Using the PROGRAM AE Function ... 28 Shooting with Backlighting ... 30 Selecting the START/STOP Mode ... 31 Superimposing a Title ... 32 Using the Wide Mode Function – CCD-TR402E only ... 33 Changing the Mode Settings ... 34 Editing onto Another Tape ... 35...
Before you start reading and operating, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR402E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For CCD-TR402E only”.
Precautions on Camcorder Care • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain or sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a] • Do not let sand get into the camcorder.
Kingdom. 9 Battery case (1) (p. 26) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. è ӂ ͇ Ô Ë·„‡ÂÏ˚ı Ô Ë̇‰ÎÂÊÌÓÒÚÂÈ è Ó‚Â ¸Ú ̇΢ˠÒÎÂ‰Û˛˘Ëı...
Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.
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Battery Life CCD-TR401E Battery pack Typical Continuous recording recording time** time*** NP-33 (supplied) NP-65/67 NP-66H/68 NP-77H/78 NP-90/90D/98 CCD-TR402E Battery pack Typical Continuous recording recording time** time*** NP-33 (supplied) NP-65/67 NP-66H/68 NP-77H/78 NP-90/90D/98 Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
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VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect the mains lead. After about one minute, reconnect the mains lead cord and set the selector to CHARGE again. •You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack. CÌflÚË ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓ͇...
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack (1) Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface. (2) Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly. Make sure that you hear clicks twice. To Remove the Battery Pack Slide BATT, and then pull the lower part of the battery pack.
Inserting a Cassette Make sure that a power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out. (3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it.
Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time (p. 38) before you start recording. When you...
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Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape.
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The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode. •When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder.
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– you stop recording within 10 seconds. When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa) Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted. è ËϘ‡ÌËfl Í Ò˜ÂÚ˜ËÍÛ ÎÂÌÚ˚...
Camera Recording Using the Zoom Feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly. T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Zooming Speed Turn the power zoom lever fully for a high-...
(Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).
Connections for Playback Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. It is recommended to use the mains as the power source (p. 25). If a VCR is connected to a TV...
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If Your TV/VCR has a 21-pin Connector (EUROCONNECTOR) Use the supplied 21-pin adaptor. To connect a TV or a VCR without Video/ Audio input jacks Use an RFU adaptor (not supplied). ÖÒÎË Ç‡¯ ÚÂ΂ËÁÓ /äÇå ËÏÂÂÚ 21- ¯Ú˚ ¸ÍÓ‚˚È ÒÓ‰ËÌËÚÂθ (EUROCONNECTOR) àÒÔÓθÁÛÈÚÂ...
Playing Back a Tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor on the TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to the TV/ VCR (p. 20). You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander.
Notes on playback •Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes. •When still picture mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. àÒÔÓθÁÓ‚‡ÌË ÔÛθڇ ‰ËÒڇ̈ËÓÌÌÓ„Ó ÛÔ ‡‚ÎÂÌËfl Ç˚ ÏÓÊÂÚ ÛÔ ‡‚ÎflÚ¸ ‚ÓÒÔ ÓËÁ‚‰ÂÌËÂÏ Ò...
AA) Sony alkaline battery 12 V or 24 V In the car Sony DC pack DCP-77 car battery 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.
Using Alternative Power Sources Using the Mains To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the mains lead to the mains. Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface.
(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack. Battery Life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F) Model Typical Continuous recording time...
Using a Car Battery Use Sony 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.
Using the PROGRAM AE Function You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night views. Selecting the Best Mode Select the best mode by using the following examples.
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Using the PROGRAM AE Function Set the mark of the desired mode to the r mark above the PROGRAM AE dial. Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows: Sports mode – between 1/50 to 1/500 High-speed shutter mode –...
Shooting with Backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use BACK LIGHT. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears inside the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.
Selecting the START/ STOP Mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).
Superimposing a Title You can select from ten preset titles to superimpose it on the picture during recording. Each time you press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by one. To Superimpose from the Beginning (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up.
Using the Wide Mode Function – CCD-TR402E only You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Using the Wide Mode Function Set 16:9 WIDE to 16:9 WIDE. The picture in the viewfinder [a] or on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed.
(2) Set the mode switches to the desired mode. (3) Close the cover. Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item ZOOM <x26/x13> (CCD-TR402E only) •Set to x26 to activate digital zooming. •Set to x13 otherwise. The zooming ability becomes x13.
Then press P to set the camcorder to playback pause mode. (4) Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode. (5) Press P on the camcorder and then on the VCR to start editing. Ô ‰‡˜‡ Ò˄̇· : Signal flow/ To Edit More Scenes Repeat steps 3 to 5.
5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation.
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Changing the Lithium Battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time. ( 1 )Slide the cover and align the mark of the cover to that of the body. Press down the cover.
Resetting the Date and Time Reset the date and time using the DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) buttons. ( 1 )Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 )Turn STANDBY up. ( 3 )Press DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) simultaneously until the year indicator flashes in the viewfinder.
The year indicator changes as follows: Note on the time indicator The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle. Playback Modes The playback mode is selected automatically according to the recording system (SP/LP mode) in which the tape was recorded.
When to Replace the Battery While you are using your camcorder in CAMERA mode, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up. ëÓ‚ÂÚ˚ ÔÓ ËÒÔÓθÁÓ‚‡Ì˲...
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When the i indicator in the viewfinder disappears and the battery lamp flashes rapidly, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.
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•If recording is completed before the indicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the i indicator flashes rapidly. •Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity.
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•Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or R6 (size AA) rechargeable NiCd batteries. •Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. •Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 10 °C/50 °F).
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Tips for Using the Battery Pack Notes on Alkaline Batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following. •Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction. •Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable. •Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
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. (1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
It may damage the video heads. Note If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer. àÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl ÔÓ ÛıÓ‰Û Á‡ ‡ÔÔ‡‡ÚÓÏ Ë Ô‰ÓÒÚÓÓÊÌÓÒÚË é˜ËÒÚ͇ „ÓÎÓ‚ÓÍ ÑÎfl Ó·ÂÒÔ˜ÂÌËfl ÌÓ Ï‡Î¸ÌÓÈ Á‡ÔËÒË Ë...
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Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder (1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sliding the RELEASE knob , turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.
TV colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points: Power Sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Difference in Colour Systems This camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder.
English Trouble Check 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. Camcorder...
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. (p. 31) m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13) m The camcorder is not malfunctioning. Change locations. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette. (p. 46) m Set it to ON. (p. 34) m Remove the obstacle.
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The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. 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.
CCD-TR401E: 13x, combined Average power consumption power zoom lens, F1.8 – 2.8 CCD-TR401E: 3.6 W CCD-TR402E: 13x (optical), 26x CCD-TR402E: 3.7 W (digital), combined power Operating temperature zoom lens, F1.8 – 2.8 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Identifying the Parts !™ !£ !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !• !™ Power zoom lever (p. 16) !£ EJECT knob (p. 11) !¢ Eyecup release knob (p. 47) !∞ Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 62) !§ START/STOP button (p. 12) !¶ STANDBY switch (p. 12) !•...
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@§ @¶ @• @ª #º #¡ @§ Tape transport buttons (p. 22, 23) p STOP 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast forward) P PAUSE These buttons will function in PLAYER mode. @¶ EDITSEARCH button (p. 19) @• Lens cover @ª...
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Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap (!∞ on page 60). Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function identically. 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on the camcorder.
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Preparing the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. Use the supplied R6 (size AA) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.
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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 use another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
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You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with titles. If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder. To enter Demo mode (1) Eject the cassette and slide the POWER switch to OFF.
(p. 46). 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. 9 The lithium battery is weak or the lithium battery is not installed (p. 36). This indicator flashes just only after powering è...