Camera Recording, Basic Operations | Sony CCD-TR88, CCD-TR78

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time (p. 33) before you start recording. When you reset the date and time, the date is automatically recorded for 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, slide it to CAMERA.

(2)Slide the START/STOP MODE switch to .

(3)Turn STANDBY up. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(4)Press START/STOP (red button). The camcorder starts recording and the “STBY” indicator changes to the “REC” indicator.

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode. Set REC MODE (p. 29) according to the length of your planned recording before you start.

To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP again. The “REC” indicator in the viewfinder changes to the “STBY” indicator (Standby mode).

To Finish Recording [b]

Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette (p. 9) and remove the battery pack (p. 8).

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Sony CCD-TR88, CCD-TR78 Camera Recording, Basic Operations, To Stop Recording Momentarily a, To Finish Recording b

Contents

Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in the U.S.A Welcome to video h Table of Contents Precautions on Camcorder Care Using This ManualPrecaution on Copyright Before You Begin Checking Supplied Accessories Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging Time Battery Life To Remove the Battery Pack Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack To Eject the Cassette Inserting a CassetteTo Prevent Accidental Erasure To Stop Recording Momentarily a Camera RecordingBasic Operations To Finish Recording b Recording with the START/STOP button depressed To Focus the Viewfinder LensCCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98 Shooting scenery in several short takes When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Camera Recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the Zoom FeatureZooming Speed Hints for Better Shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Checking the Recorded Picture To Begin Re-recording If 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 Jacks Playing Back a Tape To view a still picture playback pause Playing Back a TapeVarious Playback Modes To locate a scene Picture Search Using the House Current Using Alternative Power SourcesAdvanced Operations To remove the adaptor Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the Battery Case Model Typical recording time Continuous recording time Recording with the Date or Time Using a Car BatteryTo remove the battery case To Stop Recording with the Date or Time Using the Built-in Light To Turn On the Built-in Light Automatically Replacing the Bulb Using the Program AE Function Using the Program AE FunctionSelecting the Best Mode ŒSports mode Twilight mode After Shooting Shooting with BacklightingThis function is also effective under following conditions Selecting the START/STOP Mode To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode To Superimpose from the Beginning Superimposing a TitleTo Superimpose On the Way of Recording To Release the Steady Shot Using the Steady Shot FunctionUsing the Steady Shot Function CCD-TR88/TR98 only Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item Changing the Mode SettingsZoom x24/x12 To Edit More Scenes Editing onto Another TapeTo Stop Editing Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Additional Information Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Changing the Lithium Battery Year indicator changes as follows Resetting the Date and TimeTo Correct the Date and Time Setting To Check the Date and Time When to Replace the Battery Tips for Using the Battery PackPreparing the Battery Pack Playback Modes Tips for Using the Battery Pack After Long Storage Brand-new BatteryBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred Moisture Condensation Maintenance Information and PrecautionsHow to Prevent Moisture Condensation Inside the Camcorder Video Head Cleaning To Reattach the Eyecup Maintenance Information and PrecautionsRemoving Dust from inside the Viewfinder CCD-TR78/TR88 only Precautions Power Sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadDifference in Color Systems Trouble Check PowerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Camcorder Picture Trouble CheckOthers When the Charge Lamp Flashes AC Power AdaptorWhen the Charge lamp Specifications Video Camera Recorder Storage temperature -4F to +140F -20C to +60C Dimensions Applicable battery Sony battery pack Ni-Cd typeOutput voltage Identifying the Parts @¼ Grip strap p Viewfinder adjustment ring p @£ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p@¥ Tripod receptacle p Identifying the Parts @» Tape transport buttons p Attaching the shoulder strap Remote CommanderTransmitter Using the Remote Commander Preparing the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To exit Demo mode Remote Control DirectionTo enter Demo mode To Watch the Demonstration Operation Indicators Battery Remaining O, P K, LV, W, X, Y