Sony Handycam CCD-TR30 Operation Manual

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Page 1 Owner's 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. Model No. CCD-TR28/TR30 Serial No.
Page 2 INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel- cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you call...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome to Video 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 You Begin
Before You Begin The instructions in this manual are for two models, CCD-TR28 and CCD-TR30. CCD-TR28 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 Started"...
Page 5: Checking Supplied Accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. £ Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 36) "o NP-55 Battery pack (1) (p. 6) AC-V25/V25A AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 42) CR2025 Lithium Battery (Installed in the camcorder) (1) (p. 24) Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (E) (p.
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started 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 AC power adaptor. Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor, then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
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 it fully again.
Page 8: Welcome To Video
(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: Tips For Using The Battery Pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your hatteD" 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 The Battery Heats Up During charging or recording, the battery pack. heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for conceiTL Battery Care •...
Page 11 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: Inserting A Cassette
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: Adjusting The Viewfinder Lens
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 attached to the camcorder. (1) Pull out the viewfinder until it dicks. (2) While pressing the green button of the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA.
Page 14: Hints For Better Shooting
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the'following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate controls with your thumb. [a] • Place your right elbow against your side. •...
Page 15: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. When you start recording, date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. You can use the Remote Commander to record yourself with your friends or family. When you use the Remote Commander, make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON (p.
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: Using The Zoom Feature
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. "T"...
Page 18: Recording The Date Or Time
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.
Page 19: Connecting To A "Iv Or Vcr With Audio/Video Input Jacks
You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. There are several ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. Connect the carncorder to the TV using the suppLied RFU adaptor. Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent speaker damage before hooking...
Page 20: Playing Back A Tape
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 "IV 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: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder..A esso-s tobeused Place Power source...
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 camcorder. To remove the DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery...
Page 23: Editing Onto Another Tape
You can create your own video program by editing with any other [] 8 ram, I"1111 HiS, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, _ S-VHSC, 11] Betamax or _ ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR using an A/V connecting cable (not supplied).
Page 24: Changing The Lithium Battery
5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 25 WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Caution Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Your camcorder's clock is set to East Standard Time at the factory, but you can reset the date and time.
Page 26 To Correct the Date and Time Settings Press TIME (NEXT) repeatedly unHlthe 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 [a] 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.)
Page 28 To Reattach Viewfinder Barrel (1) Align the mark on the viewfinder barrel with the mark on the viewfinder and push in the viewfinder barrel until it dicks. (2) Turn it clockwise until it stops and push it in. If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense...
Page 29 On the Lens If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Tum 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 • While the unit is in use, it gets hot. But this is normal. • Do not place the unit in locations where it is; - Extremely hot or cold - 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...
Page 32 _-_ START/STOP button (p. I5) POWER switch (p. 15, 20) STANDBY switch (p. I5) DATE and TIME (NEXT) buttons (p. 25) [8_ Battery mounting surface (p. 8) Uthium battery compartment (bottom of the camcorder) (p. 24) Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 38) BATr (battery eject)
Page 33 Tape transport buttons (p. 20) [_] Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p. I3) STOP Eyecup REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) Viewfinder (p. 13) FF (advancing the tape) PAUSE Camera recording/battery lamp Built-in microphone [1_] Tripod receptacle (p. 14) ® Remote sensor (p. 37) "o Aim the Remote Commander here for remote...
Page 34 []Power zoom button (p. 17) Cassetteholder (p. 12) ]EJECT knob (p. 12) [_MIC jack (PLUGIN POWER) Connect an optional external microphone REMOTE_ (LANC)control jack (stereo or monaural). standsfor Local Application Control Bus This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" System. The _ control jack is used for microphone.
Page 35 For details on each indicator, refer to the pages indicated in the parentheses..1 fsf ..!E_ IT] Lights up when playing back a tape recorded _-'] Remaining tape length indicator in LP mode. Warning indicators (p. 43) Power zoom indicator (p.
Page 36: Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Con_rnander and on the camcorder function identically. Transmitter Size AA (R6) battery holder Point toward the remote sensor to control START/STOP button the camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on the camcorder. Power zoom button [2-] Tape...
Page 37 Remote Commander. • 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 control misoperation. If you another Sony VCR at commander...
Page 38 Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap (p. 32).
Page 39: Specifications
2 lx to I00,000 Battery charge terminal: Recommended illumination 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode More than 100 lx Application Sony battery packs NP-55/55H, NP-60D, NP-66H, NP-77H, NP-80/80D Operating temperature Video output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 CI, 32°F...
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. page Attach the battery. The power is not on.
Page 41 Make the correct selection. not clear, the camcorder is not selected on the TV. The picture is "noisy". The video heads may be Clean the heads using the Sony dirty. VS-25CLH cleaning cassette. The REMOTE Set it to ON. The supplied Remote...
Page 42 I The CHARGE lamp lights up. The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your Sony dealer. I The CHARGE lamp flashes. * 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.
Page 43 The flashing is slow. Disconnect the power source and contact [-3"1The tape has run out. your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. The flashing becomes rapid. [_] The lithium battery is weak or is not [[_] No tape has been inserted.
Page 44 Eyecup ......... 14 For Product information or operation, call: SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER 201-368-9272 or write to: Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan ° •.. : • : : : !

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