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Sony Handycam CCD-TR820E Operating Instructions Manual

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Алфавитный указатель
А
Авт. Фокусировка ................. 43
Автомобильная батарея ....... 31
Б, В
Батарейка InfoLITHIUM ........ 78
Ветер ...................................... 33
Видеозапись .......................... 13
Введение/выведение
видеоизображения ............ 36
Выключатель извлечения
кассеты ............................... 12
Г. Д
Гнездо LANC .......................... 69
Гнездо MIC (микрофона) .... 101
Гнездо дист. управления
(LANC) ................................. 69
Демонстрация ................ 34, 104
Дата/время ...................... 27, 53
З, И
Задание часов ....................... 72
Зарядка батарейного
источника .............................. 8
Звуковоспроизведение AFM
HiFi ....................................... 74
Зуммер ................................... 15
ИЗОБРАЗИТЕЛЬНЫЙ
ЭФФЕКТ .............................. 40
Источники питания ............... 28
Индекс ................................... 61
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
К, Л
Код времени .................... 34, 66
Код времени RC .................... 66
Код даты ................................ 26
Литиевая батарейка ............. 70
Н, О, П
Нанесение титра ................... 49
Очистка видеоголовок ......... 82
Память нуля ..................... 54, 60
Пауза при
воспроизведении ................ 25
Перемотка видеоленты
назад ................................... 24
Плечевой ремешок ............. 107
Поиск даты ............................ 58
ПРОГРАММНАЯ АВТ.
ЭКСПОЗИЦИЯ .................... 44
Проверка неисправностей ... 93
Проверка видеозаписи ......... 21
Р
Рег. уровня сигнала .............. 36
Регулировка видоискателя
............................................. 14
Редактирование .................... 68
РЕДАКТ .................................. 35
РЕДАКТ. ПОИСК ................... 21
Режим пуска/останова ......... 18
Режим готовности ................. 14
Режим записи ........................ 33
Режим широкого изображения
............................................. 38
Режимы воспроизведения
............................................. 25
Ручная фокусировка ............ 42
Рычаг трансфокации ............ 17
С
Сброс счетчика ......... 15, 54, 60
Система меню ....................... 32
Скип-сканирование .............. 25
Сканирование даты .............. 58
Соединения ........................... 22
Счетчик длины
ленты ..................... 15, 33, 104
Т, У, Ф
Трансфокация ....................... 16
Установка на штативе .......... 19
Фоновый свет ........................ 46
Функция самодиагностики ... 97
Фукция ANTI GROUND
SHOOTING .......................... 18
Функция AUTO DATE ............ 16
Функция ТВС ......................... 34
Функция ORC ........................ 56
Функция STEADY SHOT ....... 57
Ц, Ш
Цифровая трансфокация ..... 17
Шумоподавитель ................... 34
Э, Я
Электросеть .......................... 28
Экспозиция ............................ 45

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  • Page 1 HiFi ... 74 Зуммер ... 15 ИЗОБРАЗИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЭФФЕКТ ... 40 Источники питания ... 28 Индекс ... 61 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan К, Л Код времени ... 34, 66 Код времени RC ... 66 Код даты ... 26 Литиевая батарейка ... 70 Н, О, П...

  • Page 2: Operating Instructions

    Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Руководство по эксплуатации Перед эксплуатацией аппарата рекомендуется внимательно изучить настоящее руководство и сохранить его у себя для дальнейших справок. CCD-TR825E CCD-TR820E/TR825E ©1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3 English Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam ® camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    English Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ... 5 Checking supplied accessories ... 7 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack ... 8 Inserting a cassette ... 12 Basic operations Camera recording ... 13 Using the zoom feature ... 16 Selecting the START/STOP mode ...
  • Page 5 Русский язык Содержание Перед эксплуатацией аппарата О руководстве к аппарату ... 5 Проверка комплектности поставки ... 7 Подготовка к эксплуатации аппарата Зарядка и установка батарейного источника ... 8 Вставка видеокассеты ... 12 Основные операции Запись на видеокамере ... 13 Использование функции трансфокации .. 16 Выбор...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TR825E is the model used for illustration purposes.

  • Page 7: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Using this manual Precaution on copyright Television programmes, 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 away from rain and sea water.

  • Page 8: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RMT-717 RMT-708 or/или 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.105) for CCD-TR825E 2 AC power adaptor AC-V316/V326 (1) (p.8, 28) 3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p.8, 28) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.70) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    “InfoLITHIUM” battery. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trade mark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.
  • Page 10 Charging and installing the battery pack Charging time Battery pack Charging time (min.) NP-F330 (supplied) 160 (100) NP-F530 170 (110) NP-F730 250 (190) NP-F930 330 (270) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor (full charge).
  • Page 11 Charging and installing the battery pack Note on remaining battery time indication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

  • Page 13: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations Camera Recording

    Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed, a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.
  • Page 15 Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. START/STOP To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder...
  • Page 16 Camera recording Notes on recording mode •This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. However, the playback quality in LP mode will not be as good as that in SP mode. •When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may...

  • Page 17: Using The Zoom Feature

    Camera recording Note on the AUTO DATE feature —CCD-TR820E only The clock is set at the factory to London time for United Kingdom and to Paris time for the other European countries. You can reset the clock in the menu system. You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system.
  • Page 18 Camera recording Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom lever to the “W”...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode

    Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set the START/STOP MODE switch to the desired mode. Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).

  • Page 20: Hints For Better Shooting

    If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm ( inch).
  • Page 21 Hints for better shooting Cautions on the viewfinder •Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [c]. •Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [d].

  • Page 22: Checking The Recorded Picture

    Checking the recorded picture 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, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the –...

  • Page 23: Connections For Playback

    Connections for playback Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power source.
  • Page 24 Connections for playback If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV. With this connection, the sound is monaural even stereo mode. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR) Use the supplied 21-pin adaptor.

  • Page 25: Playing Back A Tape

    Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER.

  • Page 26: Various Playback Modes

    Playing back a tape To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. To monitor the sound while viewing the playback picture in the viewfinder Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER.
  • Page 27 Playing back a tape To view the picture frame-by-frame —CCD-TR825E only Press '< or >7 on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/25 speed. To resume normal playback, press (.
  • Page 28 Playing back a tape To display the date or time when you recorded Press DATE or TIME on the camcorder. To make the date or time disappear, press it again. To display the date and time when you recorded, press TIME (or DATE) after pressing DATE (or TIME).

  • Page 29: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources

    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. Дополнительные операции Использование альтерна- тивных...

  • Page 30: Using The Mains

    Using alternative power sources Using the mains To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the AC mains lead to the mains. (2) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks.

  • Page 31: Using Alkaline Batteries

    Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Use the battery case (supplied) and six LR6 (size AA) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied). (1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case. (2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.

  • Page 32: Using A Car Battery

    Using a car battery Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery charger and to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).

  • Page 33: Changing The Mode Settings

    Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
  • Page 34 Changing the mode settings COUNTER <NORMAL/TIME CODE> —CCD-TR825E only •Normally select NORMAL. •Select TIME CODE to display the RC time code in order to edit more precisely. Even if the battery is disconnected from the camcorder, the RC time code is not canceled. BEEP <ON/OFF>...
  • Page 35 Changing the mode settings D ZOOM <ON/OFF> •Select ON to activate digital zooming. •Select OFF not to use the digital zoom. The camera goes back to 15x zoom. REC LAMP <ON/OFF> •Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up.
  • Page 36 Changing the mode settings Items for PLAYER mode only EDIT <ON/OFF> •Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF. HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2> •Normally select STEREO. •Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape. NTSC PB <ON PAL TV/NTSC 4.43>...

  • Page 37: Fade-In And Fade-Out

    Fade-in and fade-out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases.
  • Page 38 Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears. When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out. Notes on titles •While fading in or fading out, you cannot superimpose a title.

  • Page 39: Using The Wide Mode Function

    Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide- screen TV (16:9 FULL). CINEMA CINEMA 16:9 FULL 16:9 FULL CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide.
  • Page 40 Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears in viewfinder. While recording, you cannot change the mode. To cancel wide mode Press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.

  • Page 41: Enjoying Picture Effect

    Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. PASTEL [a] Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation- like colours. NEG. ART [b] The colour and brightness of the picture is reversed.
  • Page 42 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. 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.

  • Page 43: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results 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.
  • Page 44 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 zoom lever to the “T” side until the lever reaches the end.

  • Page 45: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theatre or a formal event.
  • Page 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. PROGRAM To turn off program AE Press PROGRAM AE. 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.

  • Page 47: Shooting With Backlighting

    Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE.
  • Page 49 Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene.

  • Page 50: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles. You can also select the language, position, and colour of titles in the menu system. Selecting the language (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG, then press the dial.
  • Page 51 Superimposing a title To add the title while you are recording (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. Each time a new title appears, it flashes. (2) When the desired title appears, wait for it to stop flashing, and press TITLE again to erase the title from the display.

  • Page 52: To Select The Position Of The Title

    Superimposing a title To select the colour of the title (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired colour, then press the dial.

  • Page 53: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. Eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 22 letters. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, then press the dial.

  • Page 54: Recording With The Date/Time

    Making your own titles To delete a title At the leftmost character position, select press the control dial. Do not erase the title by selecting empty spaces. If you do so, a title full of empty spaces is stored. Recording with the date/time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME.

  • Page 55: Re-Recording A Picture In The Middle Of A Recorded Tape -Ccd-Tr825E Only

    Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape —CCD-TR825E only You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting and ending points. The previous recorded portion will be erased. If the RC time code appears in the viewfinder, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.
  • Page 56 Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape To change the end point Press ZERO MEM to erase the ZERO MEM indicator, then repeat steps 2 to 5. Notes on re-recording •The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it is played back.

  • Page 57: Optimizing The Recording Condition

    Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.

  • Page 58: Releasing The Steady Shot Function

    Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When you shoot, the indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

  • Page 59: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Date (Ccd-Tr825E Only)

    Searching the boundaries of recorded date —CCD-TR825E only You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Date Code automatically recorded on the tape. There are two modes: •Searching for the beginning of a specific date, and playing back from there (Date Search) •Searching for the beginning of all days, one after another, playing back about 10 seconds of each (Date Scan)
  • Page 60 Searching the boundaries of recorded date To scan the beginning of all days (1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander twice. (3) Press 0 or ). Date Scan starts. POWER CAMERA PLAYER DATE DATE SEARCH To stop searching or scanning...

  • Page 61: -Ccd-Tr825E Only

    Returning to a pre- registered position —CCD-TR825E only Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. Use the tape counter. If the RC time code appears in the viewfinder, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.

  • Page 62: Locating The Marking Position (Ccd-Tr825E Only)

    Returning to a pre-registered position Notes on ZERO MEM •When you press ZERO MEM, the counter’s zero point is memorized. Press ZERO MEM again before rewinding to cancel the memory. •This function is canceled automatically once the tape is rewound or advanced to the point you pre-registered.
  • Page 63 Locating the marking position When marking during recording or playback Press INDEX MARK on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. INDEX MARK ERASE Notes on marking •Make sure you mark index signals at more than two-minute intervals.
  • Page 64 Locating the marking position Scanning the beginning of each marking position — index scan Use the Remote Commander. To view the picture on a TV, press DISPLAY. (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback or in stop mode. (2) Press 0 or ).

  • Page 65: Locating The Desired Marking Position — Index Search

    Locating the marking position Locating the desired marking position — index search (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode. (2) Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired programme is displayed in the viewfinder. (3) Press 0 or ).

  • Page 66: Erasing An Index Signal

    Locating the marking position Erasing an index signal (1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function. (2) Press INDEX ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the desired programme plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder returns to index scan when you used index scan in step 1.

  • Page 67: Writing The Rc Time Code On A Recorded Tape (Ccd-Tr825E Only)

    Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape —CCD-TR825E only You can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. Before you begin, we recommend to set COUNTER to TIME CODE in the menu system so that you can view the RC time code.
  • Page 68 Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the camcorder to playback pause mode.

  • Page 69: Editing Onto Another Tape

    Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programme by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 70: Starting Editing

    Editing onto another tape 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 press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

  • Page 71: Additional Information Changing The Lithium Battery In The Camcorder

    5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 72: Changing The Lithium Battery In The Camcorder

    Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery.

  • Page 73: Resetting The Date And Time

    Resetting the date and time You can set the date and time in the menu system. (1) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, and then press the dial.

  • Page 74: Usable Cassettes And Playback Modes

    Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator in the viewfinder. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE and TIME to display the date and time indicators. When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.
  • Page 75 Usable cassettes and playback modes When you play back The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/ standard 8 mm) are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

  • Page 76: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    Usable cassettes and playback modes •You cannot play back a tape recorded in NTSC video system with LP mode neither in the viewfinder nor on a TV screen. •If a tape has portions recorded in PAL and NTSC video systems, the tape counter reading is not correct.
  • Page 77 Tips for using the battery pack When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up. Remaining time in minutes appears. When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder.
  • Page 78 Tips for using the battery pack Battery pack care •Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
  • Page 79 What is the “InfoLITHIUM” The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the mark.
  • Page 80 Tips for using the battery pack •After you have used the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having the mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the mark and then recharge fully. Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the...
  • Page 81 •Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or LR6 (size AA) rechargeable NiCd batteries. •Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. •Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 10°C/50°F).

  • Page 82: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Tips for using the battery pack If battery leakage occurred •Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries. •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

  • Page 83: Video Head Cleaning

    [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty 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 in one session.) Указания...
  • Page 84 Caution Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads. Note If the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied).
  • Page 85 •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 particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 86 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor Charging •Use only a lithium ion type battery pack. •Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging. •The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal. Others •Unplug the unit from the mains when not in use for a long time.
  • Page 87 •Do not use different types of batteries. •The batteries slowly discharge while not in use. •Do not use a battery that is leaking. If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. Указания по техобслуживанию и предосторожности Примечания относительно сухих...

  • Page 88: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 89: Trouble Check

    English Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder...
  • Page 90 Trouble check Symptom The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. { and 6 indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works. The counter, date, or time indicator is flashing. The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The SteadyShot function does not activate.
  • Page 91 •EDIT is set to ON in the menu system. m Set it to OFF. (p.35) •The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p.82) •If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to...
  • Page 92 When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the problem. 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 93: Self-Diagnosis Function

    In this case, check the following table. First three digits If a difficulty persists after checking the problem a few times, contact your local authorized Sony service facility. Cause and/or Corrective Action • Moisture condensation has occurred.
  • Page 94 В случае возникновения какой-либо неисправности при использовании видеокамеры устранить ее согласно нижеприведенной таблице возможных неисправностей и способов их устранения. При невозможности устранения неисправности отсоединить видеокамеру от сети и обратиться к дилеру фирмы Sony или местной ремонтной мастерской, порученной фирмой Sony. Видеокамера Питание...
  • Page 95 Проверка неисправностей Неисправность Запись останавливается через несколько секунд. Кассета не может извлекаться из кассетоприемника. Индикация { и 6 мигает и никакая функция не действует за исключением извлечения кассеты. Мигает индикация счетчика, даты или времени. Лента не перемещается при нажатии на кнопку транспортировки...
  • Page 96 Проверка неисправностей Неисправность Код данных имеет вид “--:--:--”. (Только модель CCD-TR825E) Исчезает индикация даты или времени. Изображение Неисправность Нечеткое изображение в видоискателе. Вертикальная полоса появляется при съемке предметов, таких как свет или пламя свечи на темном фоне. Вертикальная полоса появляется при съемке слишком...
  • Page 97 Имеется проблема с сетевым адаптером перем. тока. Обратитесь, пожалуйста, к Вашему ближайшему дилеру Sony в связи с имеющейся проблемой. Когда вы используете батарейный источник, только что купленный или неиспользовавшийся в течение длительного времени, сигнальная лампа CHARGE (Зарядка) может мигать при...
  • Page 98 на один час. (стр. 81) •Загрязнились видеоголовки. m Очистите видеоголовки, используя набор для очистки кассет V8-25 CLH фирмы Sony (не прилагается). (стр. 82) •Видеокамера не работает при использовании батарейного блока, не являющегося батарейным блоком “InfoLITHIUM”. m Используйте батарейный блок “InfoLITHIUM”. (стр. 8) •Для...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.9 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP-F330, NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
  • Page 100 Выход пост.тока: 8,4 В, 1,9 А в рабочем режиме Выход зарядки батарейки: 8,4 В, 1,4 А в режиме зарядки Применяемые типы Батарейные источники Sony NP-F330, NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930 типа литиевого иона Температура окружающей среды при работе 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) Температура...

  • Page 101: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts 1 BACKLIGHT button (p.46) 2 FADER button (p.36) 3 POWER switch (p.13) 4 NEAR/FAR dial (p.42) 5 FOCUS switch (p.42) 6 STEADY SHOT switch (p.57) 7 PICTURE EFFECT button (p.40) 8 EXPOSURE button (p.47) 9 DATE button (p.27, 53) !º...
  • Page 102 Identifying the parts !¶ !• !ª @º @¡ @™ !¶ Power zoom lever (p.16) !• EJECT switch (p.12) !ª LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it.
  • Page 103 Identifying the Parts @¶ @• @ª #º #¡ #™ #£ #¢ @¶ Viewfinder (p.14, 19, 83) @• Eyecup (p.19) @ª Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p.14) #º Eyecap RELEASE knob (p.83) #¡ BATT (battery) RELEASE (PUSH) button (p.11) #™ Battery mounting surface #£...
  • Page 104 Identifying the Parts $º $¡ $™ $£ $º Intelligent accessory shoe (for CCD-TR825E only) The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light. Accessory shoe (for CCD-TR820E only) $¡ Camera recording/battery lamp (p.13) $™ Remote sensor (p.107) Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control.
  • Page 105 Identifying the parts Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe.

  • Page 106: Remote Commander

    Identifying the parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. RMT-717 1 COUNTER RESET button (CCD-TR825E only) (p.15, 54, 60) 2 TIME CODE WRITE button (CCD-TR825E only) (p.66) 3 INDEX MARK (CCD-TR825E only) (p.62) 4 DATE SEARCH button (CCD-TR825E only) (p.58)
  • Page 107 Identifying the parts To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. RMT-717 Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

  • Page 108: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    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 commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
  • Page 109 Identifying the parts Operation indicator Viewfinder / Видоискатель FADER CINEMA MOSAIC 4 7 1996 !¡ 1 WIND indicator (p.32) 2 Manual focusing (p.42) 3 PROGRAM AE indicator (p.44) 4 SteadyShot indicator (p.57) 5 Backlight indicator (p.46) 6 FADER indicator (p.36) 7 Wide mode indicator (p.38) 8 Picture effect indicator (p.40) 9 Data Code indicator (CCD-TR825E only)
  • Page 110 Identifying the parts !¶ Remaining tape indicator !• Date search/Date scan indicator (p.58)/TIME CODE WRITE indicator (p.66)/ZERO MEM indicator (p.54, 60)/Index indicator (p.62, 63, 64, 65) (CCD-TR825E only) !ª Remaining battery indicator (p.76) @º AUTO DATE indicator (CCD-TR820E only) @¡ Date or Time indicator (p.53) @™...

  • Page 111: Warning Indicators

    (p.82) 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Use the self-diagnosis function (p.92). 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. (p.70) Предупредительные...

  • Page 112: Index

    Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder ... 14 AFM HiFi Sound ... 74 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING . 18 AUTO DATE ... 16 Auto focus ... 42 Backlight ... 46 Beep ... 15 C, D Camera recording ... 13 Car battery ... 31 Charging battery ...

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