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Sony CCD-TR86, CCD-TR916, CCD-TR96 Using alternative power sources, Note on power sources, Using the house current, (1), (2), Place, Power source, Advanced operations, Accessory to be used

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, 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 (Ni-Cd type)

	Size AA(LR6) Alkaline	Supplied battery case (CCD-TR86/
	battery	TR96 only)

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

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

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. Make sure that you hear clicks twice.

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

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Contents

CCD-TR96 Welcome To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U.S.A CAUTION For the Customers in CANADA Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Note on TV color systems Precaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charging Time Battery life To remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] To finish recording [b] To focus the viewfinder lens Using the zoom feature Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Hints for better shooting Checking the recorded picture To stop playback To begin re-recording Connections for playback Connecting directly to a VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jack To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using the AV cordless IR receiver – LASER LINK Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander To erase the indicators Various playback modes Using alternative power sources Note on power sources Using the house current WARNING PRECAUTION To remove the adaptor Using alkaline batteries – CCD-TR86/TR96only Using a car battery To remove the DC pack Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes Items for CAMERA mode only CLOCK SET DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF Notes on DEMO MODE To look at the demonstration at once Recording with the date or time To stop recording with the date or time Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Fade-inand fade-out When fading in [a] When fading out [b] To cancel the fade-in/fade-outfunction When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to or 5 SEC Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect Using picture effect function Returning to normal mode Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode CINEMA [b] 16:9FULL [e] CINEMA Using the wide mode function To cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually To return to the autofocus mode Shooting with backlighting After shooting Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode Using the PROGRAM AE function Returning to automatic mode Using the built-inlight To stop using the built-inlight To turn on the built-inlight automatically DANGER Replacing the bulb Superimposing a title Selecting the language Using titles To superimpose from the beginning To superimpose on the way of recording To select the title position Making your own titles To erase the title you have made To change the title you have made Releasing the STEADY SHOT function – CCD-TR96/TR916only To activate the SteadyShot function again Editing onto another tape To edit more scenes To stop editing Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting To check the date and time The year indicator changes as follows: Playback modes Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Battery life is shorter in cold environment To save battery power The battery heats up Battery pack care How to use the switch on the battery pack The life of the battery pack Charging temperature Notes on the terminals Be sure to observe the following Notes on the battery case Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation Inside the camcorder On the lens How to prevent moisture condensation Video head cleaning Caution Note Precautions Camcorder operation Built-inlight On handling tapes Camcorder care AC power adaptor Notes on dry batteries Using your camcorder abroad Power sources Difference in color systems NTSC system PAL system Trouble check Camcorder Power Trouble check Picture Others When the CHARGE lamp flashes Specifications Video camera recorder Identifying the parts Identifying the parts Page Attaching the shoulder strap Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander Remote control direction To watch the demonstration Operation indicators In the viewfinder In the display window Warning indicators Index