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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Sony CCD-TR78, CCD-TR88 Using a Car Battery, To Stop Recording with the Date or Time, To remove the battery case