Sony CCD-TR78 Recording with the Date or Time, Using a Car Battery, To remove the battery case

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To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 8).

When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent malfunction.

Using a Car Battery

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

To remove the DC pack

The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 8).

Recording with the Date or Time

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE(+) or TIME(NEXT). You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded.

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory.

 

Using Alternative Power Sources/Recording with the

To Stop Recording with the Date or Time

Date

Press DATE(+) or TIME(NEXT) again. Recording continues.

or

 

Note

Time

You cannot superimpose a title during recording the date or time.

 

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Contents
Video Camera Recorder h Welcome to video h For the Customers in the U.S.ATable of Contents Precaution on Copyright Using This ManualPrecautions on Camcorder Care Before You BeginChecking Supplied Accessories Charging the Battery Pack Charging and Installing the Battery PackGetting Started Charging TimeTo Remove the Battery Pack Battery LifeInstalling the Battery Pack Charging and Installing the Battery PackInserting a Cassette To Eject the CassetteTo Prevent Accidental Erasure Basic Operations Camera RecordingTo Stop Recording Momentarily a To Finish Recording bCCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98 To Focus the Viewfinder LensRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesCamera Recording When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaUsing the Zoom Feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming Speed Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for Better ShootingTo Begin Re-recording Checking the Recorded PictureConnections for Playback Connecting Directly to a TVIf a VCR is connected to a TV To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input JacksPlaying Back a Tape Various Playback Modes Playing Back a TapeTo view a still picture playback pause To locate a scene Picture SearchUsing Alternative Power Sources Using the House CurrentAdvanced Operations Using the Battery Case Using Alternative Power SourcesTo remove the adaptor Model Typical recording time Continuous recording timeTo remove the battery case Using a Car BatteryRecording with the Date or Time To Stop Recording with the Date or TimeTo Turn On the Built-in Light Automatically Using the Built-in LightReplacing the Bulb Selecting the Best Mode Using the Program AE FunctionUsing the Program AE Function ŒSports mode Twilight modeShooting with Backlighting After ShootingThis function is also effective under following conditions To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode Selecting the START/STOP ModeSuperimposing a Title To Superimpose from the BeginningTo Superimpose On the Way of Recording Using the Steady Shot Function Using the Steady Shot FunctionTo Release the Steady Shot CCD-TR88/TR98 onlyChanging the Mode Settings Selecting the Mode Setting of Each ItemZoom x24/x12 Editing onto Another Tape To Edit More ScenesTo Stop Editing Additional Information Changing the Lithium Battery in the CamcorderChanging the Lithium Battery Changing the Lithium Battery in the CamcorderTo Correct the Date and Time Setting Resetting the Date and TimeYear indicator changes as follows To Check the Date and TimePreparing the Battery Pack Tips for Using the Battery PackWhen to Replace the Battery Playback ModesTips for Using the Battery Pack Brand-new Battery After Long StorageBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred How to Prevent Moisture Condensation Maintenance Information and PrecautionsMoisture Condensation Inside the CamcorderVideo Head Cleaning Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder Maintenance Information and PrecautionsTo Reattach the Eyecup CCD-TR78/TR88 onlyPrecautions Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesDifference in Color Systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions PowerTrouble Check CamcorderTrouble Check PictureOthers AC Power Adaptor When the Charge Lamp FlashesWhen the Charge lamp Video Camera Recorder SpecificationsApplicable battery Sony battery pack Ni-Cd type Storage temperature -4F to +140F -20C to +60C DimensionsOutput voltage Identifying the Parts Viewfinder adjustment ring p @£ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p @¼ Grip strap p@¥ Tripod receptacle p @» Tape transport buttons p Identifying the PartsRemote Commander Attaching the shoulder strapTransmitter Preparing the Remote Commander Using the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter Demo mode Remote Control DirectionTo exit Demo mode To Watch the DemonstrationOperation Indicators Battery Remaining K, L O, PV, W, X, Y
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