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Video Camera
Recorder
Operating

Instructions

Before operating
the unit, please
and retain
il for fu{tlre reference.

Owner's
The
serial

model

Model

this

manual

thoroughly,

Record
and

number

whenever

read

you

serial

numbers

in the space
call upon

are located

provided
your

No. CCD-

Serial No.

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on

below.
dealer

the bottom_
Refer

regarding
Model

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to these
this

numbers
product.

N_. AC-

Serial No.

Handgcam
CCD-TR96

Video8

CCD- TR86/TR96/TR916
© 1997 by Sony Corporation

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Welcome
Congratulations

on your

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Your Handy*'am
You wilt

soon

purchase

tff this

can capture
life's precious
is loaded
with advanced
be producing

home

video

Sony

moments
features,
that

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Handycam®

you

camcorder.

with superior
but at the same
can enjoy

for years

With

your

picture
and sound
quality.
time it is very easy to use.
to come.

For the S_mv .c'k!rvi¢e Center re,an'st YOU call
1-800-222-SC)NY (United States only').

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

CAUTION

: lO

HEDUGE

THE

DO NOT REMOVE
NO _SE_
REFE_

RISK OF ELEGTI_IC
COVER

SERVICEABLE

SERVICING

TO QUAL_FIEO

SHOGK,

(Ot_ BACK)

PARTS

INSIOE

SE_VIC_

_ERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to th_' prestq/cP
I)f tmil/sulatl!d
"dangerous
voltage" within the
product's
enclostm, 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.

Note:

Caution:

l)o not handle
nickel-cadmium

nearest

you cal1416-

damag_d
or leaking
batteries.

You are cautioned
that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved
in this manual could void
your authority
to _lperate this equipmtml
Note:
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
frequt, ncy energy and, if n_t 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 halTifful interfert, ilce Ill radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the
equipment
off and on, the u_'r is _,ncouraged
to try
to correct the interference
by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--

Increase the separation
and receive_

BATTERIES

--

NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY,
MUST BE DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.

Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

-

Consult the d_'aler or an exp_rienced
technician for help.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM

Ni-Cd

For the Factory Sere, ice Center
499-FqONY (Canada only).

Nickel-Cadmium
batteries are
re_,clable. You can help preserve
our environment
by returning
your
unwanted
batteries to your nsarest
Sony Service Center or Factor),
S_.rvice Centt,r for collection,
recyding or proper disposal.

In _me areas the disposal of nickelcadmium batteries in household
or business
trash may be prohibited.

between

the equipment

radio/'IV

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POI,ARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTA CLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULIN INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

fore you begin
Jsing

this manual

.2becking

supplied

tting

Additional

...................................
accessories

4

.............. 5

started

information

Uhanging
the lithium battery
in the camcorder
.............................

44

Resetting

the date and time .................

46

Playback

modes

47

Tips for using
_harging
and installing
the batteDpack ...................................................

6

inserting

9

a cassette

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

Maintenance
your

Trouble

sic operations
_amera

recording

Using

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

the zoom

Hints for better
Checking

Playing

shooting

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

13

Warning

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

14

Index

picture

for playback

back a tape

vanced

Identifying

feature

the recorded

.'?onnections

10

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

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

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

power

sources

._hanging

the mode

i_ecording

with the date or time

settings

-;electing the START/STOP
and fade-out

Enjoying

picture

Using the wide

effect
mode

;ocusing

manually

_hooting

with

dsing

....... 19

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

mode

...... 26
27

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

28

function

............ 30
32

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

AE function

33

.... 34

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

36

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

38

your own titles ........................

40

-;uperimposing

light

22

......... 25

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

bacldighting

_Jsing the built-in

_eleasing

17

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

the PROGRAM

vlaking

16

operations

Using alternative

::ade-in

15

a title

the STEADY

(CCD-TR96/TR916
Miting onto another

SHOT _function
only)

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

tape ....................

42
43

pack

........... 48

and

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

camcorder

check

Specifications

the battery
information

precautions
Using

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

abroad

51

............ 55

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

56

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

60

the parts
indicators

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

61

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

70

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

71

The instructions
in this manual are for the three models listed below. Before you start
reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the
bottom of your camcorder.
The CCD-TR96 is the model u_'d for illustration
purposes.
Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Any differences in operation
are clearly indicated in the text, for example, " CCD-TR96 only".
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
As indicated with _ in the illustrations,
you can hear the beep sound to confirm your
operation.
Types

of

differences

CCD-

Steady Shot

Battery case

TR86

--

•

TR96

•

•

TR916

•

--

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NrTSC system based TV.
When you want to use a PAL M system-bas_
TV, you will need an NTSC/PAI,
M
transcorder
(as this is an N'ISC system-based
camcorder).

Television program, films, video tapes, and other materials
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary
copyright laws.

may be copyrighted.
to the provision of the

• The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or
bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are
operational for effective use.
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
It may cause a malfunction
and sometimes the malfunction
carmot be repaired. [a]
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures
above 1400 F (60 °C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [b]

[a]

4

[b]

Check that the following

accessories

are supplied

with your camcorder.

m

I,
0
c

[]

ll_l

[]

[]

Wireless Remote Commander
(p. 18, 65)

(1)

[]

Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 66)

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

[]

Shoulder

CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 44)
Already installed in the eamcorder.

[]

AC-V16/V16A
(p. 6, 19)

A/V connecting

_-_ Battery case (1) (p. 20)
CCD-TR86/TR96
only

cable (1) (p. 16)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
not made due to a malfm, ction of the camcorder,

strap (1) (p. 64)
AC power adaptor

if recording or playback
video tape, etc,

is

(1)

Before
using
yourcamcorder,
youfirstneed
tocharge
andinstall
thebattery
packTo
charge
thebattery
pack,
use
thesupplied
ACpower
adaptor.

Charge
thebattery
pack
onaflatplace
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
then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

adaptor,

(3) Set the selector to CHARGE. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging
begins.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Unplug the unit from the
wall outlet, and then remove the battery, pack and install it on the camcorder.

2

Charging
Battery pack
Charging

time*

3

Time

NP-33
(supplied)

NP-60D

NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D

NP-g8/98D

60

90

105

125

170

190

215

* Approximate
minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied
adaptor (Lower temperatures
require a longer charging time.)

ACpower

Battery life
Recording time with the built-in light on is indicated in parentheses.
CCD-TR86
;attery pack

NP-33
(supplied)

NP-60D

NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D

NP-98/98D

ypical recording

50

75

90

105

135

155

175

me**

(25)

(40)

(45)

(55)

(75)

(80)

(94))

ontinuous
ecording

time***

95

140

165

190

250

280

320

(45)

(70)

(85)

(100)

(140)

(145)

(165)

NP-60D

NP-C65

NP-68

NP-78

NP-80/80D

NP-98/98D

mmm

;1
D.

CCD-TR96/TR916
;artery

pack

NP-33
(supplied)

ypical recording

50

75

90

100

130

150

175

=me**

(25)

(40)

(45)

(55)

(75)

(75)

(90)

"ontinuous
ccording

time***

95

135

160

185

240

270

315

(45)

(70)

(85)

(100)

(135)

(140)

(160)

** Approximate
minutes when recording while you repeat recording
zooming and turning the power on/off.
The actual battery life may be shorter.
_** Approximate
continuous
recording time ind_×_rs.

start/stop,

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

7

i n_,talliria

l_6_tt_d_

v_

_

_ _ _:_ _,__

_,_.

(1) Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery
(2) Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly. Make sure
twice.
Attach

the battery

pack to the camcorder

mounting
surface.
that you hear clicks

securely.

Note on installing the NP-98/98D battery pack
Use the camcorder while lifting up the view finder slightly.
Note on the battery pack
Do not carry" the camcorder by grasph_g

To remove

the

battery

the battery

pack.

pack

Slide BATF, and then pull the lower part of the battery

You can

8

look

at the demonstration

of the functioos

pack.

available

with

this

camcorder.

(p. 24)

Make sure that a power source is installed.
(1) While pressing
the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction
of the arrow.
The cassette compartment
automatically
opens.
(2) Insert a cassette (not supplied)
with the window
facing out.
(3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment
to close it. The cassette
compartment
automatically
closes.

IIIIIII
63
to

r

I

EJECT

2

_=.
_a

.=

To eject the cassette
While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT 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 L4_3and
A indicators flash, and you cannot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted and that the STAKF/STOP
MODE switch is set to ._.
When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time
to your time (p. 46) before you start recording. The date is automatically
rtx:orded fur 10
seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a
day.
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make
sure that you are using the camcorder correctly.
(1) While pressing
the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to
CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up. The "STBY" indicator
(3) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder
starts
changes to the "REC" indicator.

appears in the viewfinder.
recording
and the "STBY"

indicator

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode.
Set REC MODE in the menu system aecx_rding to the length of your planned recording
before you start.

÷

10

To stop recording
momentarily
[a]
Press START/STOP
again. "lhe "REC" indicator in the viewfinder
"STBY" indicator (Standby
mode),

changes

To finish
recording
[b]
Press START/STOP.
Turn SFANDBY down, and set tile POWER switch
Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[a]

to the

to OFF.

[b]

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==
0
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0:35:20

Note

on standby

mode

If you leave the cameorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette irtserted in Standby
mode, the camcorder goes off automatically.
This prevents wearing down the batteT_,_
and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once an_t
turn it up again To start recording, press START/STOP.
Notes on the recording
• This camcorder
play) mode.

mode

records and plays back in SP (standard

play) mode and in LP (long

The playback quality, in I,P mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.
• When you record a tape in LP mode on this eameordor, we recommend
you to play
the tape on this camcorder.
When you play back the tape on other camcorders
or
VCRs, noise may occur on a picture or sound. Noise may occur also when you play
on this camcorder the tape recorded in LP mode on other camcorders
or VCRs.
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of the tape, ron the tape for about 15 seconds
before starting the actual recording. This prevents the eamcorder from missing any
start-_p scenes when you play back the tape.

11

To focus

the

viewfinder

lens

If the viewfinder
is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else
has used it, focus the viewfinder
lens. Move the viewfinder
lens adjustment lever so
that the indicators in the view finder come into sharp focus.

Note on the lighting aperture
If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder
brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder
may change.

appears

Notes 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+
• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect
recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide,
record in same (SP or LP) mode.
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 warning of any unusual condition of the
camcorder. Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to
hear the beep sound, set BEEP to OFF in the menu system.
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
The clock is set to East Coast Standard time at the factory. You can reset the clock.
The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically
once a day+ However, the date
may automatically
appear more than once a day when:
you reset the date and time.
- you eject and insert the tape again,
- you stop recording within 10 seconds.

12

Zooming
scene. For
"T" Side:
"W" Side:

is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject
more professional-looking
recordings,
use the zoom sparingly.
for telephoto (subject appears closer)
for wide-angle
(subject appears farther away)

in the

mm

o

O

Zooming
speed
(Variable
speed
zooming)
Turn the power zoom lever fully for a high-speed zoom. Turn it lightly 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, move the power zoom
lever to the "W" side until the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens
surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/ 2 inch (about I cm) in the wide-angle
position.
Notes on digital zoom
• More than 15x zoom is performed
digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates
as
you go toward the "T " side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set D ZOOM
to OFF in the menu system.
• The right-side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and
the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set D ZOOM to OFF, the right
[a] zone disappears.

wl I I IT
1131 [a]

13

For hand-held
shots, you'll
following suggestions:

get be_ter results

by holding

the cazncorder

according

to the

[b]

[al

• Hold the eamcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate
the controls with your thumb [a].
* Place your right elbow against your side,
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder
eyecup.
• Use the viewfinder
frame as a guide to determine the horizontal
plane.
• You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the
viewfinder
up for recording from a low position [b].
Place the camcorder

on a flat surface

or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or an3,"other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than
9/32 inch (6.5 rrm/). Otherwise, the _rew may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
Cautions

on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder
[€].
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward tile sun. Tire inside
of the viewfinder
may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under
sunlight or by a window [d].

[c]

14

[d]

Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded
picture m the viewfinder.
(1) While pressing
the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to
CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press the - (1_) side of EDIT_EARCH
momentarily;
the last few seconds of the
re_orded
portion plays back (Rec Review).
Hold down the - side of EDITSEARCH
until the camcorder
goes back to the
scene you want. The last recorded
portion is played back. To go forward,
hold
down the + side (Edit Search).

m

o
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3
III I

....""11111[_

+ ED{TSEARCH -

T() stop playback
Release EDITSEARCH.

To begin re-recording
Press START/STOP.
Re-recording
begins from the last recorded point or the point you
released EDITSEARCH. Provided you do not eject the tape, the trm_sition between the
last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

15

Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV
screen. When monitoring
the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV,
we recommend
you to use house current for the power source.

Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/V connecting cable, connect the
camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. Set the IV/
VCR selector on the 'IV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE.

VIDEO OUT

IN
VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

O

VIDEO

O

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO IN

: Signal flow

To connect to a VCR or TV without
VideolAudio
Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Once you connect _le AV cordless IR receiver
mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view
LASER LINK is a system which transmits and
video equipment having the L mark by using
trademark
of Sony Corporation.

input

jacks

(not supplied) having the & LASER LINK
the picture on your TV.
receives a picture and sound between
infrared rays. I,ASER LINK is a

To play back on a TV
(1) Set the POWER switch on the camcorder
to PLAYER.
(2) After connecting
your TV and AV cordless IR receiver,
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

set the POWER

(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK lights.
(5) Adjust the angle and direction
of both the camcorder
and AV cordless
receiver.
(6) Press

I_ on the camcorder

To release

16

LASER

LINK

Press LASER LINK again.

to start playback.

switch

IR

You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also moz'dtor a picture
on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to
PLAYER.
(2} Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.
(3) Press I_ to start playback.
i

2
stop

REW_--PLAY--÷FF

PAUSE
]

o
_'

To stop playback, press II.
'To rewind the tape, press .,I.II.
To fast-forward the tape, press P'_.

17

Using
the Remote
Commander
You call control playback using the supplied Remote Commander.
Before using the Remote Commander,
insert the size AA (R6) batteries.
To erase

the

indicators

Press DISPLAY to erase the viewfinder
indicators, press again.

Various

playback

_reen

indicators

on the TV. To display

the

modes

To view a still picture
Press II during playback.

(Playback pause)
To resume playback,

press II or I_.

To locate a scene (Picture Search)
Keep pressing _
or _ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor

the high-speed

(Skip Scan)
Keep pressing _
To resume normal

picture

while rewinding
playback, press

or _
I_.

while

advancing

while advancing

the tape or rewind
the tape.

Notes on playback
• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.
• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the eamcorder
enters stop mode.
Note

on the lens cover

The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLA_R.
the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.

18

automatically

Do not open

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,
the house current, alkaline batte D, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate
power source depending
on where you want to use your camcorder.
Place

Power source

Accessory to be used

Indoors

House

current

Supplied

Out&_r

Battery

pack

In the car

AC power

Battery pack (Ni-Cd
battery

adaptor
type)

Size AA(LR6) Alkaline

Supplied

case (CCD-TR86!

battery

TR96 oz_ly)

12 V or 24 V car battery

Sony DC pack DCP-77

Note on power sources
Discormecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or
playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again
immediately.

o

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

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To use the supplied AC power adaptor:
(1} Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the top of the connecting
plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface.
Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly. Make sure that you hear
dicks twice.
(2} Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).

1

2

1
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WARNING
AC power cord must only be changed at qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The _t is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes on the POWER lamp
• The POWER lamp will remahl 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 _,rl'R (DC OUT) and disconnect
the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord

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

- CCD-TR86/TR96
only
Use the supplied battery case and six size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (not supplied).
(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case.
(2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following
the marking
on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.
{3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.
(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries
to the battery
surface of the camcorder
in the same way as the battery pack.

2

2O

3

mounting

Battery life
Using alkaline batteries

at 77°F (25°C)

CCD-

Typical recording
time

Continuous recording
time

TR86

90 (35) rain.

170 (70) min.

TR96/TR916

85 (35) min.

165 (65) min.

Recording

time with the built-in

light on is indicated

in par_nthese.

Notes
,, The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending
the storage condition of the batte D' before being purchased and temperat_lre.
" You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

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To remove the battery case
The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery ease from the camcorder
to prevent malfunction.

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Use Sony DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the
cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the batte D'
mounting surface of the camcorder.

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

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You can change
calrtcorder.

the mode settings

to further

enjoy the features

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2) 'lure the control dial to select the desired
(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired
(4) Press

MENU

to erase

the menu

and functions

of the

item, and press the dial.
mode, and press the dial.

display.

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CAMERA

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PLAYER

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

for the camcorder.

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

Items

for

CAMERA

REC MODE*

mode

etc.
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only

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

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TITLE POS* 
• Select CENTER to center the title in the picture. • Select BOTFOM to position the title at the bottom TITLE tANG* of the picture. Select the language of the preset TITLE1 SET*/TITLE2 title. SET* Store your own titles• D ZOOM* • Select ON to activate digital zooming. • Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 15x zoom. REC LAMP* • ,Select OFF when you do not want the camera the unit to light up. • Normally select ON. AUTO DATE* recording/battery lamp at the front of • Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds • ,Select OFF to•not record the date. after recording has started. 23 CLOCK SET* Reset the date or time, DEMO MODE* ,, Select ON to make the demonstration • Select OFF to make the demonstration Notes appear. not appear. on DEMO MODE • DEMO MODE is set to STBY at the factory and the demonstration 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without cassette. starts about inserting a Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system. • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder. • lfyou insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as tasual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY. To look at the demonstration at once Eject the cassette, if inserted..Select ON of DEMO MODE. Erase the menu display. The demonstration will begin. When you turn off the ¢amcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns STBY. * These settings are retained battery is in place. 24 even when the battery is removed, In as long as the lithium Before you start recording Or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator is recorded. The ck_ck is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. m W o 8" To stop recording with the date or time Press DATE or TIME again. ]he date or time indicator continues. disappears. The recording Note You cannot superimpose a title dttring recording the date or time. 25 Your eameorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5 SEC : When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (2) Turn ffFANDBY up and press START/STOP. Recording starts. If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below. 1 STARTISTOP MODE To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording 5 seconds from the moment you press S I'AR_I !S'I OP. 26 continues for about You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black while the sound decreases. When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing. When fading out [b] CL (1) During recording, press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing. (2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing, and then recording stops. [a] _---_---ai" II I ,t=- m_ .ll CL 0 o ;i-_; [b] To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER to turn off the FADER indicator When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time and a title indicator does not fade in or fade out. When the STARTISTOP MODE switch You cannot use the fade-in/fade-out function. is set to -_ or 5 SEC 27 You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. MOSAIC [a] the picture is mosaic. SOLARIZE [b] The light intensity is more clear, and the picture B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SEPIA The picture is sepia. NEG. ART [el The color of the picture 28 is reversed. looks like a painting. While the camcorder Picture Effect mode. is in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT to select the desired PICTURE EFFECT g MOSAIC " I o o Returning to normal mode PressPICTURE EFFECT_til the Picture Effect indicatordisappears. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. 29 You can record 16:9 wide-_reen a cinemalike picture TV (16:gFUI,L). or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the [b] [_ CINEMA [a] (CINEMA) ,--_ .-) [c] @ 16:gFULL [el @ CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen. The viewfinder [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide-screen TV [c]. 16:9FULL The picture in the viewfinder [d] or on a normal TV [e] is horizontally You can watch the picture of normal images or_ a wide-scree_ TV [f]. 30 compressed. D While the camcorder is in Standby desired mode indicator appears. mode, press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly s_ that the CINEMA Q. 16:9WIDE 8 0 To cancel wide mode Press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9FULL mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. Note that the picture recorded in 16:9FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV. Notes on wide mode " You cannot cancel the wide mode dttring recording. • If wide mode is _t to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function indicator flashes. does not work and the _@> • When you recoCd in 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator the wide-screen TV. will be widened on ° If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the origii_al recording. • The wide mode is cancelled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source. 31 In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [c] [a] • • • • • • • • [d] Insufficient light [a] Subjects with little contrast -- walls, sky, etc. [b] Too much brightness behind the subject [€] Horizontal stripes [d] Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets, etc. Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The _ f indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus dial to focus on the subject. Turn to the NEAR side to focus on a nearer object. Turn to the FAR side to focus on a farther object. 1 _, J-•,, AUTO IV_.N UA_ +.e,__ ! To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. The c_ indicator goes out. +Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto 32 position. and then reset the When you shoot a subject with the light source behind light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The [] indicator appears the subject or a subject with a in the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment indicator disappears. Otherwise, condition. condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The [] the picture will be too bright under normal lighting This function is also effective under following conditions: • On snow e.g. at the ski resort • At the beach under strong sunshine " A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light • A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, big or her" face tends to become dark if you do not use this function. 33 You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night \Jews. ¸i Select the best mode by using the following Sports i examples mode • Outdtu_r sports scenes such as football, golf or skiing • A landscape in a moving car "_ High-speed shutter lermis, mode • A golf swing or a teimis match in fin_} weather with the ball captured clearly • Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in clear, sharp picture Twilight • Recording 34 mode night views, neon signs or fireworks sin _ While the camcorder is in Standby alx_ve the PROGRAM AE dial. _ mode, set the mark of the desired .... mode to • i_ m,3rk I ,€ o Returning to automatic mode Turn PROGRAM AE until the PRO(;RAM AE indicator disappears. Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows: Sports mode - between 1/60 to 1/500 High-speed shutter mode - 1/4000 Twilight mode - 1/60 AUTO mode - 1/60 (or 1/100 when the Steady Shot is on - CCD TR96/TR916 only) 35 You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 mete_). While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide LIGHT to ON. l'he built-in light turns on. The built-in light turns on/off by turr, ing on/off STANDBY. LIGHT • AUTO To stop using the Slide LIGHT to OFF built-in To turn on the built-in Slide LIGHT to AUTO. light light automatically The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. However, if the built-in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes, it automatically turns off In this case, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. Notes • The battery pack is quickly discharging LIGHT to OFF when not in use. while the built-in light is turned on. Slide • When putting the camcorder into a bag, slide LIGttT to OFF and remove the batte1_, pack to avoid turning on the built-in light. • If the built-in light is turned on when the battery is weak, the battery may be used up quickly. • Flickering may occur when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode. - The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK I,IGHT function. • When using a marine pack or sports pack (not supplied), slide LIGHT to OFF. Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off. l_,_12d =1;i 36 Not to be handled by children. Emits intense heat and light. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1.22 meters) during use and until cool. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use. _ ,_.-_,__"_*_ __ i¸ _ Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) While pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire, remove the unit. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit. 1 8 o_ o O 2 3 J . • When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen reduce the risk of fire. lamp (not supplied) In • To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 m_nutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely. it with a dry cloth, 37 You can _lect from eight preset titles and two titles you made to superimpose it on the picture during recording. Each time you press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by one. You can also select the language and position of the titles in the menu system. •,,_l_l_,_m.ml_! _# _,l _ (1) Set the POWER (2) {3) (4) (5) (6) _i_ _¸ switch 4_._i _. ,,_ _,_ _! _?_!_ !/ _ _ g_! _ _ to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up, Press MENU to display the menu. Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select the desired language, then press the dial. Press MENU to erase the menu display, 2 1 4 O _ENtl B_C MO(_ SEUPUSH EXECUTE mzco_ O II_LkLaI'KS EXECUTE _C_ ESpAuoa _O_TU_UFS SEL/PUSH_ 5 O _N_US_ SEL_USH EXECUTE Tm_ #AN_ PORTUGU_S IM{'mJl:_F_ 0 3,6 _NU nr¢ _or}_ r EXECUTE MENU To superimpose (1) Set the POWER 38 (2) (3) (4) (5) TIA _ D Z_ PsI:T SEUPUSH_ from the beginning switch to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up, Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. Press START/STOP to start recording. Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title. The title flashes. To superimpose (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press When Press Press Press on the way TITLE repeatedly until the title stops flashing, START/STOP to start TITLE when you want TITLE when you want of recording the desired title appears. The title flashes. press TITLE. The title di_ppears. recording. superimpose the title. to turn off the title. m Iz PD 0 TITLE Titles cycle Original title HOLIDAYS VACATION as follows 1 --* Original title 2 --_ HELLO! --_ HAPPY BIRTHDAY _ HAPPY _ CONGRATULATIONS! ---*OUR SWEET BABY --_ WEDDING --_ --_ THE END When you press TITLE with "THE END" displayed, the titles disappear. When you press TITLE once again, the titles begin from "HELLO!" or your original title. The titles are displayed in the language you selected in the menu system. If you have not stored any original The titles begin from "HELLO!". titles Notes on titles • • • • You cannot select a title during recording. While the picture is fading or fading out, a title does not fade in or out. Y9u cartgot record a title and the date or time at the same time. While the menu is displayed, the titles are not recorded. To select the (1) Press MENU title position to display the menu. (2) Turn (3) Turn dial. the control the control (4) Press MENU dial to select dial to select to erase [a] the menu TITLE POS, then press the dial. CENTER [a] or BOTTOM [b], then press the display. [b] HELLO! HELLO! 39 You can make two titles of up to 22 characters each, and store them in memory. We recommend to eject the cassette before you begin so that the power is not turned off on the way. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn tile control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. (4) Repeat step 3 until you finish the title. (5) Turn the dial to select ,J, then press the dial. The title is stored in memory. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. ] > 6 MENU 40 gEL/PUSH EXECUTE K -_uE.u _ _ > To erase the title you have made Press MENU, select the title you want to erase, and press the dial Select ..3 at the [eftmost character, then press the dial. Do not select the blank to erase a character Otherwise, the blank is stored as a title in memory. To change the title you have made In step 2, select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, depending on which tithe you want to change, then press the dial. Select the desired characters again. If you enter 22 characters The title is stored immediately If it takes more than in step 4 O. (and you can skip step 5). 5 minutes to make a title with a cassette 8 inserted If the Standby mode lasts for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted, the power is turned off automatically. If the power is turned off while you are making a title, set the IK)WER switch to OFF once, then to CAMERA. The title you have made remains stored in memory. Advancing the characters Keep pressing the dial. m D. O 5o rapidly Making a blank Select a blank. It is counted as a character, 41 - CCD-TR96/TR916 only When you shoot, the _(_)_indicator appears. is working and the camcorder compensates This indicates that the SteadyShot for camera-shake. function You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot function. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Set STEADY SHOT to OFF The _(_)_indicator goes off. STEADY SHOT ! i-oH D OFF \ To activate the SteadyShot SetSTEADY SHOT to ON. function "_Y 4, J again Notes on the steady shot • The SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake. • When you switch the SteadyShot function on or off, the exposure may fluctuate. • When you record in 16:9FULL mode, the SteadyShot function does not work and the _i0)_indicator flashes. 42 You can create your own video program by editing with any other [] 8 nun, i-Ii[] Hi8, VHS, _ S-VHS, _ VHSC, S_t S-VHSC, [] Betamax or _ ED Batamax VCR that Kas video/audio inputs. After connecting the ca•corder to the VCR, (1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Insert a blank your recorded tape (or a tape you want tape into the ca•corder. to record over) into the VCR and insert (3) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point you want to start editing, then press || to put the camcorder in playback mode. {4) On the VCR, locate pause mode. (5) Press || tile recording on the ca•corder start point and put the VCR in recording wlaere pause m O. _0 R and VCR simultaneously to start editing. O Z N,,. 3 PLAY o : Signal flow To edit more scenes Repeat steps 3 to 5. To stop editing Press • STOP oi1both the camcorder and VCR. 43 Your camcorder becomes weak when you Sony CR2025 is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the lithium batter), or dead, the _% indicator flashes in the viewflnder for about 5 seconds set the POWER or Duracell switch DL-2025 to CAMERA. lithium present a risk of fire or explosion. manufacturers instructioias. The lithium (Fhe lithium battery battery Discard In this battery. case, replace the Use of any other used batteries according battery with battery may to the for the camcorder lasts for about one year under normal operation. that comes installed at the factory may not last one year.) Notes on lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. • Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. • The litlfitml batte D" has positive (+) side and negative (-) side as illustrated. Be sure to insert the lithium battery with the positive side facing out, (+) (-) WARNING The battery fire. 44 may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in a When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power Source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time. (1) Slide the cover and then pull it up. (2) Push the battery in once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the new lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing (4) Close the cover. Then slide tt_e cover until it clicks. out. m O. 0 4 45 You can reset the date and time in the menu (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. system. (3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set tile month, day, hour, and minutes by turning the control dial and pressing the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu MENU 4o o ,,!] ,,, 46 display. EXEC0"E_ EXEC0TE_ EXEOOTE_ E_ECOTE_ !l i EXECUTE CUTE C To correct the date Repeat steps 4 and 5. To check the date and and time setting time Press DA'IE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out. The year indicator 1996_ t changes the time indicator. as follows: 1997........... 2025 ! Note on the time IIIIIII indicator The internal clock of this camcorder 12:00:00 AM stands for midnight 12:00:00 PM stands for noon. Gt. operates on a 12-hour cycle. O 5" O The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode. Foreign 8 mm video You may not play back tapes recorded on a different TV color system. Because the TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back toreigr_ pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of "Using your camcorder abroad" to check the TV color system of foreign countries. 47 This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording planned. as you have Battery life is shorter in cold environment Battery efficiency is d_'creased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, recording in cold environment. if you are To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking tt_rough the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a cassette is inserted or removed. While you are using your camcorder, the remaining gradually as battery power is used up battery indicator decreases When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the c_ indicator appears and starts flashing. When the rXn indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes before and after the battery pack has been replaced. Note on the remaining battery indicator • The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The indicator on the batte D " pack is more accurate. • While you are using the battery case, the remaining battery indicator does not indicate correctly. CAUTION Never leave |he battery pack in temperatures parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. 48 above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car The battery heats up During charging or recording, tile battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern and is normal. Battery pack care • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life. • Xhe battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use aft_,r charging. Therefore, you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder. I How O to use the switch on the battery pack When the switch is supplied with the battery pack ([a] on page 50), you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not. S_t the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is completed. Set the switch t 9 the "red mark" position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself). The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turrdng on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one. Charging temperature You should charge batteries Lower temperatures require at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C). a longer charging time. Sony batteries are recommended Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your camcorder. A brand-new A brand-new completely. battery battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it 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 one year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but in this case the batter), life will be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity. 49 If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened. When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper. Be 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. When carrying the battery pack, attach to the terminal cover. [b] * • • • Keep the battery pack away from fire. Keep the battery pack dry. Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. [a] [b] - CCD-TR86/TR96 only • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries. • Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower tllan 50°F/10°C). • Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. • Do not disassemble or convert timebattery case. ,, Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock. • During recording, the batte D, case heats up. This is not cause for concern. • Prevent timeelectrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object. " If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the batte D" case from the camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case. 50 If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please take the following precautions. Inside the camcorder When the [] and _ indicators flash, moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If this happens, no other functions except for tape ejection will work. Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette compartment open for at least one hour, The camcorder can be used again if the [] indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. o On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture Turn off the power and do not use the carncorder for about one hour. How to prevent moisture becomes dim. condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder 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 in a one hour). 51 To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the !_ indicator and "_!wCI.EANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another in CAMERA mode or playback pictures are "noisy" or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. [a] li v [b] [a] Slightly dir W [tl] Dirty If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.) Caution Do not use a commercially video h_'ads available wet-type cleaning cassei-te. It may damage the N ote If the VS-25CLH cleaning Sony dealer. 52 cassette is not available in your area, consult )'our nearest 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 recommended accessories. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by your nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder. * Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally. • Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Built-in CL CL light • DO not knock or jolt the built-in or shorten the life of the bulb. light while it is turned on as it may damage • Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against cause a fire or damage the built-in light. On handling K O it may F 0 tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of or the cassette. used to sense the t,fpe of tape, thickness Camcorder something, the bulb of tape, and if the recording These holes ar_ tab is out or in. care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the cassette. PericKlically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. • Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish. • Do not let sand get into the calncorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dnst. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. 53 AC power adaptor Charging • Attach the battery pack firmly. • Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during • The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal. charging. Others • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the AC power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock. • Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. • Always keep the metal contacts clean. • Do not disassemble the unit. • Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. • While the nnit is in use, particularly during charging, receivers and video equipment because it will disturb 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 Notes Io • • • on dry keep it away from AM AM reception and video that are: batteries avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, Be sure to h',sert the batteries in the correct direction. Dry batteries are not rechargeable. Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. observe the following. • Do not use different types of batteries. • The batteries slowly discharge while not in use. * Do not use a battery that is leaking. If battery leakage occurred • Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries. • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult doctor. If any difficulty 54 should arise, unplug the unit and contact" "our nearest Sony dealer. a Each country or area has its own electricity and TV color systelns. camcorder abroad, check the following points. Before using your You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. m [ AC-V16/V16A _ ,,,,m_ _m,.,,,,_ Q. Q [a] O Ib] 5" ffere..._ .. _v,v, _;_,1_,_,._. , ...... .... 0 This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an N'I'_ system based TV or a PAL M system based TV with an NTSC/PAL M tra_coder. Check the following list. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belginm, 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 Brazil PAL N system Argentina_ Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Hungary, lran, lraq, Monaco, Poland, 55 If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troublesh(×)t the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power and contact your _my dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. source Power Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom The power is not on • The battery pack is not installed. -') Attach the battery pack firmly by pushing the h)wer part of the battery, pack until it clicks twice. (p. 8) • The battery is dead. -) Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. Copalect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 19) The power goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes I'urn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. (p. 10) • The battery is dead. ") Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6) The batteD" pack is quickly discharged. • The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 48) • The battery pack has not been charged fully. -'_Charge the battery pack again. (p. 6) • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannol be recharged. "1Use another batter), pack. (p. 19) Operation Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom START/STOP does not operate. • The tape is stuck to the drum. ") Eject the cassette. (p. 9) • The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 17) • The POWER switch is set to PLAYER. -1 Set it to CAMERA (p. 10) • The tab on the cassette is out (red). •_ Use a new cassette or slide the tab. (p. 9) The cassette cannot from the holder. be removed. • The battery is dead. •'1 Use a charged batter), pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 6, 19) No function except ejection works. for cassette • Moisture condensation •€ Remove the cassette has occurred. and leave the camcorder 1 hour. (p. 51) The tape transport 56 does not move when button is pressed. a tape • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. •4, Set it to PLAYER. (p. 17) • The tape has run out. -1 Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p 17) for at least )tom Cause and/or Corrective Actions ate or time indicator is flashing. • The lithium battery is weak or dead. 4" Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 45) • You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds. The camcorder is not malfunctioning. 4" You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon. ate or time indicator pears. • Reset the date and time. (p. 46) teadyShot function does not • STEADY SHO'I is set to OFF. re. (CCD TR96!TR916 4" Set STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 42) • The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. utofocusing only) flmction does not ding stops in a few seconds. • FOCUS is set to MAN UAL, Q. 4" Set it to AUTO (p. 32) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. 4" Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 32) * START!STOP MODE switch is set to _ or 5 SEC. ÷ Set it to _. (p. 26) de display position shifts • There are unwanted blanks before or after the title, 4" Delete them then select .1 ider function does not work. • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5 SEC or 4' Set it to r_ . (p, 26) uilt-in light turns off while in " LIGHI' is set to AUTO. uilt-in light turns on and off redly. 4" Set it to ON. (p. 36) • LIGHT is set to AUTO. 4" Set it to ON. (p. 36) uilt-m light does not turn on LIGHT is set to ON. '* Bulb is dead. 4" Replace the bulb. (p. 37) Continued O -_ . to the next page 57 Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder is not clear. Cause and/or Corrective Actions screen • The viewfinder lens i.snot adjusted. -) Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12) A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background. • The contrast lx_tween the subiect and background too high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning. -) Change locations. The picture is "noisy". • The video heads may t._*dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLH cleaning cassette.(p. 52) A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subiecl. • The camcorder An unknown picture is displayed the viewfinder. in is is not malfunctioning. • lf lO mhmtes elapsed after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. •-) Insert the cassette, and tile demonstration stops. You can make the demonstration not appear. (p. 24) Others Symptom The supplied Remott, Commander doc,s not work. cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF. + Set it to ON. (p. 23) • Something is blocking the infrared Remove the obstacle. rays. ' The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity. •"_Insert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 66) • The batteries are dead. ÷ hlsert 58 new ones. (p. 66) cmptom Cause and/or _e POWER lamp does not light. Corrective • Set the selector Actions to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect power cord. After about one minute, _eCllARGE lamp flashes. • See the following the try again. (p. 6) chart. Jhen the CHARGE lamp flashes beck through the following chart. i 5" Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor. Then install the same battery pack again. 5" O When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack. When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again tf the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, there is no problem." 1 When the CHARGE lamp flashes again When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again The problem is with.the AC power adaptor. If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, the problem is with the battery pack installed first. I Please contact our nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lan'tp may flash at the first charging. This does not indicate a problem. Repeat again to charge with the same battery pack. 59 Video Video recording system Four rotary heads, Helical scanning, FM system (SP/LP separate head) Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIR standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette (standard 8 ram) Recording/Playback time SP mode : 2 hours (P6-120) LP mode : 4 hours (P6 120) Fastforward/rewind time Approx. 8 rain. (P6-120) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (Color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 15x (Optical), 30x (Digital) F1.4 - 2.4 Filter diameter 1 ½ inches (37 mill) Focal distance f=3/h, 2 l,h inches (4.1 -61.5 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD TR86 : 1 _A6- 23 % inches (39 - 585 ram) CCD-TR96/TR916 : 1 7/827 7/ainches (47 - 705 mm) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-'I R86 : 0.6 lux at F 1.4 ccD-TR96/TR916 : 2 lux at F 1.4 Illumination range CCD- I R86 : 0.6 to 100,000 lux CCD-TR96/FR916 : 2 to 100,000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux 60 output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced Audio output Monaural, Phono jack 327 mV, (at load impedance 47 kilohm), impedance less than 2.2 kilofun RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5 V LANC control jack Stereo mini-minijack (o 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV, low impedance with 2.5 to 3 V DC output, impedance 6.8 kilohm (o 3.5 nun) Power requirements 7.5 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption CCD-TR86 : 3.4W CCD-TR96/TR916 : 3.5W Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (O°C to 40°C) Storage temperature -4°F to +I40°F (-20°C to +60°C) Dimensions (Approx.) 4 % x 4 % x 7 7&inches (111 x 105 x 200 ram) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) l lbll oz (780 g) Excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb3oz (1 kg) Including the battery pack NP-33, lithium battery CR20ZS, cassette P6-120 and shoulder strap Microphone Electret condenser microphone, monaural type Supplied accessories See page 5. Power requirements 110 - 240 V AC, 50i60Hz Power consumption AC-V16 : 20 W AC-V16A : 22 W Output voltage DC OUI in operation mode 7.5 V, !.8 A Battery charge tecminal 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP-33 (supplied), NP-60D, NP-C65, NP-68, NP-78, NP80/80D, NP-98/98D Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Dimensions (Approx.) 6 % x 1 uA_ x 3 inches (166 x 43 x 75 mm) (w/hid) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) AC-V16 : 15 oz (420 g) AC-V16A : 16 oz (450 g) Design subject notice. and specifications to change without are [] [] I [] [] Tape transport • STOP buttons REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) FF (fast forward) I| PAUSE These buttons will function mode. EDITSEARCH button LASER LINK button Lens cover Built-in microphone (p. 17, 18) =o here for Power zoom lever (p. 13) in PLAYER (p. 16) == I IR transmitter Remote sensor (p. 65) Aim the Remote Commander remote control. (p. 15) o [] Lighting aperture [] Viewfinder [] 16:9 WIDE button [] STEADY SHOT button TR916 only) (p. 42) (p, 12) (p. 30) (CCD-TR96/ 61 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] _2_ COUNTER RESET button [] TIME button (p. 25) [] DATE button (p. 25) [] Built-in light (p. 36) [] MENU button START/STOP MODE [] DISPLAY button [] Recording TITLE button switch (p. 10, 26) lamp !14 Focus dial (p. 32) FOCUS switch (p. 32) 62 (p. 38) (p. 22) (p. 18) PICTURE EFFECT button Lithium (p. 12) battery (p. 29) compartment (p. 45) [] [] [] [] [] o. [] POWER switch (p. 10, 17) Display window FADER button [] Menu control dial (p. 22) [] BATT (battery release) (p. 27) (p. 33) AE dial (p, 35) Eyecup Viewfinder _ (p, 69) BACK LIGHT button PROGRAM [] adjustment STANDBY switch lever (p. 12) LANC control jack stands for Local Application Control Bus system, The _' control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. knob (p. 8) (p. 10) START/STOP button (p. 10) 63 [] [] [] [] @ @ [] [] [] EJECT knob (p. 9) [] Hooks for shoulder [] Battery mounting [] Grip strap (p. 14) [] Cassette compartment [] RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor jack strap surface (p. 8) [] VIDEO/AUDIO [] LIGHT switch (p. 36) [] MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a "plugin-power" microphone. (p. g) DC out) OUT jack (p. 16) [] Tripod receptacle (p. 14) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap _. 2 64 Using the Remote Make ]'he sure that buttons function Commander COMMANDER that have the _me is set to ON name ill the menu on the Remote system Commander as on the camcorder identically. m CL a5 O o [] Transmitter Point toward START/STOP the remote the camcorder camcorder. Tape transport .sensor to control after turning buttons Size AA (R6) battery on the [] button Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable Remote Commander. on the (p. 18) holder (p. 66) 65 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries diagram inside the battery' compartment. Note on battery to the life The batteries for the Remote When the batteries become Commander weak or dead, last about 6 months under normal operation. the Remote Commander does not work, To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove tile batteries when you will not use the Remote Colrm_ander for a long time Remote control direction Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor within the range as shown below. 66 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 on the camcorder and the Remote Commander. • This carncorder 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 _f the VCR with black paper. To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting in tho menu system. You can also start the demonstration by the following operation. 1> Q. O To enter Demo mode (1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Furn STANDBY up. (3) While holding down I_ set the POWER switch to CAMH,_A. To exit Demo mode (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) While holding down o 3 =o to PLAYER. • set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 67 In the viewfinder [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] f [] DATE_ [] [] % Power zoom indicator _21 Manual 68 focus (p. 13) Ill] Tape transport mode (p. 12) indicaror (p. 32) [] Tape counter AE indicator (p. 35) I_ 5 SEC recording [] PROGRAM [] SteadyShot indicator (CCD-TR96/TR916 only) (p. 42) [] Back light indicator [] FADER indicator [] Wide mode indicator [] Picture Effect indicator [] Lithium battery indicator [] SP/LP recording mode indicator [_] Warning (p. 10) indicator indicator battery (p. 26) (p. 70) [] Remaining indicator [] AUTO [] Date or Time (p. 25) [] Recording (p. 48) (p. 33) (p. 27) (p. 30) (p. 29) (p. 44) (p. 10) DATE indicator lamp/battery (p. 10) lamp (p. 10) n the display window ® f u' ll""l. ,.._J' I_W. Iu II'IAM ,J| [] mmmm 1_ Warning indicators (p. 70) O Recording mode indicator (SP/LP) 5" (p. 10) [] Remaining battery ,!_1-_ _i]'* [] Date or time Tape counter indicator _ (p, 48) .,,[Zi]-*,r---) & o (p. 25) (p. 12) 69 The warning indicators and the recording lamp flash to inform you of the following situation. The illustrations below are the warning indicators of the viewfinder. The same indicators flash also} in the display window. J_: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON. [] [] [] [] _eo8 il\ [] ] xl_t DSB___C _tl _ i_ _ -?_.c _ ® , C LE_A_l'lNG .,--,. "_ [] _eeo !" CASSETTE L_!_7 [] [] The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. The video heads may be contaminated. (p. 52) Fast flashing: The battery is dead. The tape is near the end. Some other trouble The tape has run out. [] NO tape has been inserted. [] The tab on the tape is out (red). (p. 9) [] Moisture (p. 51) A indicator is inserted. 7O condensation appears has occurred. only when the cassette has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. (p. 44) This indicator flashes just only after powering on. J A M, N, O, P Adjusting viewfinder ......... 12 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Manual ............................................ AUTO DATE ....................... focus ....................... PICTURE EFFECT 26 Playback 10 Playback pause ................... Power sources ..................... Power B 32 29 on TV ................... 17 zoom ......................... PROGRAM BACK LIGHI ............ AE ................... 18 19 13 35 ...................... 33 BEEP ............................... 11, 23 Built-in light ......................... 36 / Qo R REC MODE ......................... 23 Rec. Review ......................... 15 Remote Commander .......... 65 Camera recording Car battery Charging ............... 10 ........................... 21 battery ................... 6 Remote control jack (LANC) ............................................ Rewind 63 ................................. 17 O. a: O o o Cleaning video heads ......... 52 COUNTER RESET .............. 12 D Shoulder DATE/TIME Sports mode ......................... STANDBY ............................ ....................... 25 Demonstration .................... 24 Digital zoom .................. 13, 23 strap ..................... 64 34 10 Standby mode ..................... 11 STEADY SHOT ................... 42 Supplied accessories ............. 5 E T, U, V Editing .................................. 43 EDITSEARCH ..................... 15 EJECT .............................. ......... 9 F,G,H Fade-in/Fade-out FADER ............... 27 ................................. Fast-forward ........................ 5 sec. recording 'lape counter ........................ 12 Title ....................................... 38 Tripod mounting ................ 14 Trouble check ...................... 56 Twilight mode ..................... 34 27 17 ................... 26 High-speed shutter mode .. 34 House current ...................... 19 W, X, Y, Z Wide mode Zoom .......................... .................................... 30 13 I, J, K, L LANC ................................... 63 LASER LINK ....................... 16 Lithium battery ................... 44 71

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