r
[b]
CCD-TR78/TR88/TR98 3-810-917-13.E
[c]