Sony CCD-TR98, CCD-TR78, CCD-TR88 For the Customers in the U.S.A, Welcome to video h

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Welcome to video h

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert 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 shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.

MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal.

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

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only).

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel- cadmium batteries.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

WARNING

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

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Contents
Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in the U.S.A Welcome to video hTable of Contents Precautions on Camcorder Care Using This ManualPrecaution on Copyright Before You BeginChecking Supplied Accessories Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Life To Remove the Battery PackCharging and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackTo Prevent Accidental Erasure Inserting a CassetteTo Eject the Cassette To Stop Recording Momentarily a Camera RecordingBasic Operations To Finish Recording bRecording with the START/STOP button depressed To Focus the Viewfinder LensCCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98 Shooting scenery in several short takesWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Camera RecordingZooming Speed Using the Zoom FeatureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Hints for Better Shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking the Recorded Picture To Begin Re-recordingIf a VCR is connected to a TV Connecting Directly to a TVConnections for Playback To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input JacksPlaying Back a Tape To view a still picture playback pause Playing Back a TapeVarious Playback Modes To locate a scene Picture SearchAdvanced Operations Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the House Current To remove the adaptor Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the Battery Case Model Typical recording time Continuous recording timeRecording with the Date or Time Using a Car BatteryTo remove the battery case To Stop Recording with the Date or TimeUsing the Built-in Light To Turn On the Built-in Light AutomaticallyReplacing the Bulb Using the Program AE Function Using the Program AE FunctionSelecting the Best Mode ŒSports mode Twilight modeThis function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with BacklightingAfter Shooting Selecting the START/STOP Mode To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC ModeTo Superimpose On the Way of Recording Superimposing a TitleTo Superimpose from the Beginning To Release the Steady Shot Using the Steady Shot FunctionUsing the Steady Shot Function CCD-TR88/TR98 onlyZoom x24/x12 Changing the Mode SettingsSelecting the Mode Setting of Each Item To Stop Editing Editing onto Another TapeTo Edit More Scenes Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Additional InformationChanging the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Changing the Lithium BatteryYear indicator changes as follows Resetting the Date and TimeTo Correct the Date and Time Setting To Check the Date and TimeWhen to Replace the Battery Tips for Using the Battery PackPreparing the Battery Pack Playback ModesTips for Using the Battery Pack Be Sure to Observe the Following Brand-new BatteryAfter Long Storage If battery leakage occurred Moisture Condensation Maintenance Information and PrecautionsHow to Prevent Moisture Condensation Inside the CamcorderVideo Head Cleaning To Reattach the Eyecup Maintenance Information and PrecautionsRemoving Dust from inside the Viewfinder CCD-TR78/TR88 onlyPrecautions Difference in Color Systems Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Trouble Check PowerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions CamcorderOthers Trouble CheckPicture When the Charge lamp AC Power AdaptorWhen the Charge Lamp Flashes Specifications Video Camera RecorderOutput voltage Applicable battery Sony battery pack Ni-Cd typeStorage temperature -4F to +140F -20C to +60C Dimensions Identifying the Parts @¥ Tripod receptacle p Viewfinder adjustment ring p @£ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p@¼ Grip strap p Identifying the Parts @» Tape transport buttons pTransmitter Remote CommanderAttaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Preparing the Remote CommanderUsing the Remote Commander To exit Demo mode Remote Control DirectionTo enter Demo mode To Watch the DemonstrationOperation Indicators Battery Remaining V, W, X, Y K, LO, P
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