Sony CCD-TR78, CCD-TR88, CCD-TR98 operation manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Using This Manual 4

Checking Supplied Accessories 5

Getting Started

Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6

Inserting a Cassette 9

Basic Operations

Camera Recording 10

Using the Zoom Feature 13

Hints for Better Shooting 14

Checking the Recorded Picture 15

Connections for Playback 16

Playing Back a Tape 17

Advanced Operations

Using Alternative Power Sources 19

Recording with the Date or Time 21

Using the Built-in Light 22

Using the PROGRAM AE Function 24

Shooting with Backlighting 25

Selecting the START/STOP Mode 26

Superimposing a Title 27

Using the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-TR88/TR98 only) 28

Changing the Mode Settings 29

Editing onto Another Tape 30

Additional Information

Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder 31

Resetting the Date and Time 33

Playback Modes 34

Tips for Using the Battery Pack 34

Maintenance Information and Precautions 38

Using Your Camcorder Abroad 42

Trouble Check 43

Specifications 46

Identifying the Parts 48

Warning Indicators 55

Index Back cover

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Contents Video Camera Recorder h Welcome to video h For the Customers in the U.S.ATable of Contents Before You Begin Using This ManualPrecaution on Copyright Precautions on Camcorder CareChecking Supplied Accessories Charging Time Charging and Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedTo Remove the Battery Pack Battery LifeInstalling the Battery Pack Charging and Installing the Battery PackInserting a Cassette To Eject the CassetteTo Prevent Accidental Erasure To Finish Recording b Camera RecordingBasic Operations To Stop Recording Momentarily aShooting scenery in several short takes To Focus the Viewfinder LensCCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98 Recording with the START/STOP button depressedCamera 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 PictureTo Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks Connecting Directly to a TVConnections for Playback If a VCR is connected to a TVPlaying Back a Tape To locate a scene Picture Search Playing Back a TapeVarious Playback Modes To view a still picture playback pauseUsing Alternative Power Sources Using the House CurrentAdvanced Operations Model Typical recording time Continuous recording time Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the Battery Case To remove the adaptorTo Stop Recording with the Date or Time Using a Car BatteryTo remove the battery case Recording with the Date or TimeTo Turn On the Built-in Light Automatically Using the Built-in LightReplacing the Bulb ŒSports mode Twilight mode Using the Program AE FunctionSelecting the Best Mode Using the Program AE FunctionShooting 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 CCD-TR88/TR98 only Using the Steady Shot FunctionUsing the Steady Shot Function To Release the Steady ShotChanging 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 Check the Date and Time Resetting the Date and TimeTo Correct the Date and Time Setting Year indicator changes as followsPlayback Modes Tips for Using the Battery PackPreparing the Battery Pack When to Replace the BatteryTips for Using the Battery Pack Brand-new Battery After Long StorageBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred Inside the Camcorder Maintenance Information and PrecautionsHow to Prevent Moisture Condensation Moisture CondensationVideo Head Cleaning CCD-TR78/TR88 only Maintenance Information and PrecautionsRemoving Dust from inside the Viewfinder To Reattach the EyecupPrecautions Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesDifference in Color Systems Camcorder PowerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble CheckTrouble 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 Watch the Demonstration Remote Control DirectionTo enter Demo mode To exit Demo modeOperation Indicators Battery Remaining K, L O, PV, W, X, Y

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