Sony CCD TR96 User Manual

3-859-131-11 (1)

Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

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 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.

Model No. CCD-

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

CCD-TR96

CCD-TR86/TR96/TR916

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n

Using this manual ................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 5

Changing the lithium battery

in the camcorder ............................. 44

Resetting the date and time ................. 46

Playback modes ..................................... 47

Tips for using the battery pack ........... 48

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Charging and installing the battery

pack ................................................... 6

Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 51

Inserting a cassette .................................. 9

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 55

Trouble check ........................................ 56

Specifications ......................................... 60

Identifying the parts ............................. 61

Warning indicators ............................... 70

Index ...................................................... 71

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Camera recording ................................. 10

Using the zoom feature ................. 13

Hints for better shooting ...................... 14

Checking the recorded picture ............ 15

Connections for playback .................... 16

Playing back a tape .............................. 17

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Using alternative power sources ....... 19

Changing the mode settings ................ 22

Recording with the date or time ......... 25

Selecting the START/ STOP mode ...... 26

Fade-in and fade-out ............................ 27

Enjoying picture effect ......................... 28

Using the wide mode function ............ 30

Focusing manually ................................ 32

Shooting with backlighting ................. 33

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 34

Using the built-in light ......................... 36

Superimposing a title ........................... 38

Making your own titles ........................ 40

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

(CCD-TR96/ TR916 only) .............. 42

Editing onto another tape .................... 43

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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-TR96 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-TR96 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.

As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your

operation.

Typ e s o f d iffe re n ce s

CCD-

TR86

TR96

TR916

Steady Shot

Battery case

—

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings 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

transcorder (as this is an NTSC system-based camcorder).

Pre ca u t io n o n co p yrig h t

Television program, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

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The LCD screen and/or the color view finder are manufactured using high-

precision technology. How ever, 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 view finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing

process and do not affect the recorded picture in any w ay. Over 99.99% are

operational for effective use.

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Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.

It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a]

Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140° F (60 °C), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [b]

[a ]

[b ]

Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

(p. 18, 65)

Commander (2) (p. 66)

2 NP-33 Battery Pack (1) (p. 6)

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 64)

3 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 44)

7 AC-V16/V16A AC pow er adaptor (1)

Already installed in the camcorder.

(p. 6, 19)

4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16)

8 Battery case (1) (p. 20)

CCD-TR86/ TR96 only

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is

not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To

charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.

(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.

(2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor,

then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Set the selector to CHARGE. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging

begins.

When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Unplug the unit from the

wall outlet, and then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder.

POWER

CHARGE

Ch a rg in g Tim e

Battery pack

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-60D NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D NP-98/98D

190 215

Charging time*

105

125

170

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power

adaptor (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ba t t e ry life

Recording time with the built-in light on is indicated in parentheses.

CCD-TR86

Battery pack

NP-33

NP-60D NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D NP-98/98D

(supplied)

Typical recording

time**

105

135

155

175

(25)

(40)

(45)

(55)

(75)

(80)

(90)

Continuous

140

165

190

250

280

320

recording time***

(45)

(70)

(85)

(100)

(140)

(145)

(165)

CCD-TR96/TR916

Battery pack

NP-33

NP-60D NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D NP-98/98D

(supplied)

Typical recording

time**

(25)

100

(55)

185

130

(75)

240

150

(75)

270

175

(90)

315

(40)

135

(70)

(45)

160

(85)

Continuous

recording time***

(45)

(100)

(135)

(140)

(160)

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,

zooming and turning the power on/ off.

The actual battery life may be shorter.

*** Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

No t e s o n ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and

the AC power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.

If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect

the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the AC power cord and set the

selector to CHARGE again.

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You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the

battery pack.

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

(1) Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface.

(2) Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly. Make sure that you hear clicks

twice.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

No t e o n in st a llin g t h e NP-98/98D b a t t e ry p a ck

Use the camcorder while lifting up the viewfinder slightly.

No t e o n t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Slide BATT, and then pull the lower part of the battery pack.

You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder. (p. 24)

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

Make sure that a power source is installed.

(1) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow.

The cassette compartment automatically opens.

(2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out.

(3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it. The cassette

compartment automatically closes.

To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e

While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow.

To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

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 while. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L and

6 indicators flash, and you cannot record.

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted and that the START/ STOP

MODE switch is set to

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time

to your time (p. 46) before you start recording. 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 events, you may want to make a trial recording to make

sure that you are using the camcorder correctly.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Press START/ STOP. The camcorder starts recording and the “STBY” indicator

changes to the “REC” indicator.

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode.

Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording

before you start.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

To st o p re co rd in g m o m e n t a rily [a ]

Press START/ STOP again. The “REC” indicator in the viewfinder changes to the

“STBY” indicator (Standby mode).

To fin ish re co rd in g [b ]

Press START/ STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OFF.

Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[a ]

[b ]

No t e o n st a n d b y m o d e

If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby

mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery

and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and

turn it up again. To start recording, press START/ STOP.

No t e s o n t h e re co rd in g m o d e

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This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long

play) mode.

The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

When you record a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, we recommend you to play

the tape on this camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur on a picture or sound. Noise may occur also when you play

on this camcorder the tape recorded in LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs.

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No t e o n re co rd in g

When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds

before starting the actual recording. This prevents the camcorder from missing any

start-up scenes when you play back the tape.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

To fo cu s t h e vie w fin d e r le n s

If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else

has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so

that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

No t e o n t h e lig h t in g a p e rt u re

If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder appears

brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder may change.

No t e s o n t h e t a p e co u n t e r

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The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There

will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero,

press COUNTER RESET.

•

If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect

recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide,

record in same (SP or LP) mode.

No t e o n b e e p so u n d

As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or

when you start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming

the operation. Several beeps 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, set BEEP to OFF in the menu system.

No t e o n t h e AUTO DATE fe a t u re

The clock is set to East Coast Standard time at the factory. You can reset the clock.

The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. However, the date

may automatically appear more than once a day when:

– you reset the date and time.

– you eject and insert the tape again.

– you stop recording within 10 seconds.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the

scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly.

“T” Side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” Side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zo o m in g sp e e d (Va ria b le sp e e d zo o m in g )

Turn the power zoom lever fully for a high-speed zoom. Turn it lightly for a relatively

slow zoom.

Wh e n yo u sh o o t a su b je ct u sin g a t e le p h o t o zo o m

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom

lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp.

You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5/ 8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens

surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/ 2 inch (about 1 cm) in the wide-angle

position.

No t e s o n d ig it a l zo o m

•

More than 15x 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 D ZOOM

to OFF in the menu system.

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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 D ZOOM to OFF, the right

[a ] zone disappears.

Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the

following suggestions:

[a ]

[b ]

•

Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily

manipulate the controls with your thumb [a ].

•

Place your right elbow against your side.

Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.

Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the

viewfinder up for recording from a low position [b ].

Pla ce t h e ca m co rd e r o n a fla t su rfa ce o r u se a t rip o d

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. 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

9/ 32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.

Ca u t io n s o n t h e vie w fin d e r

•

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 ].

[c]

[d ]

Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re

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 – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorded portion plays back (Rec Review ).

Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold

down the + side (Edit Search).

EDITSEARCH

To st o p p la yb a ck

Release EDITSEARCH.

To b e g in re -re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP. Re-recording begins from the last recorded point or the point you

released EDITSEARCH. Provided you do not eject the tape, the transition between the

last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

Co n n e ct io n s fo r p la yb a ck

Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV

screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV,

we recommend you to use house current for the power source.

Co n n e ct in g d ire ct ly t o a VCR/TV w it h Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja ck

Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/ V connecting cable, connect the

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.

: Signal flow

To co n n e ct t o a VCR o r TV w it h o u t Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Usin g t h e AV co rd le ss IR re ce ive r

– LASER LINK

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER LINK

mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV.

LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between

video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. LASER LINK is a

trademark of Sony Corporation.

To p la y b a ck o n a TV

(1) Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to PLAYER.

(2) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

(4) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK lights.

(5) Adjust the angle and direction of both the camcorder and AV cordless IR

receiver.

(6) Press ( on the camcorder to start playback.

To re le a se LASER LINK

Press LASER LINK again.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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.

(2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(3) Press ( to start playback.

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

To stop playback, press p.

To rew ind the tape, press 0.

To fast-forw ard the tape, press ).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander.

Before using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.

To e ra se t h e in d ica t o rs

Press DISPLAY to erase the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV. To display the

indicators, press again.

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To vie w a st ill p ict u re (Pla yb a ck p a u se )

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (.

To lo ca t e a sce n e (Pict u re Se a rch )

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g t h e t a p e o r re w in d

(Skip Sca n )

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape.

To resume normal playback, press (.

No t e s o n p la yb a ck

•

Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.

When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically

enters stop mode.

No t e o n t h e le n s co ve r

The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER. Do not open

the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,

the house current, alkaline battery and 12/ 24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate

power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place

Pow er source

House current

Accessory to be used

Supplied AC power adaptor

Battery pack (Ni-Cd type)

Supplied battery case (CCD-TR86/

TR96 only)

Indoors

Outdoor

Battery pack

Size AA(LR6) Alkaline

battery

Sony DC pack DCP-77

In the car

12 V or 24 V car battery

No t e o n p o w e r so u rce s

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or

playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again

immediately.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video product. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends

that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO

ACCESSORIES” mark.

Usin g t h e h o u se cu rre n t

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the top of the connecting

plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface.

Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly. Make sure that you hear

clicks twice.

(2) Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

WARNING

AC power cord must only be changed at qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected

to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

No t e s o n t h e POWER la m p

•

The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use.

This is normal.

•

If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect

the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord.

To re m o ve t h e a d a p t o r

The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

Usin g a lka lin e b a t t e rie s

– CCD-TR86/TR96 o n ly

Use the supplied battery case and six size AA (LR6) 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.

(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.

(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting

surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack.

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

Ba t t e ry life

Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C)

CCD-

Typical recording

time

Continuous recording

time

TR86

90 (35) min.

85 (35) min.

170 (70) min.

165 (65) min.

TR96/ TR916

Recording time with the built-in light on is indicated in parenthese.

No t e s

•

The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on

the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

•

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry ca se

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder

to prevent malfunction.

Usin g a ca r b a t t e ry

Use Sony DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the

cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery

mounting surface of the camcorder.

To re m o ve t h e DC p a ck

The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

You can change the mode settings 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, and press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

COMMANDER

TITLE2 SET

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

D ZOOM

[MENU] : END

[MENU] : END MENU

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

COMMANDER

D ZOOM

REC MODE

TITLE POS

CENTER

[MENU] : END

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

[MENU] : END

TITLE POS

CENTER

BOTTOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

[MENU] : END

TITLE POS

CENTER

BOTTOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

[MENU] : END

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

BOTTOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

[MENU] : END

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

It e m s fo r b o t h CAMERA a n d PLAYER m o d e s

COMMANDER <ON/OFF>

•

Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

BEEP* <ON/OFF>

•

Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/ stop recording, etc.

Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

It e m s fo r CAMERA m o d e o n ly

REC MODE* <SP/LP>

•

Select SP to record a tape in SP (standard play) mode.

Select LP to record a tape in LP (long play) mode.

TITLE POS* <CENTER/BOTTOM>

•

Select CENTER to center the title in the picture.

Select BOTTOM to position the title at the bottom of the picture.

TITLE LANG* <ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/PORTUGUÊS>

Select the language of the preset title.

TITLE1 SET*/TITLE2 SET*

Store your own titles.

D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>

•

Select ON to activate digital zooming.

Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camcorder 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.

Normally select ON.

•

AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF>

•

Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.

Select OFF to not record the date.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

CLOCK SET*

Reset the date or time.

DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>

•

Select ON to make the demonstration appear.

Select OFF to make the demonstration not appear.

No t e s o n DEMO MODE

•

DEMO MODE is set to STBY at the factory and the demonstration starts about

10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a

cassette.

Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system.

You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.

If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You

can start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.

•

To lo o k a t t h e d e m o n st ra t io n a t o n ce

Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE. Erase the menu

display. The demonstration will begin.

When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to

STBY.

* These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium

battery is in place.

Re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e o r t im e

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. You cannot record the

date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator is

recorded.

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory.

To st o p re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e o r t im e

Press DATE or TIME again. The date or time indicator disappears. The recording

continues.

No t e

You cannot superimpose a title during recording the date or time.

Se le ct in g t h e START/STOP m o d e

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 START/ STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/ STOP, and stops when you

press it again (normal mode).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press

down START/ STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5 SEC : When you press START/ STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds

and then stops automatically.

(2) Turn STANDBY up and press START/ STOP. Recording starts.

If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of

one per second as illustrated below.

To e xt e n d t h e re co rd in g t im e in 5 SEC m o d e

Press START/ STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about

5 seconds from the moment you press START/ STOP.

Fa d e -in a n d fa d e -o u t

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black while the sound increases.

When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black while the sound decreases.

Wh e n fa d in g in [a ]

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The FADER indicator

starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing.

Wh e n fa d in g o u t [b ]

(1) During recording, press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to stop recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing,

and then recording stops.

[a ] STBY

REC

[b ]

STBY

REC

FADER

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e -in /fa d e -o u t fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER to turn off the FADER indicator.

Wh e n t h e d a t e o r t im e in d ica t o r is d isp la ye d

The date or time and a title indicator does not fade in or fade out.

Wh e n t h e START/STOP MODE sw it ch is se t t o

You cannot use the fade-in/ fade-out function.

o r 5 SEC

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Se le ct in g p ict u re e ffe ct

You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

MOSAIC [a ]

the picture is mosaic.

SOLARIZE [b ]

The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks like a painting.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia.

NEG. ART [c]

The color of the picture is reversed.

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Usin g p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT to select the desired

Picture Effect mode.

MOSAIC

SOLARIZE

B & W

SEPIA

NEG. ART

Re t u rn in g t o n o rm a l m o d e

Press PICTURE EFFECT until the Picture Effect indicator disappears.

No t e o n t h e p ict u re e ffe ct

When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e d e sire d m o d e

You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the

16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL).

CINEMA

[b ]

CINEMA

[a ]

[c]

16:9FULL

[e ]

16:9FULL

[d ]

[f]

CINEMA

Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen. 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].

16:9FULL

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].

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly so that the

desired mode indicator appears.

CINEMA

16:9 FULL

To ca n ce l w id e m o d e

Press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.

To w a t ch t h e t a p e re co rd e d in w id e m o d e

To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen

TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9FULL mode, set it to full mode.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Note that the picture recorded in 16:9FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV.

No t e s o n w id e m o d e

•

You cannot cancel the wide mode during recording.

If wide mode is set to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function does not work and the Ó

indicator flashes.

•

When you record in 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on

the wide-screen TV.

•

If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

The wide mode is cancelled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power

source.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

Wh e n t o u se m a n u a l fo cu s

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

•

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

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the

shot length.

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f f indicator appears.

(2) Turn the focus dial to focus on the subject.

Turn to the NEAR side to focus on a nearer object.

Turn to the FAR side to focus on a farther object.

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator goes out.

Sh o o t in g in re la t ive ly d a rk p la ce s

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

Sh o o t in g w it h b a cklig h t in g

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.

Aft e r sh o o t in g

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c

indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting

condition.

Th is fu n ct io n is a lso e ffe ct ive u n d e r fo llo w in g co n d it io n s:

• On snow e.g. at the ski resort

• At the beach under strong sunshine

• 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 you do not use this function.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting

situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night

views.

Se le ct in g t h e b e st m o d e

Select the best mode by using the following examples.

å Sp o rt s m o d e

•

Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis,

golf or skiing

•

A landscape in a moving car

A Hig h -sp e e d sh u t t e r m o d e

•

A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly

Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in clear, sharp picture

Å Tw ilig h t m o d e

Recording night views, neon signs or fireworks

•

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, set the mark of the desired mode to r mark

above the PROGRAM AE dial.

Re t u rn in g t o a u t o m a t ic m o d e

Turn PROGRAM AE until the PROGRAM AE indicator disappears.

No t e o n sh u t t e r sp e e d

The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows:

Sports mode – between 1/ 60 to 1/ 500

High-speed shutter mode – 1/ 4000

Twilight mode – 1/ 60

AUTO mode – 1/ 60 (or 1/ 100 when the Steady Shot is on – CCD-TR96/ TR916 only)

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended

distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 meters).

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide LIGHT to ON. The built-in light turns

on.

The built-in light turns on/ off by turning on/ off STANDBY.

To st o p u sin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Slide LIGHT to OFF

To t u rn o n t h e b u ilt -in lig h t a u t o m a t ica lly

Slide LIGHT to AUTO.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

However, if the built-in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes, it automatically

turns off. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again.

No t e s

•

The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide

LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

When putting the camcorder into a bag, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery

pack to avoid turning on the built-in light.

If the built-in light is turned on when the battery is weak, the battery may be used up

quickly.

•

Flickering may occur when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode.

The built-in light may turn on/ off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT

function.

•

When using a marine pack or sports pack (not supplied), slide LIGHT to OFF.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic w indow and

surrounding surfaces are hot w hile the light is on. It remains hot for a w hile after

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use w ith 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 w hen not in use.

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Re p la cin g t h e b u lb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied).

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 detach from the built-in light unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit.

CAUTION

•

When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to

reduce the risk of fire.

To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and

do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30

minutes or more).

No t e

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,

etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

You can select from eight preset titles and two titles you made to superimpose it on the

picture during recording. Each time you press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by

one. You can also select the language and position of the titles in the menu system.

Se le ct in g t h e la n g u a g e

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired language, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

ENGLISH

[MENU] : END

ENGLISH

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

TITLE LANG

[MENU] : END

FRANCAIS

ESPANOL

PORTUGUES

ENGLISH

TITLE LANG

[MENU] : END

FRANCAIS

ESPANOL

PORTUGUES

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

3, 6

ESPANOL

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

[MENU] : END

Usin g t it le s

To su p e rim p o se fro m t h e b e g in n in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. The title flashes.

(4) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

(5) Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

To su p e rim p o se o n t h e w a y o f re co rd in g

(1) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. The title flashes.

(2) When the title stops flashing, press TITLE. The title disappears.

(3) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

(4) Press TITLE when you want superimpose the title.

(5) Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title.

Tit le s cycle a s fo llo w s

Original title 1 n Original title 2 n HELLO! n HAPPY BIRTHDAY n HAPPY

HOLIDAYS n CONGRATULATIONS! n OUR SWEET BABY n WEDDING n

VACATION n THE END

When you press TITLE with “THE END” displayed, the titles disappear. When you

press TITLE once again, the titles begin from “HELLO!” or your original title.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected in the menu system.

If yo u h a ve n o t st o re d a n y o rig in a l t it le s

The titles begin from “HELLO!”.

No t e s o n t it le s

•

You cannot select a title during recording.

While the picture is fading or fading out, a title does not fade in or out.

You cannot record a title and the date or time at the same time.

While the menu is displayed, the titles are not recorded.

To se le ct t h e t it le p o sit io n

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE POS, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CENTER [a ] or BOTTOM [b ], then press the

dial.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

[a ]

[b ]

HELLO!

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

You can make two titles of up to 22 characters each, and store them in memory.

We recommend to eject the cassette before you begin so that the power is not turned off

on the way.

(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.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

(4) Repeat step 3 until you finish the title.

(5) Turn the dial to select ↵, then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

A_{– – – – – – – – –}

TITLE1 SET

– – – – – – – – – –

[MENU] : END

3, 4

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

H_{– – – – – – – –}

HE_{– – – – – – –}

TITLE1 SET

[MENU] : END

–

•

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

HELLO

– – –

TITLE1 SET

HELLO _{– – – –}

[MENU] : END

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To e ra se t h e t it le yo u h a ve m a d e

Press MENU, select the title you want to erase, and press the dial. Select ↵ at the

leftmost character, then press the dial.

Do not select the blank to erase a character. Otherwise, the blank is stored as a title in

memory.

To ch a n g e t h e t it le yo u h a ve m a d e

In step 2, select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, depending on which title you want to

change, then press the dial. Select the desired characters again.

If yo u e n t e r 22 ch a ra ct e rs in st e p 4

The title is stored immediately (and you can skip step 5).

If it t a ke s m o re t h a n 5 m in u t e s t o m a ke a t it le w it h a ca sse t t e in se rt e d

If the Standby mode lasts for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted, the power is

turned off automatically.

If the power is turned off while you are making a title, set the POWER switch to OFF

once, then to CAMERA. The title you have made remains stored in memory.

Ad va n cin g t h e ch a ra ct e rs ra p id ly

Keep pressing the dial.

Ma kin g a b la n k

Select a blank. It is counted as a character.

Re le a sin g t h e STEADY SHOT fu n ct io n

– CCD-TR96/TR916 o n ly

When you shoot, the Ó indicator appears. This indicates that the SteadyShot function

is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake.

You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot

function. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a

tripod.

Set STEADY SHOT to OFF. The Ó indicator goes off.

To a ct iva t e t h e St e a d ySh o t fu n ct io n a g a in

Set STEADY SHOT to ON.

No t e s o n t h e st e a d y sh o t

•

The SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake.

When you switch the SteadyShot function on or off, the exposure may fluctuate.

• When you record in 16:9FULL mode, the SteadyShot function does not work and the

Ó indicator flashes.

Ed it in g o n t o a n o t h e r t a p e

You can create your own video program by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8,

j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax or ¬ ED Batamax

VCR that has video/ audio inputs.

After connecting the camcorder to the VCR,

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR and insert

your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where

you want to start editing, then press P to put the camcorder in playback pause

mode.

(4) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and put the VCR in recording

pause mode.

(5) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

: Signal flow

To e d it m o re sce n e s

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

To st o p e d it in g

Press p STOP on both the camcorder and VCR.

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e ca m co rd e r

Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the lithium battery

becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds

when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery w ith a

Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may

present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturers instructions.

The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about one year under normal operation.

(The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last one year.)

No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry

•

Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be

sw allow ed, 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-circuit may occur.

The lithium battery has positive (+) side and negative (–) side as illustrated. Be sure

to insert the lithium battery w ith the positive side facing out.

2₅

_CR

(–)

(+)

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in

fire.

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e ca m co rd e r

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source

attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time .

(1) Slide the cover and then pull it up.

(2) Push the battery in once and pull it out from the holder.

(3) Install the new lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.

(4) Close the cover. Then slide the cover until it clicks.

Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

You can reset the date and time in the menu system.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day, hour, and minutes by turning the control dial and pressing

the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

COMMANDER

REC MODE

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

BEEP

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

REC LAMP

AUTO DATE

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

JAN. 1 1996

12:00:00 AM

[MENU] : END

STBY

1996 JAN. 1

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

[MENU] : END

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

1997 JUL.

12 00 AM

00 PM

30 PM

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

1997 JAN. 1

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

SEL/PUSH

EXECUTE

12 00 AM

Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

To co rre ct t h e d a t e a n d t im e se t t in g

Repeat steps 4 and 5.

To ch e ck t h e d a t e a n d t im e

Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator.

When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out.

Th e ye a r in d ica t o r ch a n g e s a s fo llo w s:

No t e o n t h e t im e in d ica t o r

The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

12:00:00 AM stands for midnight.

12:00:00 PM stands for noon.

Pla yb a ck m o d e s

The playback mode (SP/ LP) is 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.

Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o

You may not play back tapes recorded on a different TV color system. Because the TV

color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign

pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder abroad” to check the TV

color system of foreign countries.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Pre p a rin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Alw a ys ca rry a d d it io n a l b a t t e rie s

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have

planned.

Ba t t e ry life is sh o rt e r in co ld e n viro n m e n t

Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are

recording in cold environment.

To sa ve b a t t e ry p o w e r

Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and

started again. While 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 cassette is inserted or removed.

Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e ry

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases

gradually as battery power is used up.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears

and starts flashing.

When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are

recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.

Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes before and

after the battery pack has been replaced.

No t e o n t h e re m a in in g b a t t e ry in d ica t o r

•

The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining

capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The

indicator on the battery pack is more accurate.

•

While you are using the battery case, the remaining battery indicator does not

indicate correctly.

No t e s o n t h e re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry p a ck

CAUTION

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Th e b a t t e ry h e a t s u p

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that

has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.

This is not cause for concern and is normal.

Ba t t e ry p a ck ca re

•

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. This shortens battery

life.

•

The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.

Therefore, you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder.

Ho w t o u se t h e sw it ch o n t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

When the switch is supplied with the battery pack ([a ] on page 50), you can use it to

find whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the “no mark”

position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the “red mark” position when

the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself).

Th e life o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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 fully charged

one.

Ch a rg in g t e m p e ra t u re

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C).

Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

So n y b a t t e rie s a re re co m m e n d e d

Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your camcorder.

No t e s o n ch a rg in g

A b ra n d -n e w b a t t e ry

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it

completely.

Aft e r lo n g st o ra g e

Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack is charged

fully but not used for a long time (about one year), it becomes discharged. Charge it

again, but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charging

and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

No t e s o n t h e t e rm in a ls

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge

duration w ill be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long

time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the

contact condition. Also, wipe the + and – terminals with a soft cloth or paper.

Be su re t o o b se rve t h e fo llo w in g

•

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]

•

Keep the battery pack away from fire.

Keep the battery pack dry.

Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

[a ]

[b ]

No t e s o n t h e b a t t e ry ca se

– CCD-TR86/TR96 o n ly

•

Use only w ith alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case w ith

manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.

Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/ 10°C).

Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth.

Do not disassemble or convert the battery case.

•

Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.

During recording, the battery case heats up. This is not cause for concern.

Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object.

If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the battery case from the

camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may

not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the

camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please take the following precautions.

In sid e t h e ca m co rd e r

When the { and 6 indicators flash, moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If

this happens, no other functions except for tape ejection will work.

Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it w ith the cassette compartment

open for at least one hour. The camcorder can be used again if the { indicator does

not appear when the power is turned on again.

On t h e le n s

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.

Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about one hour.

Ho w t o p re ve n t m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a

plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the

temperature surrounding it (after about one hour).

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Vid e o h e a d cle a n in g

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the v

indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another in

CAMERA mode or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may

be dirty.

[a ]

[b ]

[a] Slightly dirty

[b] 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.)

Ca u t io n

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the

video heads.

No t e

If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest

Sony dealer.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

•

Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).

For DC or AC operation, use only the recommended accessories.

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have

it checked by your nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further.

Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder.

•

Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Bu ilt -in lig h t

•

Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb

or shorten the life of the bulb.

•

Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something, it may

cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of or the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape, and if the recording tab is out or in.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

•

When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source

and remove the cassette. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and

player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

•

Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•

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.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Ch a rg in g

•

Attach the battery pack firmly.

Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.

The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

Ot h e rs

•

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect

the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

Do not bend the AC power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or put a heavy object on it.

This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an 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 charging, keep it away from AM

receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video

operation.

•

The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.

•

Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.

Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

Do not use different types of batteries.

The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.

Do not use a battery that is leaking.

If b a t t e ry le a ka g e o ccu rre d

•

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.

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

Each country or area has its own electricity and TV color systems. Before using your

camcorder abroad, check the following points.

Po w e r so u rce s

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.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if necessary, depending on the

design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-V16/V16A

[a ]

[b ]

Diffe re n ce in co lo r syst e m s

This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV or a PAL M system based TV

with an NTSC/ PAL M transcoder. Check the following list.

NTSC syst e m

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 syst e m

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain,

Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL M syst e m

Brazil

PAL N syst e m

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM syst e m

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland,

Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

Tro u b le ch e ck

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.

Ca m co rd e r

Po w e r

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power is not on.

• The battery pack is not installed.

m Attach the battery pack firmly by pushing the lower part

of the battery pack until it clicks twice. (p. 8)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 19)

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder

has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

m Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. (p. 10)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 48)

• The battery pack has not been charged fully.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 6)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

m Use another battery pack. (p. 19)

Op e ra t io n

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The tape is stuck to the drum.

m Eject the cassette. (p. 9)

• The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 17)

• The POWER switch is set to PLAYER.

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 10)

• The tab on the cassette is out (red).

m Use a new cassette or slide the tab. (p. 9)

The cassette cannot be removed.

from the holder.

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 6, 19)

No function except for cassette

ejection works.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 51)

The tape does not move when a tape

transport button is pressed.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.

m Set it to PLAYER. (p. 17)

• The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 17)

Tro u b le ch e ck

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The date or time indicator is flashing.

• The lithium battery is weak or dead.

m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 45)

• You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2

seconds. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

m You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon.

The date or time indicator

disappears.

• Reset the date and time. (p. 46)

The SteadyShot function does not

activate. (CCD-TR96/ TR916 only)

• STEADY SHOT is set to OFF.

m Set STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 42)

• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to 16:9FULL.

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

m Set it to AUTO (p. 32)

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 32)

Recording stops in a few seconds.

The title display position shifts.

The fader function does not work.

• START/ STOP MODE switch is set to

m Set it to . (p. 26)

• There are unwanted blanks before or after the title.

m Delete them then select ↵.

• The START/ STOP MODE switch is set to 5 SEC or

or 5 SEC.

m Set it to

. (p. 26)

• LIGHT is set to AUTO.

m Set it to ON. (p. 36)

The built-in light turns off while in

use.

• LIGHT is set to AUTO.

m Set it to ON. (p. 36)

The built-in light turns on and off

repeatedly.

The built-in light does not turn on

when LIGHT is set to ON.

• Bulb is dead.

m Replace the bulb. (p. 37)

Continued to the next page

Tro u b le ch e ck

Pict u re

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)

A vertical band appears when a

subject such as lights or a candle

flame is shot against a dark

background.

• The contrast between the subject and background is

too high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

m Change locations.

The picture is “noisy”.

• The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning

cassette.(p. 52)

A vertical band appears when

shooting a very bright subject.

• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

An unknown picture is displayed in

the viewfinder.

• If 10 minutes elapsed after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

m Insert the cassette, and the demonstration stops. You can

make the demonstration not appear. (p. 24)

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The supplied Remote Commander

does not work .

• COMMANDER is set to OFF.

m Set it to ON. (p. 23)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

m Remove the obstacle.

• The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity.

m Insert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 66)

• The batteries are dead.

m Insert new ones. (p. 66)

Tro u b le ch e ck

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The POWER lamp does not light.

• Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect the

power cord. After about one minute, try again. (p. 6)

The CHARGE lamp flashes.

• See the following chart.

Wh e n t h e CHARGE la m p fla sh e s

Check through the following chart.

Remove the battery pack from the

AC power adaptor. Then install the

same battery pack again.

When the CHARGE lamp does not

flash again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and

goes out after a while, there is no

problem.*

When the CHARGE lamp flashes

again

Install another battery pack.

When the CHARGE lamp does not

flash again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and

goes out after a while, the problem is

with the battery pack installed first.

When the CHARGE lamp flashes

again

The problem is with the AC power

adaptor.

Please contact our nearest Sony

dealer in connection with the

product 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. This does not

indicate a problem. Repeat again to charge with the same battery pack.

Sp e cifica t io n s

Input and Output

connectors

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Pow er requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60Hz

Pow er consumption

AC-V16 : 20 W

AC-V16A : 22 W

Output voltage

DC OUT in operation mode

7.5 V, 1.8 A

Battery charge terminal

10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode

Application

Sony battery packs

NP-33 (supplied), NP-60D,

NP-C65, NP-68, NP-78, NP-

80/ 80D, NP-98/ 98D

Operating temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to

+60°C)

Video output

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm,

unbalanced

System

Video recording system

Four rotary heads, Helical

scanning, FM system (SP/ LP

separate head)

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, EIR standards

Usable cassette

8 mm video format cassette

(standard 8 mm)

Recording/Playback time

SP mode : 2 hours (P6-120)

LP mode : 4 hours (P6-120)

Fastforw ard/rew ind time

Approx. 8 min. (P6-120)

Image device

Audio output

Monaural, Phono jack

327 mV, (at load impedance

47 kilohm), impedance less

than 2.2 kilohm

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5 V

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack

(ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV, low

impedance with 2.5 to 3 V DC

output, impedance 6.8 kilohm

(ø 3.5 mm)

Dimensions (Approx.)

6 ⁵⁄8 x 1 ¹¹⁄16 x 3 inches (166 x

43 x 75 mm) (w/ h/ d)

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.)

AC-V16 : 15 oz (420 g)

AC-V16A : 16 oz (450 g)

CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

View finder

Electronic viewfinder (Color)

Lens

General

Pow er requirements

7.5 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

CCD-TR86 : 3.4W

CCD-TR96/ TR916 : 3.5W

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 ³⁄8 x 4 ¹⁄8 x 7 ⁷⁄8 inches

(111 x 105 x 200 mm)

(w/ h/ d)

Combined power zoom lens,

15x (Optical), 30x (Digital)

F1.4 – 2.4

Filter diameter 1 ¹⁄2 inches (37

mm)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without

notice.

Focal distance

f = ³⁄16 – 2 ¹⁄2 inches (4.1 – 61.5

mm)

When converted to a 35 mm

still camera

CCD-TR86 : 1 ⁹⁄16 – 23 ¹⁄8

inches (39 – 585 mm)

CCD-TR96/ TR916 : 1 ⁷⁄8 –

27 ⁷⁄8 inches (47 – 705 mm)

Color temperature

Mass (Approx.)

1 lb 11 oz (780 g)

Excluding the battery pack,

lithium battery, cassette and

shoulder strap

Auto

Minimum illumination

CCD-TR86 : 0.6 lux at F 1.4

CCD-TR96/ TR916 : 2 lux at

F 1.4

2 lb 3 oz (1 kg)

Including the battery pack

NP-33, lithium battery

CR2025, cassette P6-120 and

shoulder strap

Microphone

Electret condenser

microphone, monaural type

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

Illumination range

CCD-TR86 : 0.6 to 100,000 lux

CCD-TR96/ TR916 : 2 to

100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

1 Tape transport buttons (p. 17, 18)

p STOP

6 IR transmitter

7 Remote sensor (p. 65)

Aim the Remote Commander here for

remote control.

0 REW (rewind)

( PLAY (playback)

) FF (fast forward)

P PAUSE

These buttons will function in PLAYER

mode.

8 Pow er zoom lever (p. 13)

9 Lighting aperture

0 View finder (p. 12)

2 EDITSEARCH button (p. 15)

3 LASER LINK button (p. 16)

4 Lens cover

!¡ 16:9 WIDE button (p. 30)

!™ STEADY SHOT button (CCD-TR96/

TR916 only) (p. 42)

5 Built-in microphone

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

!£ TIME button (p. 25)

!¢ DATE button (p. 25)

!∞ Built-in light (p. 36)

!§ START/STOP MODE sw itch (p. 10, 26)

!¶ Recording lamp

@º COUNTER RESET button (p. 12)

@¡ TITLE button (p. 38)

@™ MENU button (p. 22)

@£ DISPLAY button (p. 18)

@¢ PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 29)

@∞ Lithium battery compartment (p. 45)

!• Focus dial (p. 32)

!ª FOCUS sw itch (p. 32)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

@§ POWER sw itch (p. 10, 17)

@¶ Display w indow (p. 69)

@• FADER button (p. 27)

#∞ l LANC 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.

This jack has the same function as the

connectors indicated as CONTROL L or

REMOTE.

@ª BACK LIGHT button (p. 33)

#º PROGRAM AE dial (p. 35)

#¡ Eyecup

#§ Menu control dial (p. 22)

#™ View finder adjustment lever (p. 12)

#£ STANDBY sw itch (p. 10)

#¢ START/STOP button (p. 10)

#¶ BATT (battery release) knob (p. 8)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

#• EJECT knob (p. 9)

$¢ VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jack (p. 16)

#ª Hooks for shoulder strap

$º Battery mounting surface (p. 8)

$¡ Grip strap (p. 14)

$∞ LIGHT sw itch (p. 36)

$§ MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Connect an external microphone (not

supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-

in-power” microphone.

$™ Cassette compartment (p. 9)

$¶ Tripod receptacle (p. 14)

$£ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out)

jack

At t a ch in g t h e sh o u ld e r st ra p

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap #ª.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Make sure that COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system.

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder

function identically.

1 Transmitter

4 START/STOP button

Point toward the remote sensor to control

the camcorder after turning on the

camcorder.

5 Pow er zoom button

The zooming speed is unchangeable on the

Remote Commander.

2 Tape transport buttons (p. 18)

3 Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 66)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

No t e o n b a t t e ry life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To a vo id d a m a g e fro m p o ssib le b a t t e ry le a ka g e

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

Re m o t e co n t ro l d ire ct io n

Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor within the range as shown below.

15˚

16ft (5m)

30˚

15˚

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

No t e s o n t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

•

Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such 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 at 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 at commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR

with black paper.

To w a t ch t h e d e m o n st ra t io n

You can start the demonstration by setting in the menu system.

You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.

To e n t e r De m o m o d e

(1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) While holding down ( set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

To e xit De m o m o d e

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) While holding down p set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

In t h e vie w fin d e r

1 Pow er zoom indicator (p. 13)

2 Manual focus indicaror (p. 32)

3 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 35)

!¡ Tape transport mode (p. 10)

!™ Tape counter (p. 12)

!£ 5 SEC recording indicator (p. 26)

!¢ Warning indicator (p. 70)

4 SteadyShot indicator

(CCD-TR96/TR916 only) (p. 42)

!∞ Remaining battery indicator (p. 48)

5 Back light indicator (p. 33)

6 FADER indicator (p. 27)

!§ AUTO DATE indicator (p. 10)

!¶ Date or Time (p. 25)

7 Wide mode indicator (p. 30)

8 Picture Effect indicator (p. 29)

9 Lithium battery indicator (p. 44)

!º SP/LP recording mode indicator (p. 10)

!• Recording lamp/battery lamp (p. 10)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

In t h e d isp la y w in d o w

1 Warning indicators (p. 70)

2 Recording mode indicator (SP/LP)

(p. 10)

3 Remaining battery indicator (p. 48)

4 Date or time (p. 25)

Tape counter (p. 12)

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

The warning indicators and the recording lamp flash to inform you of the following

situation. The illustrations below are the warning indicators of the viewfinder. The

same indicators flash also in the display window.

≥: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON.

1 The battery is w eak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

7 The video heads may be

contaminated. (p. 52)

8 Some other trouble has occurred.

Disconnect the power source and contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized

facility.

2 The tape is near the end.

3 The tape has run out.

4 No tape has been inserted.

9 The lithium battery is w eak or is not

installed. (p. 44)

5 The tab on the tape is out (red). (p. 9)

This indicator flashes just only after

powering on.

6 Moisture condensation has occurred.

(p. 51)

6 indicator appears only when the cassette

is inserted.

In d e x

M, N, O, P

Adjusting viewfinder ......... 12

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

............................................ 26

AUTO DATE ....................... 10

Manual focus ....................... 32

PICTURE EFFECT .............. 29

Playback on TV ................... 17

Playback pause .................... 18

Power sources ..................... 19

Power zoom ......................... 13

PROGRAM AE .................... 35

BACK LIGHT ...................... 33

BEEP ............................... 11, 23

Built-in light ......................... 36

Q, R

REC MODE.......................... 23

Rec. Review ......................... 15

Remote Commander .......... 65

Camera recording ............... 10

Car battery ........................... 21

Charging battery ................... 6

Cleaning video heads ......... 52

COUNTER RESET .............. 12

Remote control jack (LANC)

............................................ 63

Rewind ................................. 17

Shoulder strap ..................... 64

Sports mode ......................... 34

STANDBY ............................ 10

Standby mode ..................... 11

STEADY SHOT ................... 42

Supplied accessories ............. 5

DATE/ TIME ....................... 25

Demonstration .................... 24

Digital zoom .................. 13, 23

T, U, V

Editing .................................. 43

EDITSEARCH ..................... 15

EJECT...................................... 9

Tape counter ........................ 12

Title ....................................... 38

Tripod mounting ................ 14

Trouble check ...................... 56

Twilight mode ..................... 34

F, G, H

Fade-in/ Fade-out ............... 27

FADER ................................. 27

Fast-forward ........................ 17

5 sec. recording ................... 26

High-speed shutter mode .. 34

House current ...................... 19

W, X, Y, Z

Wide mode .......................... 30

Zoom .................................... 13

I, J, K, L

LANC ................................... 63

LASER LINK ....................... 16

Lithium battery ................... 44

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