Using Alternative Power Sources | Sony CCD-TR88, CCD-TR78, CCD-TR98

Advanced Operations

Using Alternative Power Sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p.6), the house current, alkaline battery, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place	Power source	Accessory to be used
Indoors	House current	Supplied AC power adaptor

Outdoor	Battery pack	Battery pack NP-33 (supplied), NP-98/98D, NP-80/80D,
		NP-68, NP-66/66H, NP-C65, NP-60D

	Size AA (LR 6) Alkaline	Battery case (supplied)
	battery

In the car	12 V or 24 V car battery	DC pack DCP-77

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Using the House Current

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1)Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface. Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly.

(2)Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).

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Playing Back a Tape/Using Alternative Power Sources

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Sony CCD-TR88, CCD-TR78, CCD-TR98 Using Alternative Power Sources, Using the House Current, Advanced Operations

Contents

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