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CCD-TR42/TR701TR72/TR80/TR82

Operation

Manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

Owner's

Record

The model and serial numbers

are located on 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.CCDSerial No.

Model No. AC-V
Serial No.

Photo:CCD-TR42

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"dangerous
voltage" within the
product's
enclosure
that may be of
sufficient magnitude
to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating
and maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying

the appliance.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BArFERIES

Note:

to come.

To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

CAUTION:

to Video

on your purchase
of this Sony Handycam"
camcorder.
With your Handycam,
you can
precious
moments
with superior
picture
and sound
quality.
Your Handycam
is loaded
features,
but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing
home

NICKEL-CADMIUM RATI'ERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Nickel-Cadmium
batteries are Kocyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
returning your unwanted batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center for collection, recycling or
proper disposal.

In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in household
or business trash may be
prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY
(United States only)
For the Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
nickel-cadmium batteries.

WARNING
This equipment
has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference
in a residential
installation.
This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference
will not occur in a particular
installation.
If
this equipment
does cause harmful interference
to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by
turning the equipment
off and on, the user is
encouraged
to try to correct the interference
by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation
between the equipment
and
receiver.
-

Connect
different

the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
from that to which the receiver is cormected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.

radio/TV

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority
to operate this equipment.

This apparatus
noise emissions
Regulations.

not

complies with the Class B limits for radio
set out in Radio Interference

] _WJllKe3_
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

Before You Begin
Checking Your Model Number
Checking Supplied Accessories

4
5

Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
Inserting a Cassette
9
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 10

Basic Operations
Camera Recording
11
Using the Zoom Feature
13
Hints for Better Shooting
14
Checking the Recorded Picture 15
Connections for Playback
16
Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio
Input Jack_ 1_
Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio
Input Jacks or VCR
Playing Back a Tape 17

Advanced Operations
Using Alternate Power Sources
19
Using House Current
19
Recording with the Date or Time 20
Shooting with Backlighting
21
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
22
Fade-in and Fade-out
23
Releasing the Steady Shot Function
Changing the Mode Settings
25
Using the World Clock 27
Editing onto Another Tape 29
Additional

(CCD-TR82

only)

Information

Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder
Resetting the Date and Time 31
Playback Modes 33
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 33
Maintenance
Information
and Precautions
36
Using Your Camcorder
Trouble Check 40

Abroad

Specifications
43
Identifying the Parts 45
Warning Indicators
51
Index (Back cover)

Before

You

Beq

lhe instructions in this manual arc lot five models listed below. Belorc you sta_'t reading and operating,
check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR42 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-TR82".
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.
Types

of Differences
Audio

Model Number

Monaural
CCD-TR42

CCD-TR70

Viewfinder
Stereo

Steady Shot

CCD-TR80

O
©

(x)
12

O
©

_te

Zoom

Color

CCD-TR72

CCD-TR82

B/W

O
O

6n l"V Color Systems

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 a NTSC/PAL-M
transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based
camcorder).
Please check the list on page 39 to see the TV color system of your country.

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You can use the supplied RFU adaptor only in the country where you bought this camcorder. Since each
country has its own electricity and TV color system, you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor when
you use the camcorder abroad.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

• Do no let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty
place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and
sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a]
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [b]
• Never leave the camcorder under
or under direct sunlight. [el

temperatures

[b]

above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun

[cJ

Check

that the following

a_'cessorie_

are _upplied

with your camcorder.

[]
oq

5/
[]

[]

or
t_

RFU-90UC

RFU-95UC
o_

[]

[]
>
2_
(CCD-TR72/TR80)

[]

Wireless remote commander (1) (p.17, 48)

[]

NP-5S Battery pack (1) (p.6, 33)

[]

AC-V25/V25A/V25B

[]

RFU-90UC/95UC RFU adaptor (1) (p.16)

[]

Shoulder strap (1) (pA6)

[]

CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.30)
Already installed in the camcorder.

[]

Size AA (R16) Battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.48)

[]

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.16)
For CCD-TR72/TR80 only

AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 19)

Getting

Started

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install tile battery pack.
pack, use the supplied AC-V25/V25A/V25B
AC power adaptor.

Charging

the Batte_

1o charge

the batter 3

Pack

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 POWER lamp (green) and the CHARGE lamp (orange) light up. Charging
begins.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the selector to the center position and
unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. To
stop charging, set the selector to the center position.

Charging

Time
NP-55
(supplied)

Battery pack
Charging

time*

NP-80
NP-80D
180

* Approximate
minutes to charge an empty
require a longer charging time.)
Battery

NP-77H

NP-66H

NP-60D

120

160

NP-55H

pack using the AC-V25/V25A/V25B

(Lower temperatures

Life

CCD-TR42/TR72
Battery

Pack

Typical

recording

Continuous

NP-55
time**

recording

time***

35
65

NP-80/
80D

NP-77H

NP-66H

NP-60D

180

160

120

|
I NP-55H

40
75

CCD-TRg0FFR80
Battery pack

NP-55

Typical recording
Continuous

time**

recording

time***

30
60

NP-80/
80D
90
170

NP-77H

NP-66H

NP-60D

NP-55H

150

110

CCD-TR82
NP-55

Battery pack
Typical

recording

Continuous

time**

recording

time***

NP-80/
80D

NP-77H

NP-66H

NP-60D

[ NP-55H

165

145

105

** Approximate
minutes when recording while you repeat recording
turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
*** Approximate
continuous recording time indoors.

start/stop,

zooming

and
(3

Important!
Use the battery completely

before re-chargingT
¢tq

Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely.
Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the
original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again.
To use up the battery, remove the cassette and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA with the battery
attached, and leave the camcorder until the __\-3indicator and the red lamp flash rapidly in the
viewfinder.

Removing the Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Notes on charging the battery pack
= The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery

pack is removed

and the power

cord is

unplugged
after charging the battery pack. This is normal.
• If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again.
• You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack.

Installing

the Battery Pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the
camcorder, and slide the battery pack to the right.

Removing the Battery Pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATF, slide the battery pack to the left.

Make sure that a power s(_urcc is installed.
(1) While sliding the lid lock, lift up the lid. "lhel/t)pen it. (2) Press EJEC 1. I he ca,_sette compartment
automatically
lifts up and opens. {3) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out.
(4) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment
to close it. The cassette compartment
automatically
goes down. (5) Close the lid until it locks.

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To Eject the Cassette
Press EJECT.
To Prevent

Accidental

Erasure

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the ,,,L_and --_ indicators flash in the viewfinder, and
you cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out to cover the red mark.

Before you
lens. Make
(1) While
STANDBY
come

use the camcorder
sure that the power

for file In'st time or atter someone
else
source
is coru'tected
to the camcorder.

l_as u_ed

it, loLus

tile viewtinder

pressing
the small green button
on the POWER
switch, slide it to CAMERA.
(2) Turn
up. (3) Turn the viewfinder
lens adjustment
ring so that the indicators
in the viewfinder

into sharp

focus.

SIBY
0:00:00

Basic Operations

Make

sure

seconds

that a power

after

you

start

aource
recording

and

a cassette

(AUTO

is into,

DATE

ted.

I he date

feature).

This

is auton_atically

feature

works

only

recorded
once

for l0

a day.

You can

hear the beep sound
to confirm
your operation.
Before you record
one-time
events,
you may want
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,
slide it to CAMERA.
(2) Turn
STANDBY
apperars

up.

(3) Press

START/STOP.

The camcorder

starts

recording

and

the "REC"

indicator

in the viewfinder.

('3

Note on beep sound
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 waming of any unusual condition of the camcorder (p.51). Note that the beep sound is not
recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system (p.25).
To Stop Recording
Momentarily
[a]
Press START/STOP
again. The "STBY" indicator
To Finish Recording
[b]
Press START/STOP.
Turn STANDBY
Then, eject the cassette

appears

in the viewfinder

(Standby

¢tq

mode).

down, and set the POWER switch to OFF.

(p.9).

[al

_1
STBY
0:35:20
I

See the next page for further information.

'i 1

Note on Standby

mode

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. 1'o
resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press
START/STOP.
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual
recording. This prevents the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes when you play back the tape.
You can record tapes in SP (standard play) mode only.
Note on the tape counter
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 located below
the viewfinder.
You can know the approximate
remaining tape by the remaining tape indicator (p.50).
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
The clock is set to the East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock (p.31).
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system (p.25).
• The AUTO DATE feature works 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.
- you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set to ON in the menu system.
• Once the AUTO DATE feature turns off the date display 10 seconds after the start of recording, the date
and time are displayed as follows:
- if the date display setting has been made, the date is displayed.
- if the time display setting has been made, the time is displayed.
- if neither display setting has been made, nothing is displayed.
When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds
balance is properly adjusted.

so that the white

Using the Zoom Feature
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)

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p_
r_

Zooming Speed
Press the power zoom button firmly for a high-speed zoom. Press it softly for a relatively slow zoom.
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the W side of the power zoom
button until the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least 3.3 feet (about I m) away from the lens surface in the telephoto
position, or 1/2 inches (about lcm) in the wide-angle position.

For hand-held

shots,

you'll

get better

[al

results

holding

the camcorder

according

to the tollowing

suggestions:

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the
controls with your thumb. [a]
• Place 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 also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position. [b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod.
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 (p.46). Make sure the tripod screw is shorter
than 9/32 in (6.5ram).
To Use the Viewfinder
as a Sports Finder
[c]
With the sports finder, you can monitor the picture while your eye is at a distance
The sports finder is convenient when moving around to shoot scenes.
While sliding the viewfinder release knob to the left, flip open the viewfinder.
Note on the color viewfinder
You may find it difficult

from the eyecup.

(for CCD-TR70/TRS0)

to use the color viewfinder

as the sports finder for recording

in light location.

Cautions on the viewfinder
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. [d]
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder
may be deformed. Be careful in placing the camcorder under sunlight or at the window. [e]

Using EDI ISEARCIt,
viewfinder.

you call review tile last recorded

scene t)l check tile leLorded

pictule

in the

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press EDITSEARCH. Press the - ((_)) side momentarily,
the last few seconds
of the recorded portion plays back (Rec Review).
Keep pressing EDITSEARCH to play back the last recorded portion (Edit Search).
+ side: to view the forward playback picture
- side: to view the reverse playback picture

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+ EDITSEARCH

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To Stop Playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To Begin Re-recording
Press START/STOP. Re-recording
not eject the tape, the transition
be smooth.
Monitoring
the Sound
Connect earphone/headphones

begins from the point you released

between

the last scene you recorded

EDITSEARCH. Provided

you do

and the next scene you record will

While Viewing
the Playback
Picture
in the Viewfinder
(not supplied) to the Q/Q jack. Play back the tape in PLAYER mode

(p.17).

You can

use this

connect

your

source

(p.19).

cam,order

camcorder

Connecting

as ,_ VkJR by connecting
as shown

below.

to a TV without

IV for playback,

lherc

It is recommended

it to your

to use the house

current

Video/Audio

Input Jacks

are some

way_

as the power

Connect the camcorder to the TV using the supplied RFU adaptor. Set the channel selector on the RFU
adaptor and your TV channel to VHF channel CH3 or CH4, whichever is not active in your area. With
this connection, the sound is monaural.

3CH/4CH

RFU-90UC

VHF

RFU-95UC

: Signal flow

For Stereo

Models

(CCD-TR72/TR80)

Connect the camcorder to your TV by using the supplied connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector to
VCR on the TV. When connecting the camcorder to VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO/AUDIO
INPUT

INPUT
VIDEO

CCD-TR72/TR80

: Signal flow

B'_

_,,,

If your TV or VCR is monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder
the TV or the VCR. With this connection, the sound is monaural.

and

For Monaural

Models

(CCD-TR42/TR10/TR82)

Connect the camcorder to your TV by using a monarual A/V col_lwcting _able (not _upplied). Set the
"FV/VCR selector to VCR on the TV. When connecting the camcorder to VCR, set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE.

WDEO/A0610 ViDEO/AUDIO'
OUTPUT

INPUT

;

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDfO
CCD-TR42iTR70/TR82
:Signalflow

' :

You can monitor the playback picture in the _ icwtindcr. You can also munitor on the TV screen, after
coru_ecting the camcorder to the TV/VCR (p.16}. You can control playback using the supplied Remote
Commander (p.49).
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the
recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press [::>. Playback starts.

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F
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5'

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0_

See the next page for further information.

I
To stop playback,

p_c_s [3.

To rewind the tape, press .,4.,4.
To advance the tape rapidly, pre_s Ibq_.

Various
Playback
Modes
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press II during playback. To resume playback,

ple_

II or [_'.

To locate a scene (Picture Search)
Keep pressing

or 1_

during

playback.

To resurne

normal

playback,

release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan)
Keep pressing _
while rewinding or _
while advancing the tape. To resume normal
press [_:_.
To view the picture in a sequence of stop-motion images
Press EDITSEARCH in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing
picture playback in the forward (+) or reverse (-) direction.

EDITSEARCH,

playback,

you can view the

To view the picture at 115 speed (Slow Playback) (only with the Remote Commander)
Press I_ on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press _:_. If slow
playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically.
Note on playback
• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.
• When still picture mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically
To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV
Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.
To erase the indicators,

press DISPLAY again.

To select the monitor sound - For stereo models (CCD-TR72/TRS0)
Change the"HiFi SOUND" mode setting in the menu system (p.25)

enters

stop mode.

Advanced

You ccu_ choose any of the following pt>we_ sotuccs tor your camcorder:
battery pack (1'.0), hc_u>e
current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate
power source depending on where you want to
use your camcorder.
Place
Indoors

Outdoor
In the car

Power
'House

source
current

Battery

pack

I12 V or 24 V car battery

Accessory
AC power
(supplied),

to be used

adaptor AC-V25/V25A)V25B
AC-S10, AC-V55

Battery pack NP-55 (supplied),
NP-80, NP-80D,
NP-77H, NP-66H, NP-60D, NP-55H
DC pack DCP-77

i Using House Current

...... :::

To use the supplied AC-V25/A25A/V25B
AC power adaptor:
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the bottom of the
AC power adaptor to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.
(3) Set the selector to VTR (DC

OUT).

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Notes on the POWER lamp
• 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 the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) again.

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To remove the adapter
The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack. (p.8)

Using a Car Battery
Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket
of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.
To remove the DC pack
The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery

pack. (p.8)

• AC-S10 AC power adaptor:
You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor
discharging function.
• BC-S10 portable battery charger ( ideal for travel):
You can charge a battery pack on 100 -- 240 V AC current.

because

it has a

Before you start re_ording, press DArIE or I'IME. 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 in the viewfinder is recorded.
The clock is set to the East Coast Standard

Time at the factory.

DATE

REC
0:o7:12

JUL 4 1994

TIME

REC
0:07:15

5:30:00 PM

To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
Press DATE or TIME again. Recording continues.

When you shoot a >ubject with the light s_urce behind the subject or a subject with a light background,
use the BACK LIGHT.
Press BACK LIGHT. The [] indicator

appears

inside the viewfinder.
i

[a]

>
B

[b]

BA_HT

{

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.
[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.
After
shooting
Press BACK LIGHT again to let the [] indicator go out under
picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition.

normal

lighting

condition.

Otherwise,

the
r_

This function is also effective under following conditions:
• On the 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.

g
R

You can select from k_ut I'ROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When
you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background
is out of
focus), capture high-speed action or night views.

Selecting the Best Mode

.....

Select the best mode by using the following

_L_

examples.

Portrait mode

• A still subject such as a person or flower
• Subject behind an obstacle such as a net
• Zooming in on a subject in telephoto
_

Sports mode

• Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis,
golf or skiing
• A landscape in a moving car

us|ng

the PROGRAM AE Function

Press PROGRAM

AE repeatedly

so that the desired

High-speed

mode

._ Twilight mode
Recording night views neon signs or fireworks

....
mode indicator

PROGRAM

shutter

• 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

Note on shutter speed
The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows:
Portrait mode - between 1/60 to 1/2000
Sports mode -between
1/60 to 1/500
High-speed shutter mode- 1/4000
Twilight mode- 1/60
Normal mode - 1/60

;_, _;*_t
appears

;,,:

inside the viewfinder.

You,anladeint)lladeouttogivvy_mrecording
,iprotessional
appcman¢c.
When
fading
ill,tile
picture
willgradually
appear
fromblack
ormosaic.
Thesound
willalso
gradually
increase.
When
fading
out,thepicture
willgradually
fade
toblack
ormosaic.
Thesound
willalso
decrease.
When Fading
in [a]
(1) During the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The fade indicator
(2) Press START/STOP
to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.
When Fading out [b]
(1) During recording, press FADER. The fade indicator starts flashing.
recording. The fade indicator stops flashing and recording stops.

starts flashing.

(2) Press START/STOP

to stop

[a]
FADER

M.FADER

[b]
t

To Cancel the Fade-in/out
Before pressing

Function

START/STOP,

press FADER once or twice until the fade indicator

disappears.

When the date/time indicator is displayed
The date/time
does not fade in nor fade out.

For the
When you
is working

model

with

the

STEADY

shoot, the _(0)_ indicator
appears
and the camcorder
compensates

You can release the Steady Shot function.
stationary object with a tripod.

SHOT

switch

in the viewfinder.
for camera-shake.

(CCD-TR82
This

indicates

Do not use the Steady Shot function

only)
that

the Steady

STEADY_HOT

[,,
To Activate the Steady Shot Function
Set STEADY SHOT to ON,

Again

Notes on the Steady Shot Function
• The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• When you switch the STEADY SHOT, the exposure may vary.

function

such as when shooting

Set STEADY SHOT to OFF.

Shot

"ff

You can change
(1) Press MENU

the mode ,_etting> m the mcm_ _),Mcm
to display
the menu in tile viewfinder.

press EXECUTE.
the other modes,

to Imther
enjoy the {eatmcs
and iunctions.
(2) Press I" or 4, to select the desired
item,

(3) Press t" or 4, to set the desired
mode,
then press EXECUTE.
If you
repeat
steps 2 and 3. (4) Press MENU
to erase the menu
display.

oFF

c_....

°0.0

,,i

} 2

want

then

to change

i i

....

,ll_/._

oEx

I
i
,,Jl

CtQ

Note

on BACK UP

When BACK UP indicator appears on the menu display, the settings of items are retained even when
the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is in place.
O

_Seie_ing

the Mode Setting of Each Item

Common
Items in CAMERA
COMMANDER

and

PLAYER

....

Modes

¢tq
q_

• Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander
for the camcorder.
• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander
for the camcorder.

BEEP
• Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop
recording.
• Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

See the next page for further

information.

Items in CAMERA
mode
WIND
-- For stereo models (CCD-TR72f! RSt))
• Select ON to reduce wind noise when rec_rdmg
• Normally select OFF.
AUTO DATE
• Select ON to record the date of recording
• Select OFF otherwise.

ill stetting wind.

automatically

(AUTO

DATE feature p.12).

CLOCK SET
Select this item when you need to reset the clock (p.31).
AREA
Select the area number

of the time zone where you will use the camcorder

clock (p.27).
D.S.T.
• Select ON to set the clock to Daylight
• Select OFF to set to standard time.

Saving Time.

Items in PLAYER mode
EDIT
• Select ON to minimize the picture deterioration
• Normally select OFF.
HiFi SOUND
--For stereo models (CCD-TR72/TR80)
• Normally select STEREO.
• Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual soundtrack

tape.

when editing.

when you use the world

Using the World Clock
Reset the clock according to the local time zone by setting AREA and D.S.T. modes in the menu system.
First find the area number in the "Time zone chart" on page 28.
(1) Turn STANDBY up. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select AREA item (p.26). Press t' or 4,
to select the area number where you will use the camcorder. Press EXECUTE. (4) Select D.S.T. item
(p.26). Press 4' or 4. to select ON: for Daylight Saving Time or OFF: for standard time. Press EXECUTE.

OFF
OOMMANDER

.,!i
AUTO

DATE

2MENU 1....

CLOCK
AREA

SET

DST
BEEP
[MENU]

: END

....

II I

EXECUTE

USMST

USCST

CLOCK
_1

I [MENUIEND

SET

O.ST
[MENU}END

LONDON

BACK UP

e
V......
EXECUTE
o_

CLOCKSET

L MENU:END

IMENUIEND

BACKUP

The area name appears in the viewfinder when using the world
viewfinder when setting to Daylight Saving Time.

clock. The -_- indicator

.....

appears

in the

LONDON
.........

11:00:15

PM J

To Check the Date
Press DATE. To turn off the date indicator, press DATE again.
To restore to Your Home Area Time
Reset the AREA mode in the menu system to your home area number.
See the next page for the Time Zone Chart.

b
Time

Zone

Chart

Area number

Area
number

Area name

LONDON

England,

PARIS

Austria, France, Germany,
Switzerland, CET

CAIRO

Egypt, Finland, Greece, Israel, Turkey

MOSCOW

Ethiopia,

DUBAI

United Arab Emirates

KARACHI

Maidives, Pakistan

DACCA

Bangladesh,

BANGKOK

Cambodia,

HNGKNG

Australia (west), China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Bali, Borneo),
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan

TOKYO

Japan, Korea

SYDNEY

Australia

SOLOMON

New Caledonia

WLLNGTN

Fiji, New Zealand

SAMOA

Western Samoa

HAWAII

HST (Hawaii Standard

ANCHRGE

AST (Alaska Standard Time)

US. PST

PST (Pacific Standard Time)

US. MST

MST (Mountain

US. CST

CST (Central Standard Time), Mexico

US. EST

EST (East Standard Time), Peru

CARACAS

Chill, Dominica, Venezuela

22
23

RIO
FN ISL.

Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Fernando de Noronha

AZORES

Azores Islands

* These

are common

names.

Nations or area*

They

may

GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time), Morocco, Portugai
Italy, Netherlands,

Spain, Sweden,

Iraq, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, former U.S.S.R. (west)

Myanmar
Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand,

Vietnam

(east), Guam, Saipan

Time), Tahiti

Standard Time)

be different

from

formal

country

names.

You can create your own video program by editing with any other I*1.8 nun, I'liR1.Hi8, vlls VI IS, SvIIS SVHS, _
VHSC, Slvl!Sl_ S-VHSC, or II] Betamax VCR that has video/audio
inputs.

After connecting the camcorder to the VCR,
(1} Slide the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Set EDIT mode to ON in the menu system
picture deterioration
(p.25).

to minimise

the

c:_

: Signal flow

B
(11 Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record
recorded tape into the camcorder. (I) Play back the
point where you want to start editing. Then set the
recording VCR to recording pause mode. (4) Press
edRing.

over) into the recording VCR. Then insert your
recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the
camcorder to playback pause mode. (3) Set the
II on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously
to start

To Edit More Scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 4.
¢IQ
o

To Stop Editing
Press [] STOP on the camcorder and VCR. When you finish editing, reset EDITmode to OFF (p.25).

Use of the EDITSEARCH button
To play back a tape in the forward or reverse direction keep pressing EDITSEARCH during playback
pause. You can play back still pictures successively at specific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH
intermittently.

,--t

Note on DISPLAY function
If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV (DISPLAY function), erase the
indicators by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander
so that they will not be superimposed
the edited tape.

Additional

Information

'four camcorder is supplied with the lithium battery installed, rlhe litllium battery lasts tor about I year
under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, _ indicator flashes in the viewfinder
for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace
the battery
with the Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery, Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.

'- JUL 4 19941

=
q

Note on Lithium
Battery
Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. Be sure to
install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals
on the
camcorder.

(+)

(-)

WARNING
The battery may explode

if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble,

or dispose

of in fire.

Caution
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
doctor immediately.

Changing the Lithium Battery

consult a

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise,
you will need to reset the date, time and the other items with BACK UP indicator in the menu system.
(1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the battery down once and pull it out
from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facii_g out. Close the lid of the
battery compartment.

Reset the date and time in the menu system.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Press I' or 4, to _eluct CLOCK _lzl item (p.26). Press
EXECUTE. (3) Press t' or 4, to select the area number where you will use the camcorder. Press
EXECUTE. (4) Select D.S.T. ON for Daylight Saving Time or OFF for standard time. Press EXECUTE.
(5) Set year, month, day, time, minute by pressing t', 4, and EXECUTE. Note that when you keep '1' and
,I, pressed, the digits advance faster. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

2@*_
AUTODa_E

i i i

ii ii [i

iiii

EXECUTE

• :

I i

Cr_

_ us_sr

JUL 4 I_

r'*

USOST

C_OCKSET
_OARACAS
'8"

[MENUT
_AR[ADS

END

BACK
05:16

[MENUI

END

_ Us_,

EXECUTE

V......
(MENU]

: END

[MENU]

: END

BACK

END

TE _ENU

[MI:NU]

END

:END

STI_y

BACKUp

Time Zones and Area Numbers and Names
"S.T". in the following

table stands for Standard Time.

Time Zones

Area Name

Hawaii

S.T.

HAWAI

Alaska

S.T.

ANCHRGE

Pacific

S.T./West

US.PST

US.MST

US.CST

US.EST

Mountain
Central

Canada

S.T.
S.T.

Eastern S.T./East

Canada

Area Number

To Correct the Date
Repeat steps 2 to 5.
To Check

the

Date

and

Time

Setting

Time

Press DATE to display the date indicator in the viewfinder, l're,_s 11ME to display
When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out.
To Reset
Change

to Standard

Time

D.S.T. mode setting in the menu

The year indicator
changes
1994_ 1995 <------>
2024

system (p.25).

as follows:

Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
12:00:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00:00 PM stands for noon.

the time indicator,

Tile playback mode is selected
the tape was recorded.

automatically

according

to the recording

system (SI'/LI'

mode) in which

Notes on AFM Hi-Fi stereo -- For stereo models (CCD-TR72/TR80)
When you play back the tape, the sound is in monaural if:
• You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video
recorder/player.
• You record the tape on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this camcorder.
LP (long play) mode
When you play back a tape recorded in LP mode, the LP indicator
camcorder cannot record tape in LP mode.

lights up in the viewfinder.

This
-t

Foreign 8 mm video
You cannot play software 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
software. Refer to page
39 to check the TV color system of foreign countries.

,-t

This section show_ kou how )ou can get the most out oi your battuly

pack.

Preparing the Battery Pack
Always

Carry

Have sufficient
Battery

Additional

battery

is decreased

Batteries

pack power

Life is Shorter

Battery efficiency
environment.

......

to do 2 to 3 times as much recording

in Cold

as you have planned.

Environment

and the battery

will be used up more quickly if you are recording

in cold

To Save Battery
Power
Turn the STANDBY switch on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power. [a]
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 tape is inserted or removed.

[a]

,b,i ] ,., ,d, ........
33

When to Replace the Battery Pack
While you are using your camcorder,
power is used up.

the remaining

battery

indicator

decreases

gradually

as battery

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing
in the viewfinder.
[b] on page 33.
When the _-X_indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, slide 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 after the battery pack is replaced.
Note on the remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining
of the battery pack with the remaining battery indicator (not supplied). The indicator
is more accurate.

capacity from that
of the battery pack

The Battery
Heats Up
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.
Battery
Care
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep it in a cool place.
When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder
even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, which 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.
How to Use the Switch on the Battery
Pack
This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery. 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). [c] on page 33.
The Life of the Battery
Pack
The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged
about 500 times under normal temperatures.
If the
_-\_ indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcordrer with a fully charged battery pack, the
battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Charging
Temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures
require a longer charging time.

from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C ). Lower temperatures

Notes on Charging
A Brand-new
Battery
A brand-new battery pack is not charged.

Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

Before
Recharging
a Used Battery
Pack
• Make sure to use up the battery before recharging.
• If recording is completed before the c\mindicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the
tape, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the
battery indicator flashes rapidly.
• When you use the AC-S10 power adaptor, you can use the discharging function.
• Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity. Battery capacity can be
recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery again.
After

Long

Storage

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 I 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.

Notes Oh theTerminals
If the terminals {metal parts on fl_e back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeat
installing and removing the battery pack. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Be Sure to Observe
the Following
• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to
touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover. [d] on page
33.
•
•
•
•

Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical

shock.

Moisture

Condensation

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. If this happens,
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.

However,

take

the following

precautions.

Inside the Camcorder
When [] and --_ indicators

flash in the viewfinder,

moisture

has condensed

inside the camcorder.

happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.
Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette compartment
about I hour.
If tile [] indicator

does not light up when you turn on the power, you can use the camcorder

If this

open for
again.

On the Surface of the Tape
If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when you insert cassette and press a tape transport button
(1_ PLAY, etc.), the --_ indicator flashes in the viewfinder. If this happens, none of the functions except
cassette ejection will work.
Eject the cassette and leave it for about I hour.
If the A. indicator does not light up when you insert the cassette and press a tape transport button, you
can use the camcorder again.
On the

Lens

No indicator will appear/but
for about 1 hour.
How

to Prevent

the picture becomes

Moisture

dim. Turn off the power

and do not use the camcorder

Condensation

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder
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
about one hour).

in a plastic bag and

surrounding

it (after

Video Head Cleaning
To ensure clear pictures, clean the video heads periodically.
hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated.

When playback

pictures

are "noisy"

•"_ lbl

(al

[a] Slight contamination
[b] Critical contamination
If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After
checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.
Caution
Do not use a commercially

available

wet-type

cleaning

cassette. It may damage

the video heads.

Note
If the V8-25CLH

Removing

cleaning

cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest

Dust from inside the Vie_i6der

Sony dealer.

(1) While sliding the viewfinder release knob to the left, flip open the viewfinder.
with a commercially
available blower.

(2) Clean the surface

1
O

Precautions
Camcorder
Operation
• Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use only the accessories recommended
in this manual.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked
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 camera.
• 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.

by your

On Handling
Tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the
type, thickness of tape, or if the tab is out or in.
Camcorder
Care
• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the
tape. 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.
AC Power
Adaptor
Charging
• Use only for the specified battery pack. This unit cannot be used to charge
pack.
• Attach the battery pack firmly.
• Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.

an NPo500 series battery

Others
• The model for USA or Canada: One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your dealer.
• Unplug the unit from the wall (mains) outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the cord
(mains lead), 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 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
If any difficulty should

arise, unplug

the unit and contact your nearest

Sony dealer.

Each country
the following

ha,_ lt_ o_.n
points:

electricity

alld

1 V colol

_)._tcm_.

Belore

u_ing

_,,om camcorder

abroad,

check

Power Sources
You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor
of the wall outlet [b].

AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V
[aI, if necessary, depending on the design

¢D

[a]

[b]
r_

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. When you want to use a PAL-M system based TV, you will need a
NTSC/PAL-M
transcoder. Check the following alphabetical list.
NTSC system countries
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

¢rQ

Jamaica, Japan, Korea,

¢3

PAL system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Dei_nark, Finland, former West Germany, Great Britain, Holland,
Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland,
Thailand, etc.

>
r_

PAL M system country
Brazil
PAL N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, France, Guyana,

Hungary,

lran, Iraq, Monaco,

Poland, former Soviet Union, etc.

If you run into all> Imoblenl u_,ing tlw cain_order, use the following table to troubleshoot
the probkqn.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

Camco_er
Symptom
The power

The power

Cause

is not on.

The battery
attached.

goes off.

The battery
discharged.

pack is quickly

START/STOP

Corrective Actions

pack is not

The battery is dead.

Use a charged

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

Connect the AC power
to a wall outlet.

adaptor

While being operated in
CAMERA mode, the camcorder
has been in the Standby mode
for more than 5 minutes.

Turn STANDBY down
and turn it up again.

once

The battery

Use a charged battery pack.

is dead.

The ambient

temperature

does not

The cassette cannot
from the holder.

be removed

6
33

Charge

The battery pack is completely
dead, and cannot be recharged.

Use another

The tape is stuck to the drum.

Eject the tape.

The tape has run out.

Rewind
one.

The POWER
PLAYER.

Set it to CAMERA.

The battery
Moisture
occurred.

No function except for cassette
ejection works.
The tape does
tape transport
pressed.

is too

pack.

The battery pack has not been
charged fully.

switch

is set to

The tab on the cassette
(red).

battery

low,

operate.

page

Attach the battery pac[_.

not move when
button is

is out

is dead.
has

is set to

The tape has run out.

pack again.

battery

pack.

the tape or use a new

6
34

Use a new tape or slide the tab.
Use a charged
the AC power

condensation

The POWER switch
CAMERA or OFF.

the battery

battery pack or
adaptor.

6, 19

Remove the cassette and leave
the camcorder
for at least an
hour.

Set it to PLAYER.

Rewind

the tape

or use a new

one.

The date or time indicator is
flashing.

You pressed DATE and TIME
together for more than 2
seconds.

The eamcorder

The STEADY SHOT function
does not activate. (CCD-TR82)

STEADY

Set STEADY SHOT to ON.

SHOT is set to OFF.

is not

malfunctioning.
You may start
recording.
Flashing will stop
soon.
24

Symptom

Cause

No sound or only a low sound
is heard when playing back a
tape. (CCD-TR72/80)
Excessive high-pitched
sound
heard. (CCD-TR72/TR80)

"_
i

The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear,

Corrective Actions

The stereo tape is played back
with HiFi SOUND set to "1" or
"2" in the menu system.

Set to "STEREO"
system.

The picture has been recorded
with WIND set to ON in the
menu system.

When
OFF.

The viewfinder
adjusted.

Adjust

lens is not

the viewfinder

lens.
10

A
vertical
appearsor awhen a
subject
suchband
as lights
candle flame is shot against a
dark background.

The
contrast
between theis too
subject
and background
high.

The menu
the TV.

DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander
has not been

Press DISPLAY
Commander.

there is no wind, set it to

The camcorder
malfunctioning.
locations.

is not displayed

in the menu

is not
Change

on the Remote
18

pressed.
The playback
clear,
The picture
The supplied
Commander

picture

is not

is "noisy".
Remote
does not work.

EDIT is set to ON in the menu
system.

Set it to OFF.

The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the heads using the Sony
V8-25CLH cleaning cassette.

COMMANDER
is set to OFF in
the menu system.

Set it to ON.

Something
is blocking
infrared
rays.

Remove

the

The battery is not inserted
the correct polarity.
The batteries are dead.
There

is dust in the viewfinder.

with

25
37
25

the obstacle.

Insert the battery with the
correct polarity.

Insert new ones.

Flip open the viewfinder
and
clean the view finder lens.

AC Power Adaptor
Symptom
The POWER lamp does not
_.

Cause

light,
o I
o.

< _

-The CHARGE lamp flashes.

CorrectiveActions
_
Set the selector to the center position and

page

disconnect the power cord. After about
one minute, reconnect the power cord and
set the selector to CHARGE again.

See the following chart.

When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
Check through the following chart.

Remove the battery pack from
the AC power adaptor.

-_i

If the CHARGE lamp flashes
again, install another battery
pack.

The CHARGE

lamp

lights up.

CHA Camp
hashes.

Install the
battery
packsame
again.

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and
goes out after a while, the battery pack
is operating correctly.*

If the CHARGE lamp goes out after a
while, the problem is with the battery
pack firstly installed.

The problem is with the AC power
adaptor.
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

* 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. But this is not a problem. Repeat again to charge with
the same battery pack.

Video

Camera

Recorder

System
Video recording

system: lwo

Viewfinder:
See tile table bclo_x.
Lens: See the table below.
Color temperature:
Auto
Minimum illumination:
See the
table below.
Illumination
range: See the table
below.
Recommended
illumination:
More than 100 lx

rotary heads, Helical scamling,
FM system
Audio recording system: Rotary
heads, FM system
Video signal: NTSC color, E1A
standards
Usable cassette: 8 mm video
format cassette (standard
8 ram)
Tape speed: Approx.
19/32 inches (1.43 cm)/second,
Approx.
5/16 inches
(0.72 cm) / second (playback
only)
Recording
time: SP mode 2 hours
(P6-120)
Playback
time: 2
hours (P6-120), 4
hours (P6-120)
Fastforward/rewind
time:

Output
connector
Video output: Phono jack, 1 Vp-p,
75 fl, unbalanced,
sync negative
Audio output: See the table
below.
RFU DC OUT: Special
DC5V

CCD-TR42

Power requ irements: On battery
mounting
surface 6.0 V (battery
pack), 7.5 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption:
See the table on the next page.
Installation:
Vertically,
Horizontally
Operating temperature:
32°F to
104°F (O°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature:
-4°F to
+140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions:
See the table on the
next page.
Mass: See the table on the next
page.
Microphone:

Headphones/Earphone
jack: See
the table on the next page.
LANC jack: Stereo minbminijack
(_ 2.5 mm)
MIC jack: See the table on the next

Approx.
6 min. 30 sec. (P6-120)
Image devide: CCD (Charge
Coupled
Device)
Model

minijack,

General

See the table on the

next page.
Supplied accessories: See page 5.

page.
CCD-TR70

View finder

B/W

Color

Lens

12x

10x

CCD-TR72
B/W

CCD-TR80

CCD-TR82

Notes

Color

B/W

Electronic
viewfinder

12x

Combined power
zoom lens, Filter
diameter 1 1/2
inches (37 ram),
TTL autofocus

¢3

system inner
focus wide macro
system

Focal distance
f=

7/32 - 2 5/8
in (5.4 - 64.8
ram)

1 9/1618 1/2 in (39
- 468 ram)

- 2 5/8 in (5.4 - 64.8 mm

1 9/16-18
1/2 in
(39 - 468 mm)

2 - 100,000 Ix

Illumination
range
output

19/1615 3/8 in (39
- 390 mm)

7/32

2 lx

Minimum
illuminations

Audio

7/32-2
1/4
in (5.4 - 54
mm)

Monaural

2: stereo L and R

9/32 - 3 1/8
in (6.5 - 78
mm)

at Steady Shot

1 7/822 1/4 in (47
- 564 ram)

When converted
into a 35-ram still
camera

5 Ix

F 1.8

5 - 100,000 lx

Monaural

Phono jack 7.5
dBs, (at output
impedance
47 k_t)
impedance
less
than 2.2 kf_

See the next page for further information.

Model

CCD-TR42

Headphones/
Earphonejack

Mini jack

Stereo minijack

Mini jack

M1C_ck

Mini jack

Stereo minijack

Minijack

-66 dBs low
impedance
with
2.5 to 3 V DC,
output
impedance
6.8
ldl (9 3.5 mm)

5.4 W

Camera
recording,
including
the
viewfinder

4.9W

Average
i power
I consumption

ccD-TRT0

CCD-TR72

_ CCD-TR80

5.0 W

5.2W

5.3 W

CCD-TR82

Notes

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 8 1/4 inches
(114 x 110 x 207 ram)

4 1/2 x 4 3/8 × 8 1/4 inches
(114 x 110 x 208 ram)

41/2x43/8
x81/4
inches (114 x
110 x 207
ram)

w/h/d

Mass

1 lb 15 oz
(890 g)

1 lb 15 oz
(900 g)

Excluding the
battery pack,
lithium battery,
cassette, and
shoulder strap

21b8oz
(1,120 g)

Including
the
battery pack
NP-55, lithium
battery CR2025,
cassette P6-120,
and shoulder

1 lb 15 oz
(880 g)

2 lb 7 oz (1,110 g)

Mass

strap
Microphone

AC power

Monaural

Eiectret
condenser
microphone

adaptor

Power requirements:
AC*, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
table below.
Output
below.

Stereo

voltage:

110 - 240 V
See the

See the table

Application: Sony battery packs
NP-55, NP-55H, NP-60D, NP-66H,
NP-77H, NP-80/80D
Model

AC-V25

Operating
temperature:
I04°F (0°C to 40°C)

32°F to

* Canadian

Standard Association

(CSA) certifies 120 V AC only.

Storage temperature:
-4°F to
+140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions: Approx.
4 1/8 x
I 15/16 x 2 1/2 inches (103 x 49 x
63 mm) including projecting
and controls
Mass: See the table below.

parts

AC-V25A

AC-V25B

Power consumption

15 W

17 W

Output voltage

7.5 V, 1.2 A

7.5 V, 1.5 A

Mass

10 oz (290 g)

11 oz (320 g)

10 oz (290 g)

Notes

DC OUT in operating

mode

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

The illustrations

in this

section

are of CCD-

1 R82.

[]

COUNTER

RESET button

[]

TIME

[]

DATE button

[]

BATr

button

(battery)

(p.12)

(p.20)
(p.20)
release

knob

(p.8)

[]

Viewfinder

release knob (p.14, 37)

[]

Battery mounting

[]

START/STOP button (p.11)

[]

STANDBY switch (p.10, 11)

[]

Menu operation

surface (p.8)

buttons (p.25, 31)

I J

[]
[]
[]

[]
[]

,.£
CCD-TR82

[]
[]

[]

Tape transport
• STOP

buttons (p.17)

REW (rewind)
PLAY (playback)
FF (fast forward)
II PAUSE
These buttons will function

in PLAYER mode.

[]

Lens cover

[]

POWER switch (p.10,11)

[]

STEADY SHOT switch (p.24)

[]

FADER button (p.23)

[]

POWER ZOOM button (p.13)

[]

EJECT button (p.9)

[]

Eyecup (p.14)

[]

EDITSEARCH button (p.15)

[]

Viewfinder

adjustment ring (p.10)

[]

Built-in microphone

[]

Viewfinder

(p.10,14)

[]

Camera recording/battery

[]

BACK LIGHT button

[]

Remote sensor (p.49)

[]

PROGRAM AE button (p.22)

lamp

(p.21)

Remote Commander
The buttons

that have the same name on the Remote Commander

and on the camcorder

function

identically.

[]

Transmitter (p.49)
Point toward the remote sensor to control the

[]

Size AA (R6) battery holder

camcorder after turning
on the camcorder.

[]

START/STOP button

[]

Power zoom button
The zooming speed is unchangeable
Remote Commander.

on the POWER switch

[]

Tape transport buttons (p.17)

[]

DISPLAY button (p.18)

on the

Preparing
the Remote
Commander
To use the Remote Commander,
you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size AA
(R6) batteries.
(1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander.
(2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries
with correct polarity. (3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander.

Note on battery life
The batteries for the Remote Commander
last about 6 months under normal
batteries become weak or daed, the Remote Commander
does not work.

operation,

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

When the

Using

the

Remote

Commander

Make sure that the COMMANDER

mode is set to t)N in the mellu ,_ystcm (p.25).

MENU OFF

t,
i

EX_TE

IME.U},_
i

Remote Control Direction
Aim the RemoteCommander to the remote sensorwithin the rangeas shown below.

15_I#

",:"

"_: _....

;"_

Notes on the Remote Commander
• 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 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.

In the Viewfinder

[]

CCD-TR82

[]
[]

Wind noise reduction indicator (p.26)
(CCD-TR72/TRSO only)

[]

Lights up when playing back a tape
recorded in LP mode (p.33)

[]

PROGRAM AE mode indicator (p.22)

[]

Tape transport mode (p.11, 17)

[]

Steady Shot indicator (p.24)
(CCD-TR82 only)

[]

Tape counter (p.12)

[]

Tape remaining indicator

[]

Back light indicator (p.21)
5min

[]

FADER indicator (p.23)

[]

Power zoom indicator (p.13)

[]

Warning indicator (p.51)

.÷ _
,,÷
1rain

.÷ _x_Z_t_ -_ ,,÷
,b-0min "/I

[]

\'_

Battery remaining indicator (p.34)

_i]÷

____1-_
(:___]÷,U:__]÷
4:Z3

World clock indicator (p.27)
[]

Date or Time (p.20)

If indicators

flash

j_ : You can bear

in tile viewlinder,
tbe beep

sound

[]

ol a Caution
wben

the BEEP

lamp

on the camcorder

flah_c_,

check

the loliowing:

is set to ON.

[]

5mln

_,,%-

÷
[]
Ji

.h.h...[]

[]

." 11B7._" A:
_t,_ _ _sl_ _

[]
-_A'-

'h'h"" []

gq
-_._.'t

Battery Remaining
Slow flashing: The battery is weak.
Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

[]

Moisture

[]

The video heads may be contaminated

[]

The tape is near the end.

[]

The tape has run out.

Some other trouble has occurred.
Disconnect the power source and contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized facility.

[]

No tape has been inserted.

[]

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

[]

condensation

JUL ? 1994

has occurred

(p.36).
(p.37).

The lithium battery is weak or the lithium
battery is not installed (p.30).

Index

il :_

_itr_
' :'::' ;:_;_
:!.......

F,G,H

AC power adaptor .............. 6,
Adjusting viewfinder .............
AFM Hi-Fi stereo ....................
AUTO DATE ...........................
A/V connecting

19
10
33
12

FADER .....................................
Fast-forward
............................

Shoulder strap ......................... 46
Skip scan .................................. 18
qports finder ............................ 14
andby .............................. 11,12
23 _ADY SHOT ....................... 24

Still picture .............................. 18
Supplied accessories ................. 5

I, J, K, L

cable ............ 16
LANC .......................................

Lithium

BACK LIGHT

23
1,_

.......................... 21

Battery .................................. 6, I9
Battery lamp ............................ 34
Battery pack ......................... 6, 33

C
Camera recording ...................
Charging battery .......................
Cleaning video heads .............
Clock set ...................................
Connection
..............................
Counter reset ...........................

11
6
37
31
16
12

battery

M, N, O, P

%U,V

Menu system ........................... 2b
MIC (microphone) jack .......... 46
Pause button ............................ 18

.. _e counter ...................... 12,
Tripod mounting
.............. 13,
Trouble check ..........................
VHF antenna ...........................

Play ..................................... 17, 2.
Playback on TV ....................... 17
PLAYER mode ........................ !7
Power sources ..................... 6,19
Power zoom ............................ 13
PROGRAM AE ....................... 22

DATE/TIME
........................... 20
Differences among the models
....................................................
4
DISPLAY ................................. 18
Display window ............... 50, 51
Editing ......................................
29
EDITSEARCH ................... 15, 29
Ejection .......................................
9
External microphone jack ...... 46
Eyecup ......................................
14

W, X, Y, Z

World
Zoom

...............................

50
46
40
16

lideo cassette tapes .................. 9
viewfinder
................... 10, 50, 51

Wind

R
Rec review

D,E

....................... 30

noise

...............................

clock .............................
........................................

27
13

Recording lamp ....................... 11
Remote Commander
.............. 48
Remote control jack ................ 46
Rewind ..................................... 18
RFU adaptor ............................ 16
RFU DC output ....................... 16

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SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
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