Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions Specifications, Video camera recorder

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Specifications

Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940:

4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87:

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning FM system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

8mm video format cassette CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97: Standard 8 CCD-TR917/TR940:

Hi8 or standard 8

Recording / Playback time (using 120 min. cassette)

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Image device

CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder

Color 113,578 (521 x 218)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 7⁄16 in. (37 mm) CCD-TR57:

16 × (Optical), 32 × (Digital) CCD-TR67/TR87:

16 × (Optical), 64 × (Digital) CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940:

18 × (Optical), 72 × (Digital)

Focal distance

CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87: 3⁄16 - 2 5⁄8 in. (4.1 - 65.6 mm) CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940: 3⁄16 - 8 in. (4.1 - 73.8 mm)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

CCD-TR57/TR67:

1 9⁄16 - 24 7⁄8 in. (39.4 - 630 mm) CCD-TR87:

1 7⁄8 - 29 3⁄4 in. (47.2 - 755 mm) CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940:

1 7⁄8 - 33 1⁄2 in. (47.2 - 850 mm)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

CCD-TR57/TR67: 0.4 lux at F 1.4 CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940: 0.7 lux at F 1.4 CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940:

0 lux ( in NightShot mode)*

Illumination range

CCD-TR57/TR67:

0.4 lux to 100,000 lux CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940: 0.7 lux to 100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

*Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input and output connectors

S video input/output (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced

Video input (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)/output

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced

Audio input (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)/output

CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97: Monaural, Phone jack, 327 mV CCD-TR917/TR940: Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)

327 mV, (at output impedance

47 kilohms) impedance less than

2.2 kilohms

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5V

Headphone jack (CCD-TR917/ TR940 only)

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kilohms (ø 3.5 mm) CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97: Monaural type CCD-TR917/TR940: Stereo type

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Contents Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917For the customers in the U.S.A Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Types of differencesPrecautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective useWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packBatt Release Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packCCD-TR57/TR67 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC modeHints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Not suppliedConnections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo play back on a TV Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesPrecaution Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesUsing a car battery To remove the car battery chargerChanging the mode settings PlayerREC MODE* SP/LP Changing the mode settingsBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only REC LAMP* ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time Edit ON/OFFAfter shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyFader Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function MonotoneWhen fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce functionShooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlySelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull To cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectSepia Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeShooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteCCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light To turn on the built-in light automaticallyUsing the built-in light Replacing the bulbReleasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againEditing onto another tape To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batterySetup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Simple setting of clock by time difference Additional informationUsable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette typesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packLife of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperatureHow the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Built-in lightOn handling tapes AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder carePower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorderSpecifications Mass ApproxIdentifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Video control buttons p p Stop stopIdentifying the parts @¤ Control dial p@ #ª # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTo prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window@Á Full charge indicator p Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index