Sony Handycam CCD-TR30 Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No. CCD-TR28/TR30 Model No.
- Page 2 Ni-Cd TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT unwanted batteries to your nearest THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN Sony Service Center or Factory EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER Service Center for collection, OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY recycling or proper disposal.
- Page 3 Welcome to Video 8 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam ® camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
- Page 4 Before The instructions in this manual are for two models, CCD-TR28 and CCD-TR30. CCD-TR28 and CCD-TR30 are different in body color. The former is gray and the latter is black. There is no difference in function. If you want to shoot as soon as possible, read the chapters "Getting Staffed" and "Basic Operations" first.
- Page 5 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RFU-95UC RFU-9OUC Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 36) "o NP-55 Battery pack (1) (p. 6) AC*V25/V25A/V258/V25C AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 42) CR2025 Lithium Battery (Installed in the camcorder) (1) (p.
- Page 6 Getting Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC-V25/V25A/V25B/V25C AC power adaptor. Charge the battery pack on a fiat place without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
- Page 7 Important! Use the battery completely before re-charging! Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely. Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge...
- Page 8 (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder, and slide the battery pack to the right. Removing the Battery Pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the left.
- Page 9 This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Always Carry Additional Batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording cold environment.
- Page 10 50*F to 86"F (from 10°C to 30"C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. Sony Batteries are Recommended Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your Handycam eamcorder. A Brand-new Battery A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. Recharging...
- Page 11 i!!i i;!_! < If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened. When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeat installing and removing the battery pack.
- Page 12 Make sure that the power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT knob, slide it down, The cassette holder automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette holder by pressing the "PUSH"...
- Page 13 Before you use the camcorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Make sure that the power source is atlached to the camcorder. (1) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (2) While pressing the green button of the POWER...
- Page 14 For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: ;AIII I lm • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a] •...
- Page 15 Basic Operations M,'ff,e sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. When you start recording, :late is automatically recorded for 10 seconds (AUTO DATE feature), This feature works only once a Jay. You can use the Remote Commander to record yourself...
- Page 16 Note on the tape counter The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. Note on the AUTO DATE feature •...
- Page 17 Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. You can also use the zoom to decide on a shooting angle before you start recording, For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.
- Page 18 While you are recording, press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). The date or time displayed in the viewfinder is recorded 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. To Stop Recording with the Date and Time...
- Page 19 You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. There several ways to connect the carncorder to your TV. Connect the camcorder to the TV using the supplied RFU adaptor. Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent speaker damage...
- Page 20 You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR (p. 19). You can use the supplied Remote Commander to control playback, if you want. Before using the Remote Commander, make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON (p.
- Page 21 YOU can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house urrent, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want o _.*se your camcorder. Place Power source Accessory to be used ..
- Page 22 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 cal_cord To remove the DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
- Page 23 You can create your own video program by editing with any other Ell 8 ram, /NIiI_ His0 _ VHS, S-VHS, _ VHSC, _ S-VHSC, 1_ Betamax or _ ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR using an A/V connecting cable (not supplied). (p. 19) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
- Page 24 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell Dk-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Note on Lithium Battery The lithium battery has a positive (+) side and a negative (-) side as illustrated below.
- Page 25 WARNING The battery may explodeif mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, or dispose of infire. Caution Keep the lithium battery nut of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately, camcorder's dock is set to East Standard Time at the factory, but you can reset the date and 5"...
- Page 26 To Correct the Date and Time Settings Press TIME (NEXT) repeatedly until the minute digits stop flashing. Then repeat steps 1 and 2. To Check the Preset Date and Time Press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off. Note on the setting of the year When you set the year, each time you press DATE (+) the digits change as follows.
- Page 27 Slight contamination [b] Critical contamination If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony VS-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.) Caution Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette.
- Page 28 To Reattach the Viewfinder Barrel (1) Align the mark on the viewfinder barrel with the mark on the viewfinder and push in the viewfinder barrel until it clicks. (2) Turn it clockwise until it stops and push it in. MOi tu: Condehsat n If the camcorder is brought...
- Page 29 On the Lens If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about one hour. How to Prevent Moisture Condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
- Page 30 But this is normal. • Do not place the unit in locations where it is; - Extremely hot or coId - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
- Page 31 Each country has its own electricity and TV color system. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
- Page 32 START/STOP button (p. 15) POWER switch (p. 15, 2=0) DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) buttons (p. 25) STANDBY switch (p. 15) ]Lithium battery compartment []Battery mounting surface (p. 8) (bottom of the camcorder) (p. 34)" Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 38) BA'I-r (battery eject) knob (p.
- Page 33 PAUSE STOP REW(_ --PLAY-- (_)FF _i_: ii_ !!ii!i _i_i!!!ill i!ii_i:ill ¸i¸i'¸¸¸_i_¸_¸:_; Tape transport buttons (p, 20) Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p, 13) STOP Eyecup REW (rewind) 1::> PLAY (playback) Viewflnder (p. I3) FF (advancing the tape) PAUSE Camera recording/battery lamp _1-_ Built-in microphone [_] Tripod receptacle (p.
- Page 34 Power zoom button (p. 17) _'41 Cassette holder (p. 12) EJECT knob (p. 12) []MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) an optiona] Connect extema] microphone REMOTE _ (LANC) control jack (stereo or monaural). t,_ stands for Local Application Control This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power"...
- Page 35 For details on each indicator, refer to the pages indicated in the parentheses. Lights up when playing back a tape recorded Remaining tape length indicator in LP mode, _1 ..IE - - - _" $ [_ E - - - "_"Sr"--'_7 E.._ S [ZZZZ] E Warning...
- Page 36 The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function identically. []Size AA (R6) battery holder [ 1_ Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control START/STOP button the camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on the camcorder, Power zoom button []Tape...
- Page 37 • This camcorder works at commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote contro! misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend...
- Page 38 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap (p. 32).
- Page 39 _--. 2 Ix to 100,000 Ix 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode Recommended illumination Application Sony battery packs NP-S5/55H, More than 100 Ix NP-O0D, NP-6OH, NP-77H. NP-80/80D Operating temperature input and output:Connectors 32"F to 104°F (0"C to 40°C)
- Page 40 If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, Cause Symptom Corrective Acti0ns page The battery is not attached.
- Page 41 The image on the The viewfinder lens is not Adjust the viewfinder lens, _:_i viewfinder screen is not adjusted. :_ dear. The contrast between the The camcorder is not A vertical band appears vhen a subject such as subject and background is malfunctioning.
- Page 42 T he CHARGE lamp flashes. adaptor. Please contact your Sony dealer. • If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging. But this is not a problem. Repeat again to...
- Page 43 _-_+PaO_e other trouble has occurred. The flashingis slow. +..... Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. The tape has run out. The flashing becomes rapid. ]The lithium battery is...
- Page 44 ......25 DISPLAY ........20 Editing .........23 EJECT ........... Eyecup .........14 l:or Product information or operation, call: SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER 201-308-9272 or write I'o: Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge. New Jersey 07656-8,003 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...