Connections for Playback

You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. It is recommended to use the house current as the power source (p. 19).

If a VCR is connected to a TV

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to LINE IN on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR on the TV.

: Signal flow

Connecting Directly to a TV

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to your TV by using the the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR on the TV.

: Signal flow

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the TV or the VCR. With this connection, the sound is monaural.

To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

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Sony CCD-TR88, CCD-TR78, CCD-TR98 Connections for Playback, If a VCR is connected to a TV, Connecting Directly to a TV

Contents

Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in the U.S.A Welcome to video h Table of Contents Using This Manual Precaution on CopyrightPrecautions on Camcorder Care Before You Begin Checking Supplied Accessories Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackGetting Started 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 Camera Recording Basic OperationsTo Stop Recording Momentarily a To Finish Recording b To Focus the Viewfinder Lens CCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98Recording with the START/STOP button depressed 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 Connecting Directly to a TV Connections for PlaybackIf a VCR is connected to a TV To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks Playing Back a Tape Playing Back a Tape Various Playback ModesTo view a still picture playback pause To locate a scene Picture Search Using the House Current Using Alternative Power SourcesAdvanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources Using the Battery CaseTo remove the adaptor Model Typical recording time Continuous recording time Using a Car Battery To remove the battery caseRecording with the Date or Time 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 Selecting the Best ModeUsing the Program AE Function 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 Using the Steady Shot Function Using the Steady Shot FunctionTo Release the Steady Shot 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 Resetting the Date and Time To Correct the Date and Time SettingYear indicator changes as follows To Check the Date and Time Tips for Using the Battery Pack Preparing the Battery PackWhen to Replace the Battery Playback Modes Tips for Using the Battery Pack After Long Storage Brand-new BatteryBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred Maintenance Information and Precautions How to Prevent Moisture CondensationMoisture Condensation Inside the Camcorder Video Head Cleaning Maintenance Information and Precautions Removing Dust from inside the ViewfinderTo Reattach the Eyecup CCD-TR78/TR88 only Precautions Power Sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadDifference in Color Systems Power Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsTrouble Check 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 Remote Control Direction To enter Demo modeTo exit Demo mode To Watch the Demonstration Operation Indicators Battery Remaining O, P K, LV, W, X, Y