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Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s record
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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- Model No. AC-
Serial No. ___________________ Serial No. __________________
CCD-TR930
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome! 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. For the Customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, You are cautioned that any changes or modifications do not expose the u
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Before you begin Table of contents Before you begin Additional information Using this manual ........................................ 4 Changing the lithium battery in the Checking supplied accessories ................... 5 camcorder ............................................. 46 Resetting the date and time ....................... 47 Usable cassettes and playback modes ..... 48 Getting started Tips for using the battery pack ................. 49 Charging and installing Maintenance information
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Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with ³ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 13 2 45 6 78 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.66) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.67) 2 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.18, 44) 3 AC-V316/V316A AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.68) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.46) 8 Battery case (1) (p.23) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5
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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. This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trade mark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surfa
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Before you begin Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifee Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F730 NP-F930 Continuous recording 70 (65) 150 (135) 305 (275) 480 (435) time* (min.) Typical recording 40 (35) 85 (75) 170 (155) 270 (245) time* (min.) Numbers before the parentheses indicate the time when you use a fully charged battery. Numbers in the parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time indoor
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Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. To remove the battery pack While pressing the BATT (battery) RELEASE (PUSH) button, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. BATT RELEASE (PUSH) You can look at the demonstration of the functions avai
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Before you begin Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Using the camcorder with the finder slid out or lifted up When NP-F730 or NP-F930 is installed When you install NP-F730 or NP-F930, slide out the viewfinder for more comfortable camera recording. When you record in a low angle Lift up the viewfinder. To restore the viewfinder Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder. Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 9
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EJECT Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. 12 3 PU
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed, a cassette is inserted and that the START/ STOP MODE switch is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording. (p.47) The date is automatically recorded f
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S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D B B B Y Y Y K K K Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. [b] [a] STBY 0:35:20 40 min. START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after s
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Basic operations Camera recording Notes 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. •If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode. Note on the beep sound As indicated with ³ in
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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 function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T W T Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Camera recording Selecting the SATRT/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 the START/STOP MODE switch to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid reco
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Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: [a] [b] 2 1 3 •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a]. •Place your right elbow against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built- in microphone. •Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. •Use the viewfinde
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Basic operations S T A N D B Y K Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the – (Î) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). You can monitor the sound from the headphones. Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes b
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Connections for playback You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power source. Connecting directly to a VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jacks Open the jack cover. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/
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Basic operations Playing back a tape Using the AV cordless IR receiver – LASER LINK Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. (
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Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (4) Press á to start playback. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR PLAY REW 3 REW FF STOP PAUSE SLOW DISPLAY PLAY 4 To stop playback, pres
