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Sony Camcorder CCD-TR54 L0603392

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3-800-475-23

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Video Camera
Recorder
CCD- TR44/TR541TR64/TR

Operation

Manual

Before operating
the unit, please
and retairL it for fulule
reference.

Owner's
The model

read

Serial

and

serial

numbers

are located

manual

thoroughl_,,

No CCD-

Video8
by Sony

on the bottom.

Mode!
Serial

CCD-TR54

Handgcam
Corporation

Record

below. Refer to these numbers
dealer
regarding
this product

,;,1995

this

Record

serial number
in the space providtKl
whenever
you call upon
your Sony

Model

741TR84/TR94

No. AC-____
No

the

Welcome
Congratulations
on your purchase of this
can capture life's precious moments with
loaded with advanced features, but at the
producing home video that you can enjoy

1:o video

[]

Sony Handyca m® camcorder With your Hand ycam, you
superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is
same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
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fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

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Caution:

Do not handle
damaged
cadmium
batteries.

or leaking

nickel

For the Customers in the U.S,A.
WARNING
CAUTION

; TO REDUCE

DO
NO
REFER

THE

NOT REMOVE

I_ISK

COVER

USER,SERVICEASLE

SERVIDING

OF ELECTRIC

(OR

SACK).

PARTS

TO QUALIFIED

SHOCK

INSIDE

SERVICE

PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to aIert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within the product's
enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude
to constitute a risk of
electric sh(x'k to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert
the user to the presPno> _}f
importanl operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
RECYCLING

Ni-Cd

Connect the equipment
into al; outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
Cunsult the dealer or an experielx:af
radio/TV
lechnician fol help.

You are cautioned that any chal/ges
or modifications
expressly approv_f
in this n'_anua] could void your
authority
to operate this equipment

BATTERIES

NICKEL-CADMIUM

OF PROPERLY.

balteries

are

recydable.
You can help preserve our
environment
by returning
your
ullwallted
batteries to your nearest
Sonv Service Center or Factory
Service Center hlr ci_lleetilln, rt!cyclil_g
or prol×,r disposal

For the Customers

PREVENT

RECEPI
In some
b;itt_!ri_,s

areto radi_
or television reception, which call be determined
by
turning the equipment
off and on, the user is
encouraged
t_ try to {orrect the interferena!
by oiw or
more of the following Ilteastli{?s;
-- Reorient or relocate the recezving arlteilBa>
-- Increase the separation
between the equipnlent
aild
rc_'eIver.

BI,ADE

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AC

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BE" FU]I

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EXIEN_qI{

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D 1 () PRE\ZENI

ItS
),

Before You Begin
Notes and Precautions
Checking
Checking

Supplied Accessories
Your Model Number

5
6

Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 7
Inserting a Cassette
11
Basic

Operations

Camera

Recording

Using

the Zoom

Feature

Hints i'or Better Shooting
16
Checking
the Recorded
Picture
Connections
Playing

for Playback

Back a Tape

Advanced
Using

Operations

Alternati_

Recording

with

Power

Sources

the Date

or Time

Using the PROGRAM
AE Function
Shooting
with Backlighting
25
Shooting

Scenery

Superimposing

in Several
a Title

Short

onto

Another

Takes

Using the STEADY
SHOT
Function
Changing
the Mode Settings
29
Editing

Tape

(CCD-TR84iTR94

only)

3(1

Additional Information
Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder
Resetting lhe Date and Time 33
Playback Modes 34
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 34
Maintenance
Information and Precautions
38
Using YourCamcorder
Abroad 42
Trouble Check 43
Specifications
46
identifying the Parts 48
Warning Indicators
55
Index Back cover

i%[ii

You Be(

Note

on 1_/Color

Systems

TV color systems are different depending
on tile countries If ytm view the playback picture on a TV, you
need an NI_oC system based TV. When you want to use a PAl, M system based TV, you will need an
NTSC/PAL
M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based camcorder). Please check tile list on page 42
to see tile TV color system of your coutltry.
Precaution
on Copyright
Tdevision
programs, films, video tapes, and other materials In,I} b,-' copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of tile copyright
Precautions

Camcorder

Care

• Do not let the camcorder
get wet. Keep the
malfunction
and sometimes
the malfunction
• Do not let sand get

into the

camcorder.

camcorder
from rain or sea water.
cannot
be repaired.
[a]

When

you use the

camcorder

or under

leave

the camcorder

direct

sunlight.

under

temperatures

above

140 ° F 160 °C), such

[bl

as in a car parked

[cl

V
See "Precautions"

on page 41 as well.

beach

to malfunction

[¢1

[a]

It may cause a

on a sandy

place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit
sometimes
the malfunction
cannot
be repaired.
[b]
• Never

laws

or dusty
and
in the sun

Check

that

th_ following

accessories

are supplied

[]

with

your

camcorder.

@
z

[]

[]
r_

Q
[]

[]

NP-33 Battery

[]

A/V connecting

[]

Shoulder

Pack (1) (p. 7)

strap

cable

(1) (p. 51)

AC-V15/V16/V16A
CR2025

Lithium

Already

installed

Wireless

Remote

(1) (p. 18)

AC power
Battery

adaptor

(1} (p. 31)

in the camcorder
Commander

(1) (p. 19, 51)

For CCD-TR54/TR64/TR74/TR84iTR94
Size AA (R6) battery

for Remote

For CCD_TR54/TR64iTR74/TR84/TR94
[]

Battery

(1) (p. 7, 21)

case (1) (p. 22)

only
Commander
only

(2) (p. 52)

The instructions
in this manual
are for six models
listed below.
Before
check your model
number
by looking
at the bottom
of your camcorder.

you start reading
The CCD-TR54

for illustration
purposes.
Otherwise,
the model
name is indicated
in the illustrations.
operation
are clearly indicated
in the text, Ior example,
"For CCD-TR84
only"
As you read through
this manual,
buttons
and settings
on the camcorder
are shown
e.g. Set the POWER
switch
to CAMERA

Types

and operating,
is the model
u-a_d
Any

difference>

in capital

letters.

of Differences

Model

Remote
Commander

CCD-TR44

Viewfinder
Bla-€-k-a_

Zoom
Coior

•

×x

Steady

Shot

12x *--+ 24x

•

CCD-TR54

•

CCD-TR64

•

CCD-TR74

•

CCD-TR84

•

CCD-TR94

•

Contents
recording
be compensated
malftmction of the
of the
camcorder,cannotvideo
tape, etc.

if recording

or playback

is not

made

due

to a

Getting

Before
pack,

using
use

your

Charging
Charge

camcorder,

the supplied

you

AC power

first

need

to charge

and

install

the battery

pack.

To charge

the batte_

then

the battery

adaptor.

the Battery Pack

the battery

pack

on a flat pl;_ce without

vibration

(1) Connect
the AC power
adaptor
to the wall outlet.
(2) Align the right s_de of the battery
pack with the line
pack in _he direction
of the arrow.
(3) Set the selector
to CHARGE_
The CHARGE
When charging
is completed,
remove
the battery
pack and

lamp

on the AC power

(orange)

the CHARGE
lamp goes
install it on the camcorder.

out.

lights
Unplug

adaptor,

up, Charging
the unit

from

slide

begins.
the mains,

and

then

,g
.<
O

3
z

.2,

9
oa

Charging

Time

r0
1

Battery pack

NP-33

NP-98/98D

NP-80/80D

NP-68/66H

215

190

125

(supplied)
Charging
time*

* Approximate
temperatures

min_tes to charge an empty pa_ck usij_g the supplied
require a longer charging time.}

NP-CG5

__NP'60D

105

9(}

AC power adaptor

(Lower

Battery
Life
CCD-TR44/TR54

_T_o
_

-ua_ery pacK
"

II (supplied!
NP-33

ica! recording time
-*-.

NP-98198D NP'80180DI NP-68166H

175

150

NP-33
(supplied)

NP-98/g8D

NP-80/80E

tinuous
recording
time**

265i

105

NP-C65

NP-60D

CCD-TR64
Battery pack

NP-C65

NP-60D

]7o

1.45

100

recording time** l

3O0

255

175

155

130

NP-33
(supplied)

NP-98/98D

NF-C65

NP..60D

Typical recording time*
Continuous

N_8/66H

CCD-TR74
Battery pack
Typical recording time*
Continuous recording time**

NP-80)80 r_ NP-68/66H

160

140

280

245

170

145

125

NP-33
(supplied]

NP-98/98D

NP-C65

NP-60D

CCD-TR84
Battery pack
Typical recording time*
Continuous

recording time**

NP-80/80DiNP,-68/66H

155

135

275

240

165

145

120

NP-68/66H

NP-C65

NP-60D

CCD-TR94

NP-33

Battery pack
Typical recording

(supplied}

time*

Continuous recording

time**

NP-98198D NP-80/80D

155

130

270

230

160

140

115

Approximate
minutes when recording while you repeat recording
the power on/off. The actual batte D" life may be shorter.
Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

start/stop,

zooming

and turning

LJsing EDITSEARCH,
viewfinder.
(1) While

pressing

you

the small

{2) Turn STANDBY
tip.
(3) Press EDITSEARCH.
pl;_ys back

can review

Press

green
the

time last recorded

button
(_)

scene

on the POWER
side

momentarily,

or check

switch,

turn

the recorded

picture

in the

it to CAMERA.

the last few seconds

of the recorded

portion

(Rec Review).

I hHd d_wn
the - side of F_DITSEARCI
t until tlme camcorder
recorded
portion
is played
back. To go forward,
hold down

goes back to the scene
the + side (Editsearch).

you

_vanl

The last

_0
co

8
2.

To Begin Re-recording
Press START/STOP. Re-rPcording begins from the point you re}eased EDITSEARCH. Provided you do
not eiect the cassette, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record
will be smooth.

Installing

the

Battery

Pack

(1) lnser! the !op of the ba!tery pack hlto the top of the batte_
(2) Push the battery
pack so that it attaches
firmlv

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

mountinq

surface,

Make sure that a power source is installed.
(1) While pressing the small blue button, slide ELECTin the direction of the arrow. The cassette
compartment automatically opens.
{2) Insert a cassette (nol supplied) with the window facing out.
(3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it. The cassette compartment
automatically closes.
J_: Yuu can hear the beep sound

EJECT

to confirm

your operation

3
&

To Eject the Cassette
While pressing the small blue button, slide ELECT in the direction of the arrow.
TO Prevent

Accidental

Erasure

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 [_ 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.

blake

sure

that

a power

source

When you use the camcorder
33) before you start recording.

and

10 seconds
after you start rtmording
Before you record one-time
events,
using the camcorder
correctly.
(1) While pressing
the small green
(2) Slide the START!STOP
MODE
(3) Turn

STANDBY

up. The

(4) Press START!STOP
(red
to the "REC" indicator.

a cassette

is inserted.

for the first fime,
When you reset

power
on it and reset the date and time to your time
the date and time, tile date is automatically
recorded

(AUTO
DAlE
you may want
button
switch

feature).
to make

on the POWER
to u .

"STBY"

indicator

button)

The camcorder

appears

This teature
works
only
a tiial recording
to make
_witch,

turn

once a day
sure thai you

You can hear the beep sound

To Stop

Recording

Press START/STOP
(Standby mode).

in the viewfinder.
starts

recording

and

the

"STBY"

indicator

Momentarily

REC MODE

[a]
in the viewfinder

changes

to the "STBY" indicator

To Finish Recording
[b]
Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OFF.
Then, eject rice cassette (p. 11) and remove the battery (p. 10)

[a]

changes

to confirm your operation.

again. The "REC" indicator

ate

it to CAMERA.

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode..c_t
(p. 29) according to the length of your planned recording before you start.
):

(p.
for

[b]

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. To
resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press
START/STOP.
To Focus

the

Viewfinder

If the viewfinder is not in
focus the viewfmder lens.
ring so that the indicators
move the viewfinder lens

Lens

focus at all or when you use
When using a monochrome
in the viewfinder come into
adjustment lever so that the

the camcorder after someone el_ has used it,
viewfinder, turn the viewfinder
lens adjustment
sharp focus [a]. When using a color viewfinder,
indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus

[b].
[a]

[b]

CCD-TR44/TR54/
TR64[TR84

CCD-TR74/TR94

STBY

O:OC:O0

Note

on the indicators

The indicators

appear

in the vMewfinder
in CAMEIL _, mode only. They do not appear

in PLAYER mode.

Recording with the START/STOP button depressed
You can also make recording while pressing down the START/STOP
button.
button work this way, slide the START/STOP MODE switch to ,L . [el

To make the START/STOP

Shooting scenery in several short takes
You can automatically
make recording for about 5 seconds with the 5 SEC (p. 26). To make the START!
STOP button work this way, slide the START/STOP
MODE switch to 5 SEC. [d]
[el

STARTtSTOP

MODE

[d]

START/STOP

U
r-I

1
._.

s
SEC

MODE

II IL...,,,_

r"-t

SEC

Note
When

on recording
you

recording.

record
This

from

the beginning

prevents

Notes on recording

of the tape,

the camcorder

from

run

missing

the tape
any

for about

start-up

15 seconds

scenes

when

you

before
play

actual
back

the tap,,.

mode

• This camcorder rec;n'ds in the SP mode (approximately
19/32 inch (1.43 cm)isecondt
and il_the LP
mode (app_oximalelv
5/I_ inch (0.72 oral/second)
(p. 29) and can play back m the SP mode and LP
mode. The playback qt_alily in the LP mode, however, will not be as guod as that in the .SP mode
• When a cassette recorded on this eameorder in LP mode is played back on other types of b mm
camcorders o_ VCRs, the playback quality may not he as good as thai on fl_is tam, corder
Notes

on the

• The tape

tape

counter

seconds
from
viewfinder.

counter
indicates

the actual

the recording
time.

time.

Tu set the counter

Use

it as a guide.

to zero,

press

There

wil!

COUNTER

be a time
RESET

lag of several

located

be!ow

• If the tape is recorded
in SP and LP modes
mixed, the tape counter
shows
incorrect
recording
When you intend
to edil the tape using the tape counter,
rcKord in same (SP or LP) mode.

the
time

Note on beep sound
As indicated with t: in the illustrations, a beep sounels when you turn the power un
recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation.
snund as a warning uf any unusual condition of the camcorder (p. 55). Note that the
recorded on the tape. [f yon do not want to hear the beep sound, set BEEP to "OFF"

or when you start
Several beeps also
beep sound is not
(p. 29)

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. 33).
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 cassette again.
- you stop recording within 10 s_onds
When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
Turn STANDBY up and |_aint the ca recorder at a white object for about
balance is properly adjusted.

15 seconds so that the white

Using the Zoom Feature
Zooming is a'recording technique that lets you change tile 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)

l
o

_a.
Zooming
Speed
Turn the pow_.zoom
When you shoot

lever fully fora high-speed

a subject

using a telephoto

zoom. Turn it lightly fora relatively

slow zoom.

zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, turn the power zoom lever towards the
W side until the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least 2.6 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto
position, or I / 2 inch (about 1 cm) in the wide-angle position.
Notes on Digital
Zoom (for CCD-TR74/TR84/rR94
only)
You can select 12 x or 24 x of zooming.
• More than 12 x 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 the ZOOM function to xl2 (p. 29).
• The vertical bar in the power zoom indicator separates the digital zooming zone (right side of the bar
[a]) and the optical zooming zone (left side of the bar [b]). If you slide the ZOOM switch to x12, the
right side of the bar [a] disappears.

For hand-held
suggestions:

shots, you'll gel better results holding the caincorder

[al

according

to tile following

[bl

• Hold the camcorder
controls
with your
right

firmly
thumb.

elbow

and
[a]

the grip

your

• Place
• Place

y¢_ur left hand under
the camcorder
to support
yore eye firmly against
the viewfinder
eye_ up
frame

your

it with

• Place

• Use the viewfinder

against

secure

so that

you

can easily

manipulate

the

side.

as a guide

• You can also record m a low position
recording
from a low position.
[b]

Place the camcorder

strap

to determine

it. Do not cover

the horizontal

to get an interesting

the microphone

with

your

ringers

plane.

recording

angle.

Turn

the viewfinder

for

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.
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure the tripod screw is shorter than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm)
Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder
Cautions

• Do not pick
• Do not place

the

the camcorder

may be deformed

[el

viewfinder

up the camcorder
Be careful

by the viewfinder.
so as to point
in placing

[€]

the viewfinder
the camcorder

toward
under

[d]

the sun.

sunlight

The inside

of the viewfinder

or by the window,

[d]

LJsing EDITSEARCH,
viewfinder.
(1) While

pressing

you

the small

{2) Turn STANDBY
tip.
(3) Press EDITSEARCH.
pl;_ys back

can review

Press

green
the

time last recorded

button
(_)

scene

on the POWER
side

momentarily,

or check

switch,

turn

the recorded

picture

in the

it to CAMERA.

the last few seconds

of the recorded

portion

(Rec Review).

I hHd d_wn
the - side of F_DITSEARCI
t until tlme camcorder
recorded
portion
is played
back. To go forward,
hold down

goes back to the scene
the + side (Editsearch).

you

_vanl

The last

_0
co

8
2.

You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting
the house current as the power source (p. 21).
If a VCR
Connect
input

selector

It is recommended

to IINE

on the VCR

IN on the VCR

to 1.INE.

by using

Set the [V/VCR

the supplied

selector

AiV

connecting

cable.

Set the

to VCP, on the TV

VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO iN
: Signal flow

Connecting
Connect
selector

Directly

a I"M

the camcorder
to your
to VCR on the TV.

TV by using

the the supplied

A/V

connecting

VIDEO

To Connect

a 1M or a VCR without

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor

to use

to a TV

is connected
the camcorder

it to your TV for playback.

VideolAudio

(not supplied).

Input

Jacks

cable.

Set the TV/VCR

You can

mtmitor

the playbackpicture

connecting
the camcorder
You can control
playback

in tile viewfinder.

to the TV/VCR
(p. 18),
using the supplied
Remote

Yon can also
Commander*

monitor

on the TV screen,

after

(For CCD-TR54!TR64!TR74iTR84/

TR94 only, p. 51 ).
* For CCD-TR44 users:
The

Remote

Commanders

are available

on option,

(1) While
(2) Insert

pressing
the small green button on
the recorded
tape with the window

(3) Press

liP" Playback

tile POWEP,
facing out.

switch,

turn

it to PLAYER.

starts.

_: You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.

-o

3
_a

-i

PAUSE

CCD-TR54

To stop playback, press II.
To rewind the tape, press <1<1.
TO fast-forward the tape, press I_1_.

See the next

page

for further

informations.

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

press II or I_

To locate a scene (Picture Search)
Keep p_essing _
To monitor
Keep pressing
press I_.

or IMb during

the high-speed
_

playback.

picture during

while rewinding

or _

Io resume

normal

playback,

fast-forward or rewind
while advancing

the tape

To view the picture in a sequence of stop-motion images
Press ED1TSEARCH in playback pause mode. If ;'ou keep pressing
picture playback in the forward (+) or reverse (-) direction.

release the button.

(Skip Scan)
To resume

EDI'PSEARCH,

Notes 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

nom_al playback,

you can view tim

enters stop mode.

Advanced

Operations

You can cho6se any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (P.7), the house
current, alkaline battery, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on
_.vbeFe

want to use your calllcorder.

you

Place

j Power source

Indoors

House

Outdoor

Battery pack

Size

current

AA/LR

I Accessory
Supplied

6) Alkaline

to be used
AC power

Battery

pack

NP-68,

NP-66H,

NP-33

adaptor
(supplied),

NP-C65,

NP-98i98D,

NP-80/80D,

NP-60D

Batte W case (supplied)

battery
In the

car

12 V or 24 V car battery

] DC pack

DCP-77

This mark indicates
that this product
is a genuine
accessory
When purchasing
Sony video products,
Sony recommends
accessories
with this "GENUINE
VIDEO ACCESSORIES"

for Sony video products.
that you purchase
mark

Using the House Current
To use the supplied
AC power
adaptor:
(1) Connect
the AC power
cord to a wall
adaptor
into the top of to the battery
firmly.
(2) Set the selector
to VTR (DC OUT).

outlet.
mounting

Insert

the top of the connecting

surface.

Push

the connecting

plate

of the AC power

plate

so that

it attaches

-B"

p,-

i
O

g
c

WARNING
AC power cord must only be changed

at qualified

service shop.

PRECAUTIONS
lt_e set is not di_onneeted
outlet, even if the set itself
Notes
on the
• The POWER

POWER
lamp
lamp will remain

• If the POWER
cord.

After

from the AC power
has been turned
off.

lamp

about

does

one minute,

To remove the adaptor
"Ihe adaptor is removed

lit for a while

nut light,

source

even

set tile ._-lector

(mains)

if the unit
to VTR

as long

as it is connected

is unplugged

(DC OUT)

after

and

use.

disconnect

to the wall

This

is normal.

the AC power

try again.

in the same way as the battery

pack (p. 10).

Using the Battery Case
U_ the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR 6) alkaline batteries (not supplied).
(1) Remove the batte D, holder from the battery' case.
(2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the batte D, holder, following the marking on the holder
sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.
(3) Insert the batter}, holder with the alkaline batteries.
(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting
ttle same way as the battery pack (p. 10).

to be

surface of the camcorder

Battery
Life
Using alkaline batteries

at 77 °F (25 °C)
Typical recording time

Continuous recording time

CCD-TR44/TR54

70 min.

125 min.

CCD_R64

70 min.

125 rain.

CCD-TR74

60 min.

10 rain.

CCD-TR84

55 min.

100 rain.

CCD-TR94

55 rain.

100 min.

Model

Notes
• The aboxe batte_'
lives are estimates.
condition
of the battery
before being
• You may

not use

To remove
The battery

the battery
case
case is removed
in the same

When

you

replace

22 matfu_lction.

the battery

the batteries,

case

The battery
life may be shorter
purchased
and temperature.

depending

on the storage

in cold environment.

be sure

way

as the batte W pack

to remove

the battery'case

(p. 1{)).
from

the camcorder

to prevent

Using a Car Battery
Use the DCP-77"DC

pack

(not

of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect
To remove
Ihe

the

13(" pa_k

supplied).

Connect

the DC_ pack

the cord

to the battery

of the DC pack
mounting

surface

to the cigarette

lighter

DC pack

is removed

m the same

way

as the battery

pa_k

10).

Before you start rectcding,
press DATE or TIME. You can record
the date or time displayed
viewfinder
with the picture.
You cannot
record the date and time at the same time Except
time indicator,
no indicator
in the view finder is recorded.
The clock

socket

of the camcorder

is set to the East Coast

Standard

Time

in the
for tile date

at the factory.

€

5:30:00

8
tel

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

You can select from three I_ROGP, AM AE (Auto Exposure)
you use PROG, RAM AE, you can capture

Selecting

the

high-speed

modes to suit your shooting

Best Mode

Select the best mode by usin_ the tollowing

examples

Sports

.,) Twilight mode
• Recording night views, neon signs or
fireworks

mode

• Outdoor
sports
golf or skiing

scenes

such

as football,

• A landscape

in a moving

d_ High-speed

shutter

A golf swing
with the ball

or a tennis match
captured
clearly

•

Playing
back certain
movements
in clear,

tennis,

car

mode

scenes
sharp

in fine weather

with high-speed
picture

Using the PROGRAM AE Function
Set the mark

of the desired

mode

to the Q mark

above

the PROGRAM

Note on shutter speed
The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as foIlows:
Sports mode - between 1/60 to 1/5(R'I
High-speed shutter mode
1/4000
Twilight mode - I/60

AUTO mode

1/60

situation.

action or night views.

AE dial.

When

When
yousFloot a subiect

with the light source behind

the subject or a subject with a light background,

use the BACK LIGHT.
Press

BACK

I,IGHT.

The [] indicator

appears

inside

the viewfinder.

[a]

[a] Subject is too dark Because of backlight.
[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

E
After Shooting
Press BACK LIGHT again to let the [] indicator go out under
picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition

.T
normal

lighting

condition.

Otherwise,

the
O

This function is also effective under following
conditions:
° On tile snow eg. 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
eloth_ made of silk or synthetic fiber, }_isor her hoe tends to become dark if ou do not use t_is
function.

o
o

Long, continuous shots of scenery tend to be dull, and have to be edited to make an interesting video
With the 5 SEC (5-second recording) mode, the camcorder records for about 5 seconds and then switches
to Standby mode, so that you will automatically
take a series ot quick shots resulting
11) Slide the START/STOP
MODE switch to 5 SEC.

in a lively video.

(2) Turn STANDBY up and press START!STOP
Re__ording starts Five dots appears in the viewfinder
The dots disappear at a rate ot one per second. When fiw_ sec_mds elaps_ and all the dots disappear, the
eamcorder switches to Standby mode automaticallv.

START/STOP MODE

SEC

$TBY

To Extend
the Recording
Time
Press START/STOP again before all the dots di_lppear.
the moment you press START/STOP.
To Cancel 5-Second
Recording
Slide the START/STOP MODE switch to u
recording continues.

(normal

eeee*

REC

oeoee

REC

Recording continues for about 5 seconds from

recording),

if you slide the switch while recording,

You can selei:t from nine preset titles to superimpose it on the picture during recording. Each time you
press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by one.
To
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Superimpose
from the Beginning
Turn the POWER switch to CAMER!\.
Turn STANDB'f up.
l'ress Tt ILE repeatedly until the desired title appears.
Pl ess '5IA RTiSTOP to start recording.
Press T1TIF when you want to turn off the title.

To
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Superimpose
On the Way of Recording
Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. The title flashes.
When the title stops flashing, press TITLE. The title disappears.
Press SI ART/STOP to start recording.
Press TITLE when you want to superimpose
the title.
Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title

'lhe title flashes.

TITLE
I_ [ .......

!
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HELLOj

I BIRTHDAY FUNi

THE
ENO] [ ou..OL,OAY]
t
OREad,] I HOW
_RErrY_J
t
.o.I] [THEWEOO,.G]
VACATION i ,0

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5

Note on selecting a title
You cannot select a title during recording.

-4

-I

CCD-IRg4/TR94

only

You can use lhe Steady. Shot to compensate
a stationary
object with a tripod.

Using the
_lid_

STEADY

STEADY
SHOT

for camera-shake.

Do not use the Steady

SHOT Function

l_ t)N

STEADYSHOTON

CCD-TR84

To Release
the Steady
Shot
Slide STEADY SHOT to OFF,
Notes on the Steady
Shot
,, The Steady Shot will not correct
• When

you

switch

Shot when

excessive

camera*shake.

the Steady" Shot on or off, tile exposure

may

fluctuate.

OFF

shooting

You can change
the mode settings
to fl2rther enjoy tile features
(1) Slide the cover to tile left, You will find the mode switches.
(2) Set _he mode switches
to the desired
mode
(3) Close

and

functi_3ns.

tile c(t\ er

....
/ ZOOM

×24i x12'\
COMMANDER\

dENEp[_

OFF _,

ON _
OFF \ \
REC MODE
SP _
LP

Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
ZOOM

(CCD-TR74/TR84/TR94

• Set to ×24 to activate

digital

• Set to x12 otherwise,

lhe

COMMANDER
•

The

zooming

ability

becomes

x12.

Set to ON

when

using

TR74iTR84/TR94
* For CCD-TR44

only)

zooming.

Remote

the supplied

Commanders

Set to OFF when

Remote

Commander*

for the camcorder

(For CCD-TR,_/TR64/

only)
users:

not using

are available

o
-<

on option.

the Remote

Commander

for the camcorder
o

BEEP
• Set to ON to turn the beep sound
• Set to OFF to turn the beep sound

on.
off.

o
r_

REC MODE

• Select

SP to record

a tape

in SP (standard

• Select

LP to record

a tape

in LP (long

play)

mode.

mode.
¢D

o
tD

You cal_ create
Vt {S, vlls[]

yore

VH_,

own

video

program

SLvII_,I_ S-VHSC,

•

by editing
Betamax

with

any

or _

other

_. 8 mm.

ED Betamax

HiQ-" I ]i8, _,'_lsVItS,

VCR that

has video/audio

S_,'_
inputs.

Alter ¢omlecting
the camcorder
to the VCR (p. 18),
{'1) Turn the POWEI< switch
to PLAYEI'{.
(2)

Insert

(3)

lec_Ided
lat',t into I]le cannorder.
Plax back the _e_ oidcd
tape on the camcorder

<1blallk

tape

(c_r a tape

you

want

to record

over)
until

editing
Then set the cm colmllw
to _ ounlry,
42 Io check the '[\ coIor

• "h s s

_1 S|loV_'S

recorded

on a different

TV c_ior

_ou may not be able to play
system
of foreign _ounlrles

VO1J ho\_. - w.)u

get

can

the

nlost

out

back

s_ stem
furcign

of your

Because

the '1V color

systems

_ftv,,are.

Refer

pre-record_]

battery

differ
to page

pack.

Preparing the Battery Pack
Always
Have

Carry
snfticient

Battery
Battery

Life
efficiency

Additional
battery

pack

is Shorter

Batteries
pm_er

to do 2 to 3 times

in Cold

is decreased

and

as much

recording

as you

have

planned.

Environment

the battery

will be used

quickly

if you are recording

in cold

ellVirOlllllent.

To Save Battery
Power
Turn the STANDBY switch on the tam,order
page 35.
A smooth

transition

between

down when not recording

scenes can be made even if recording

to save battery

is stopped

power.

and started

[a] on

again. While

positioning the snbiect, selecting an angle, or Ionkmg through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves
automatically
and the battery is used. The batte D' is also used when a cassette is inserted or removed.

When

to Replace

the Battery

Vvl'tilcyon are usil_g your camcoTder m CAMERA mode, |he remaining battery indicator decreasc_
gradually
as battery power is used up,

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the c\J indicatol appeais and starts
flashing in the viewfinder. [bl
Wheil the ,r_\_indicator in the viewfmder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the batk.ry pack l,eave the tape
in the camcorder to obtain smooth trm_sition between scenes alter the battery is rep{aced.
Note on the remaining battery indicator
l'he remaining batter}, indicator of the camcordcr may indicate a different remainir, g capacity from that
of the battery pack with the remaining battery imticat(_r (not supplied)
The indicator ot the battery pack
is nlore accurate.

(

g
&
Y

_2
[a]

[bl

c
_r
r0

Notes

the

Rechargeable

Battery

Pack

Caution
Never leave the batter}' pack in temperatures
under direct sunlight.

ab(we 140 "F (60 "C), such as in a car parked

in the sun or

The Battery
Heats Up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up This is (aklsc_d by _'l/t.q'gy that has b__,en
generated and a chemical change that has tKeurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern
Battery

Pack Care

• Ren'_ove tile batter}, pack from the camcorde_ 3Her using the battery
When tile battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount

wenthePOWER
switch
issetto

pack, and keep it in a cool place
of current flows to the camcorder

batt ,i,c
'ry

• The battery pack is always discharging eVt-n ,,vh0_ it is not ill Llse after charging.
charge the battery right before using the camcorder.
How

i!!!i;i:

to Use the

Switch

on the

Battery

Therefore,

you should

Pack

When the switch is supplied with tile battr} pa_k ([c] on p 36) yolJ can use it to find v_l_ether the battery
pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is completed
.Set the
switcll to the "red mark" position when the batter\ is used up (or in whichever direction }ou w;mt to
remind vourselt).
The Life

of the

Battery

Pack

If tile c\J indicator flashes rapidly just after tinning on the camcordrer
tile battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one

with a fully charged

battery pack,

Charging
Temperature
You should cbarge batteries at temperatures
re*tuire a longer charging time.

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

Sony Batteries
are Recommended
Use of n_m Son} batteries may damage your t tandy_am

camcordcr

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

Long

Storage

Recharge

the battery

for a long
be shorter

time (about
1 year),
than normal.
After

original

Before using the batter), pack, charge it completely.

pack

,after a long

l._riod

of storage

If the battery

it becomes
discharged.
Charge
several
charging
and discharging

pack

it again,
cycles,

is charged

fully but

not used

but in this case the battery
the battery
life will recover

life will
its

capacity_

Notes on the Terminals
If the terminals
shortened.
When

the terminals

installing
the + and

(metal

parts

on the

are not clean

back) are not clean,

or when

the battery

and removing
the battery
pack a few
- terminals
with a soft cloth or paper.

times.

the battery

pack

has

This

improves

not

been

charge
used

the contact

duration

for a long
condition.

will
time,

be
repeat

Also,

wipe

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]
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the batter}, pack dr)'.
• Do not open nor convert the batteD, pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

It]

Notes on the Bakery Case
• Use only vv_th alkaline

batteries.

size AA rechargeable
remarkably

You cannot

use the

Battery

•
•

Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty,
Do not disassemble
or convert
the batlery

•
•

Do not expose
the battery
ease t,_ az W mechanical
During
recording,
the battery
case heats up This

•

Prevent

•

If you will not use the battery
ease for a long
remove
the batteries
from the battery
case.

the electrode

on Alkaline

battery

case with

manganese

batteries

batteries.

•

Notes

life.is

NiCd

shorter

in the battery

in a cold

case

environment
wipe it with
case.

from

than

°C).

for concern.

in contact

detach

50 °F/IO

cloth.

shock.
is not cause

coming
tithe,

(lower
a soft

with

the battery

a metal
case

object.

from

the camcorder

and

Batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion,
• Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.

observe

the following.

• Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different
° The batteries slowly
• Do not use a battery

--4

types of batteries.
disd_arge while not in use.
that is leaking,

If battery leak_qe occurred
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes v,,ith a lot of water and then consult

a doctor.

Moisture

Condensation

If the eamcorder
is brought
camcorder,
on the surface
and be damaged
circumstances,

directly
from a cold place to a warm place, moisture
may condense
inside the
of tile tape, or on the tens. If this happens,
the tape may stick to the head drum

or the camcorder
]nay not operate
correctly.
To prex ent possible
the camcorder
is furnished
with moisture
sensors
However,
take

damage
under
the following

these

precautions.
Inside

the

If there

Camcorder

is moisture

inside

If this happens,
none
turn off the camcorder,
is in_'rted
hour.

the camcorder,

the beep

sounds

and

the [] indicator

in the camcorder.

Eject the cassette,

turn

off the camcorder,

and

_.1

the

lamp

flashes.

leave

also

the cassette

about

Lens

No indicator
will
for about
1 hour.

How

or the DEW

of the function
except cassette
ejection
will work. Open
the cassette
compartment,
and leave it about t hour. When
A indicator
flashes
at the same time, the cassette

appear,

to Prevent

but the picture

Moisture

becomes 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 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 1 hour).

Video Head Cleaning
To ensure
playback

clc_ar pictures,
pictures

are

clean
"noisy"

the vicleo
or hardly

heads.

When

visible,

the video

appears
beads

in the viewfinder
may

mode

[a]

[a]
[b]

in CAMERA

be contaminated.

Slight contamination
Critical
contamination

P_
m

If this happens,
clean
checking
tile picture,

the video heads witil tile Sony V8-25CLH
cleaning
cassette (not supplied)
if it is still "noisy",
repeat
the cleaning
(Do not repeat cleaning
more than

After
5 times.)

Caution
Do not use a commercially

available

wet-type

cleaning cassette.

It may damage

the video heads.
cz

Note
if the V8-25CLH

cleaning

cassette

is not available

in },our area,

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer
o

Removing
--

Dust from inside the Viewfinder

CCD-TR44/TR54/TR64/TR84

only

(1) Re,move the screw with a screwdriw.,r
(not supplied).
I]3en,
the eyecup
in the direction
of the arrow anc_ pul! it out.
(2) Clean

the surface

with

a commercially

available

while

sliding

the RELEASE

blower

\
To Reattach
(1) Align
(2) Turn

the

the groove
the eyecup

Eyecup
on th eyecup

witb

in the direction

the

• mark

of the arrow.

on the barrel.

Then,

replace

the screw.

Caution
Do not

remove

any other

screws.

You

may

remove

only- the screw

to remove

the eyecup.

knob,

turn

Precautions
Camcorde_
Operation
-Operate
the eamcorder using 60 V (battery pack), or Z5 V (AC power adaptor).
o For DC or AC operation, use ouly timerecommended
accessories.
• Should any solid object or liquid latl into the casing, unplug the eamcorder and have il ch_'cked by w_ur
nearest Sony dealer berate operaling it any hzrther.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. I_e particularly careful of timelens
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF _hen not using the camera
• Do not wrap up the camc_*rder and _perate it since heat may build up internally.
• Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration
On Handling
Tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes cm the rear of the cassette. These
type, thickness of tape, or if timetab is out or ill.
Camcorder

holes are used tel sense the

Care

• When the camcorder
cassette.
Periodically
for about 3 minutes.
• Clean the lens
a soft cloth.

with

is not to be used for a long
turn on the power,
operate
a soft brush

t_ renlove

dust.

time, disconnect
the camera
and
If there

the power
source
and remove
player
sections
and play back

are fingerprints

the !ens,

• Clean the cam corder
body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly
moistened
solution.
Do not use any type of sol_ ent which may damage
the finish.
AC

Power

remove

with

a mild

the
a tape

them

with

detergent

Adaptor
o

Charging
• Use only

for the specified

• Attach

the battery,

• Charge

the battery

pack

battery

pack.

This

unit

cannot

be used

to charge

a lithium

ion type

battery.

firmly

pack on a fiat surface

without

vibration.

Others
• Unplug the unit from the wall (mains) outlet when not in use fora long time. To disconnect the cord
(mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull tbe cord itself.
• Do not operate timeunit 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 timeconnecting plate. If this
happens, a short may occur and timeunit may be damaged.
• Always keep the metal contacts clean
• Do not disassemble the unit
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop timeunit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
equipment because it will disturb AM reception a_ld rider3 operation.
• The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal
• Do not place the unit in locations
- Extremely hot or cold
- Dusty or dirty
- Very humid
- Vibrating
If any difficulty

should

and video

that are:

arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest

Sony dealer.

Each country
the following

Power

has its own electricity
points:

and TV color systems.

Before using your camcorder

abroad,

check

Sources

You can use your camcorder
in any c_mntry
AC, 50/_'_0 1 tz. Use a commercially
avaiiaHe
of the wall {lutlet [b]

with the supplied
A'L plug adaptor

AC power
adaptor
within
[a], if necessary,
depending

[a]

Difference

1 l0 V to 240 V
on the design

[b]

in Color Systems

This canworcler is an NTSC system-based
camcorder.
If yov want to :iew the playback picture en a TV,
it must be an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL M system based TV, you will need
an NTSC/PAL M transcoder, Check the folkr, ving alphabetical list.

NTSCsystem
Bahama
Mexico,

countries

Islands,
Bolivia, Canada,
Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan,

Central
America,
Chile, Colombia,
EcNador,
the Philippines,
the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.

Jamaica,

Japan,

Korea,

PAL system countries
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 system country
Brazil
PAL N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana,
Republic, Ukraine, etc.

Hungary,

han, Iraq, Monaco,

Poland,

Russia, Slovak

If you

run inte

any

problem

using

the camcorder,

use the following

table

to troubleshoot

the problem.

Camcorder
Symptom

Corrective

Cause

Tile power is not o11.

The battery pack is not
attached or not attached

Attach

iirmly.

part

The battery

firmly

is dead.

and

the lower

battery

to a wall

pack.

7
21

outlet.

STANDBY
turn

pack.

the AC power

adaptor
Turn

While being operated in
CAMERA mode, the
camcorder has been in the

The power goes off.

by pushing

Connect

page

pack

of the battery

Use a charged

The AC tx)wer adaptor is not
connected to a ,/,,all outlet.

Actions

the battery

down

once

it up again.

Standby mode tot more than
5 minutes.
The battery
The ambient
too low.

The battery
pack is
quickly
discharged.

START/STOP

is dead.

does not

operate.

8
Use a charged

temperature

batlery

is
Charge

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

Use another

The tape is stuck to the drum.

Eject the casseHe.

The tape has run out.

Rewind

switch

is set to

the battery

pack

again.
battery

pack.

or use a

one.

=
i[

Set to CAMERA.
t2

tab on the cassette

is out

(red)
The cassette
cannot
removed
from the

the tape

PLAYER.
Fhe

new

POWER

7
34

The battery pack has not been
charged fully.

The

pack.

The battery

Use a new
the tab.

cassette

Use a charged

is dead.

or slide
t 1

battery

or the AC power

pack
7, 21

adaptor.

holder.
[ No function
except
for
cassette
ejection
works.

Moisture

condensation

occurred.

has

Remove

the cassette

leave thecameorder
least an hour.

and
for at

O
The tape

does

not

move

when a tape transport
button
is pressed

The date or time
indicator

is flashing,

The date or time
indicator

: The POWER switch is set to
CAMERA or OFF

Set it to PLAYER.

; The tape has run out.

Rewind the tape or use a
new one.

I You pressed

The camcorder

is not

malfunctioning.
start recording.
stop soon.

You may
Flashing will

together
seconds.

DATE and TIME

for more than 2

Reset the date and time

disappears.
(to be continued)

The image on the
viewfinder screen is not
clear.
A vertical band appears
when a subject such as
lights or a candle flame is
shot against a dark
background.

The conlrast

The picture is "noisy",

Tile video heads may be
dirU.

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

The supplied Remote
Commander does not work.

COMMANDER

Set it to ON.

(For CCD-TR54iTR64/
TR74iTR84/TR94
only)

Something is blocking
infrared rays,

There is dust in the
viewfinder. (For
CCD-TR44/TR54/TR64/
TR84 only)

Corrective Actions

Cause

The viewfinderlens

is not

Adjust the viewfinder

page

lens.
13

adjusted.
between

the

subject and background
too high.

The

is set to -

camcorder

malfunctioning.
locations,

is not
Change

,39

OFF.
tlle

Remove

the obstacle.

The battery is not inserted
with the correct polarity.

Insert the battery with the
correct lx_larity.

The batteries

Insert new ones.

are dead.

Detach the eyecup and
clean the viewfinder lens.

AC Power

Adaptor
Symptom

Cause

The POWER lamp do_._
not light

_
_. _
"_'g

TlleCHARGE
flashes.

Corrective Actions
Set the selector

page

to VTR ( DC OUT)

arid disconnect the AC power
cord. After about one minute try
again.

lamp
See the following

chart.

When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
Check through tl_e following chart.

the
AC power
adaptor.pack
Remove
the battery

from

Install the same
battery pack again.

I ,l

"14
C

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

The CHARGE

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

lamp lights up.

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

lamp flashes.

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

I
r

* 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
Two rotary heads, Helical
_am_ing, FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary beads, FM system
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
8 mm vid_-,o formal cassetle
(standard 8 mm)
Recording/Playhack time
SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120)
LP mode: 4 hours (P6-120)
Fastforward/rewind time
Approx. 5 rnin. (P6-120)
Image device
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder,
CCD-TR44iTR54!TR84:
Black and white
CCD-TR64/TR74/TR94:
Color
Lens
CCD-TR44:10 x, Combined
power zoom lens, F1.6 - 2.7
CCD-TR54/TR(_4:12
x,
Combined power zoom lens,
F1.8 2.7
CCD-TR74/TR84/TR94:12
x
(optical), 24 x (digital),
Combined power zoom lens,
F1.8 - 2.7
Focal distance
CCD-TR44: f = _/_- 2 ½ inches
(6.3 - 63 ram)
CCD-TR54/TR64 !TR74iTR84
/
TR94:7_2 - 2 5,4inches (5.4 - 64.8
rnm) When converted to a 35
mm still camera
CCD-TR44:1 13/1_- 17 3/4inches
(45 - 450 nun)
CCD-TR54/TR64/TR74:1
9A6• 18 1_ inches (39 - 468 mm)
CCD-TR84/TR94:1
7,4-22 l/a
inches (47 - 564 mm)
Color temperature
Auto

Minimum illumination
CCD-TR44:0.6
ix at F 1.6
CCD-TR54/TR64/TR74:0.8
Ix
at F 1.8
CCD-TR84/TR94:3.0
ix at F 1.8
Illumination range
CCD-TR44:0.6
to 100,000 Ix
CCD-TR54/TR64/TR74:0.8
to
100,000 lx
CCD-TR84/TR94:3.0
to 100,000
Ix
Recommended illumination
More than 100 lx
Input and Output connectors
Video output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 _2,
unbalanced
Audio output
Monaural, Phono jack, 327 mV,
(at load impedance 47 LQ),
impedance less than 2.2 k_)
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, LK_ 5 V
LANC jack
Stereo-mini-mini-jack
(o 2.5

nun)
MIC jack
Mini-jack, 0.388 mV, low
impedance with 2.5 to 3 V DC,
output impedance 6.8 kD. (o 3.5

mm)
General
Power requirements
On batter), mounting surface
6.0 V (battery pack), 7.5 V (AC
power adaptor)
Average power consumption
CCD-TR44/TR54:3.6
W
CCD-TR64:3.7
W
CCD-TR74:3.9
W
CCD-TR84:4.0
W
CCD-TR94: 4.! W
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 lis x 8 inches
(t 10 x 103 x 202 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass
Excluding the battery pack,
lithium batteD- , cassette and
shoulder strap
CCD-TR44/TR54!TR64:
Approx. IIb 8 oz (690 g)
CCD-TR74/TR84/TR94:
Approx. 1 lb 8 oz (700 g)
Including the battel T pack NP33, lithium batte D' C1_025,
cassette P6 120 and shoulder
strap
CCD- 1R44/TR54/']

R64:

Approx. 2 lb (910 g)
CCD-TR74/TR84/TR94:
Approx. 2 lb (920 g)
Microphone
Electret condenser microphone,
monaural type
Supplied accessories
See page 5.

AC power
adaptor
Power requirements
1 t0 - 240 V AC*, 50/60Hz
Power consumption
AC-V15:18
W
AC-V16:20
AC V16A:

W
22 W

Output
voltage
DC OUT in _peration
AC-V!5:7.5
V, 1.6 A
AC-V16/V]6A:
Battery

charge

mode

V, 1.8 A

terminal

I0 V, 1 .I A in charge
Application

mode

Sony battery
packs NP 33
(supplied),
NP-60D,
NP-C65,
NP-66H,
NP,,68, N P-80/80D,
NP-98/98D
Operating
temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
-4°F to +I40°F (-20°C
Dimensions
-4

to +60_'C)

Approx.
(_ _is x l n /j_ x 3 inches
(166 x 43 x 75 ram) (wih!d)
including
controls
Mass

projecting

AC-V15/VI6:
(420 g)
AC*V16A:

parts

and
O

Approx.
Approx.

15 oz

16 oz (450

* Canadian
Association

Standard
(CSA)

certifies

120 V AC only.

Design and specifications
subject to change without
notice.

are

[]

%
[]

[]

[]
®

[]

CCD-TR84

POWER

switch

DATE(+)

button

TIME(NEXT)

COUNTER

(p. 23, 33)

button

TITLE button

STEADY

(p. 12, 19)

(p. 23, 33)

(p. 27)

RESET button
SHOT

mode

switch

For CCD-TR84/TR94
Eyecup
Battery
LANCe

(p. 14)
(p. 28)

only

(p. 16)
mounting
control

surface

(p. 10)

jack

Connect
tile [,ANC _ connecting
In this case, set the COMMANDER
sytem.
The _' conlrol
peripherals
connected
L or REMOTE.
BATT (battery)

cable to a wired remote
control
mode to OFF _,p. 29). _ stands

unit _uch
lot local

jack is used for controlling
the tape transport
o_ video
to it. Fhis jack has the same function
as the com_ectors

release

knob

(p. 10)

as an editing
Application
equipment
indicated

controller.
Control
Bus
and
as CONTROL

[]

[]
o-

5"
[]

Power zoom lever (p. 15)

[]

ELECT knob (p. 11)

[]

Eyecup release knob (p. 40)
For CCD-TR44/TR54/TR64/TR84

only

Hooks for shoulder strap (p, 51)
[]

START/STOP button (p. 12)

[]

STANDBY switch (p. 12)

[]

Grip strap (p. !6)
Cassette compartment

{p. 11)

VIDEO OUT jack (p. 18)

[]

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out) jack

___ AUDIO OUT jack (p. 18)
[]

Jack cover

[]

MIC (microphone) jack
Connect an optional external microphone.
Tripod receptacle (p. 16)
Attach a tripod (not supplied)

This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power"

microphone.

her_!

CCD-TR94

[]

Tape transport
• STOP

buttons

(p. 19, 20)

_e_ REW (rewind)
II_ FLAY (playback)
FF (fast forward)
|1 PAUSE
These buttons will function
[]

in PLAYER mode.

EDITSEARCH Button (p. 17)

2_ Lens cover
Built-in microphone
[]

Remote sensor (p. 53)

[]

Camera recording/battery
Lithium

Lamp

battery compartment

(p. 32)

DEW lamp (p. 38)
Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 13)
For CCD-TR44/TR54/TR64/TR84
only
Lighting aperture
For CCD-TR74iTR94

__5]Viewflnder
Viewfinder

only

(p. 13, 54)
adjustment lever (p, 13)

For CCD- FR74iTR94

only

BACK LIGHT button (p, 25)
START/STOP MODE switch (p, 12, 13, 26)
PROGRAM AE dial (p. 24)
50

Mode switches

(p. 29)

Attach ng the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap ([]

on page 49).

Remote Commander
-- For CCD-TR.S4/TR64/TR74/TR84/TR94 only
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander

and on the camcorder

function

identically.

[]
z

[]
[]
[]
[]
[]

Transmitter
Point toward
camcorder.

the remote sensor to control the camcorder

[]

Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)

[]

Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52)

[]

START/STOP button

Power zoom button
The zoon'fing speed

is unchangeabie

after turning

on the POWER switch on the

on the Remote Commander.

Preparing

the

To use the Remote
(R6) batteries.
(1)

Remove

(2)

Insert

(3)

Put the battery

Remote

the battery
both

Commander

Commander,
cover

of the size AA
cover

back

you
from

insert

the Remote

(R6) batteries
onto

with

the Remote

two

size

AA (R6) batteries.

size AA

operatio_.

the

Commander.
correct

p_}larity

Commander.

on battery

life

The batteries
for the Remote
Commander
last about 6 months
batteries
become
weak or dead, the Remote
Commander
does

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote
Using

Use the supplied

Note

must

the

Remote

under
normal
not work.

Commander

When

for a long time,

Commander

Make sure that the COMMANDER

mode is set to ON (p, 29).

COMMANDER
ON _
OFF
I
J

Remote
Control
Direction
Aim the Remote Commander
to the remote sensor

Notes

on the

Remote

within the range as shown below,

Commander

• Keep the re=note sensor away from slrong
light sources
such as direct sunlight
or illumination.
Otherwise,
the remote
control
may not be effective.
• Be sure that there is no obstacle
betwc'en
the remote
sensor and the Remote
Commander.
• This camcord_e

r works

at commander

distinguish
this camcorder
from
another
Sony VCR at commander
cover

the remote

To Watch

the

sensor

mode

VTR 2. The commander

modes

(1, 2, and

3) are used

other Sony VCRs to avoid remote
control
misoperation.
If you use
mode VTR 2, we recommend
you change
the commander
mode or

of the VCR with

black

paper.

Demonstration

You can watch a brief demonslration
of pictures with titles,
If the demonstration
appears when you turn on the camcorder
use your camcorder.

for the first time, exit the Demo mode to

To enter Demo mode
(1) Eject the cassette and turn the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) While holding down liP- PLAY, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. Demonstration
starts. The
demonstration
stops when you insert the cassette.
Note that once you enter Demo mode_ this mode is retained as long as the lithium battery is in place.
Therefore, demonstration
starts automatically
]0 minutes later every time you turn the POWER switch to
CAMERA, or after you eject the cassette.
To exit Demo mode
(1) Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) While holding down • STOP, turn the [K)WER switch to CAMERA.

In the Viewfinder
The indicatorsappear in CAMERAmode only

[]

[]
[]
[]

[]

Power

zoom

indicator

(p. 15)

For CCD-TR74!TR84/TR94
_2_ Backlight

indicator

Warning

indicator

Lithium

battery

(p. 25)
(p, 55)

indicator

Recording

lamp/battery

Recording

in LP mode

Tape

transport

Tape

counter

AUTO

mode

(p. 31)
lamp (p. 12)

(p. 12)
(p. 12)

(p. 14)

DATE indicator

Remaining

only

battery

(p. 12)

indicator

4i]÷÷÷÷÷_]÷_;Z]
Date,

Time

or Title

(p. 23, 27)

(p. 34)

All ind cal_ rs appear
onh' wl e 1 you use tile ca ncorder
in CAMERA
mode.
If indicators
flash in the viewiil_der,
or a caution
lamp on the eamcorder
flashes,

check

the following:

2: You can hear the beep s_nmd when BEEP is set to ON (p. 29).

L_J

....

_eoe

,Ic

[]

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?ill A*.
i

"' <' 1":"

g.
g
g
.9
r_

%
i

Igl

7. _,.7

+'e_,,7-JUL
4 '95 i

_,
8

Battery
Remaining
Slow flashing:
l'he
Fast flashing:
Fhe

tape

The tape
No tape
The
[]

is near
has

The
Some

run

out.
inserwd.

tab on the tape

Moisture

other

Discormect

is out

condensation

video

is weak.
is dead.

the end.

has been

,6. indicator
[]

battery

The battery

only

may

trouble
the power

(p. l 1)

has occurred

appears
heads

(red)

when

38)

lhe cas_tte

be contaminated

is h_serted.

(p. 39)

has occurred.
source

and

conta,_t

your

Sony

dealer

or local authorized

The lithium
battery
is weak or tl_e lithium batter',
is not installed
This indicator
flashes just only after powering
_m.

facility.

(p. 3] ).

Index
A
AC power adaptor ..............7, 21
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 13
AUTO DATE ...................... 12
A iV connectil_g cab]e ............ 18
B
BACK I,I(;H I ........................ 25
Battery ..............................
52
Battery case ..............................22
Battery, lamp ......................35, 55
Battery pack ............................ 7
BEEP ............................ 14, 29
C
Camera recording ................... 12
Car batterx ...............................23
Charging batterv ...................... 7
Cleaning video •heads ..............g9
Connection .............................. 18
COUNTER RESET ............... 14
D
DATE!TIME ...........................23
DEMO mode ...........................53
Digital zoom ............................ 15

Sony Corporalion

Printed

in Japan

E
Editing ...................................... 30
EDITC,EA RC11 ......................... 17
E/ECT

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

F,G,H
Fast-forwi_rd

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

11
19

5 sec recordi/1g ...................... 26
I ]igh-speed shutter mode ...... 24
I, J, K, L
[_AN(_".......................................
Lithium

battery

....................... 31

M, N, O, P
MIC (microphone)
jack ..........
Playback on TV .......................
Playback pause .......................
Power sources .........................
Power zoom ............................
PROGRAM AE .......................

49
lg
20
21
15
24

Q, R
REC MODE .............................29
Rec. Review ............................ 17
Remote Commander .............51
Rewind ...........................
I9
S
Shoulder strap ....................... 51
Sports mode ........................... 24
STANDBY ................................ 12
Standby mode ......................... 13
STEADY SHOT ....................... 28
Supplied accessories ................. 5
T, U, V, W, X, Y
Tape counter ........................... 14
Title ........................................... 27
Tripod mounting .................... 16
Trouble check ..........................43
Twilighl mode .........................24
Z
Zoom ........................................ 15

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