Sony CCD-TR87 Uživatelský manuál

3-861-898-11 (IVideo Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsReioro oporatiug tho unit, ploaso read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for tutiiro ref

Basic operationsCamera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the ST ART/STOP MODE switch is set

Camera recording[a]To stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standb

Camera recordingNotes 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 s

Camera recordingUsing the zoom featureZooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.For more professional

Camera recordingSelecting the START/STOP mode^'our Ccinicordcr has throe modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting

Hints for bettor shootingI'or hand-hoM shots, x'ou'll v;ot boiler results bv holding the eameorder aeeording to thetollowing suggestion

Checking the recorded pictureL sing i-niTSli.ARCH, vou can ivx iow the last iveordoLi scene or check the recorded picture in tile x'iewtinder.(1)

Connections for playbackConnoct thè Ciìmcordor to \ our TV or \'CI\ lo watoh tho pla\ l\i>.k pitturo on tlu' lA' saroon. Whcn moniU&

Connections for playbackIf your TV or VCR is a monaural type -CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyC'onnoct onlv the white plug for audio on both tlio camcorder a

Playing back a tape^'o^^ Clin monitor tho plavbnck picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a T\' screen, after connec

Welcome!C iMigratuiations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your 1 landycam, you can capture life's precious moments with s

Playing back a tapeUsing headphonesConnect he.idphonos (not supplied) to the jnck (CCD-TlWI7/TR‘-)40 onlv).Note on the lens coverThe lens cover does n

I Advanced operationsUsing alternative power sourcesYou Clin choose anv ot the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house curren

Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR940 onlyUse the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkal

Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car batteryUse Sony DC-\'515A c.ir b.itterv charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery co

Changing the mode settings'I'ou can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features andfunctions of fhe camcorder,

Changing the mode settingsNote on changing the mode settingMenu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR/PLAYER or CAMERA.Sele

Changing the mode settingsItems for CAMERA mode only® D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>• Select ON to activate digital zooming.• Select OFF to not use the digita

Changing the mode settingsWORLD TIME*Select this item to set the clock bv a time difference.§T§ REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>• Select OFF when vc'u do

Shooting with backlightingVVhon you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LlGl I

Using the FADER function- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlySelecting the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance

rTable of contentsBefore you beginUsing this manual...4Checking supplied accessories...6Get

Using the FADER liinctionUsing the fader function When fading in [a](1) While the cnmcorder is in Stnndby mode, press FADER until the desired fade in

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyTlu' NightShot function ennblos \'ou to slioot n subject in n dnrk plnce. You con

Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired modeYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINHMA) or a 16:*^ wide picture to watch on

Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode functionYou can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:9FULL) in the menu system (p. 26).To cancel wide

Using the PROGRAM AE functionSelecting the best modeYou can select one ot six PRCXjRAM AH (Auto Hxposure) modes to suit vour shooting si

Using the PROGRAM AE functionUsing the PROGRAM AE functionTvirn the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.>aTo turn off program AET

Focusing manually- CCD-TR97n-R917n'R940 onlyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focu

Focusing manuallyFocusing manuallyWhen focusing manuallv, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length.(1) S

Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effectYou can make pictures like those of telex’isiou with the Picture Effect function.[c][d][e][f]PASTEL [a]

Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.>

I Before you beginUsing this manualThe instructions in this mniuuil are for the six models listed below. Bolore you start reading this manual and ope

Adjusting the exposure- CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under the following cases.[a]• The backgroun

Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind youIf the light source is behind vour subject, or in the following situations, the subject wil be r

Superimposing a title^'ou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles, ou can also select the language, color, size and position

Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title from beginningAfter step 7, press START/STOP to start recording.To superimpose the title while you are r

Making your own titles^ ou can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend t(' set the power switch to V

Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM I or CUSTOM2, depending on which title vou want to edit, then change the

Optimizing the recording conditionUse this to.itiiri' to diock the tape condition before recording, so that you can get tlie best possible pictur

Using the built-in light- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyYou can use tho built-in light to suit vour shooting situation. Tho recommended distance

Using the built-in lightReplacing the bulbUse the Sonv XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function- CCD-TR87ATR97/TR917/TR940 onlyWhen the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- shak

Using this manualNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-bas

Editing onto another tape'I'ou can create vour own video program bv editing with any other 0 8 mm, Hi0 Hi8, VHS Vi !S, SVHS S-VHS, VMiH VUSC

Recording from a VCR or TV-CCD-TR917ATR940 onlyYou can record a tape troni another \'CR or a TV program from a TV that has \-ideo/ audio outputs.

I Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the camcorderYour c.inicordor is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery b

Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderChanging the lithium batteryWhon replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sour

Resetting the date and timeYou can reset the date and time in the menu system.(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to displa\'

Simple setting of clock by time differenceYou can easily sot the clock tor a local time by a time difterence in the menu system.(1) While the camcord

Usable cassettes and playback modesSelecting cassette types- CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyThis Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was

Tips for using the battery packNotes on the rechargeable battery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as i

Tips for using the battery packNotes on the “InfoLITHIUM" battery packWhat is "InfoLITHIUM"The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion

Maintenance information and precautionsNotes on the battery case- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR940 only• Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the

Checking supplied accessoriesChock thiit the lollowing .iccessorios are supplied with your camcorder.[1] Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 76)CCD-TR67/

Maintenance information and precautionsOn handling tapesDo not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to

Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and dear pictures, clean the video heads. When the o indicator an

Using your camcorder abroadE.ich country or aro.i Iras its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following

Trouble checkIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disc

Trouble check ISymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsRecording stops in a tow seconds.• The START/STOP MODE s\vitch is sot to 5SEC or i. . Set it to

Trouble check 1PictureSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. Ad

SpecificationsVideo camera recordarSystemrVideo recording systemCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940:4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87:2 rot

SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements7.2 V (battery pack)8.4 V (AC power adaptor)Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)During camer

[n EDITSEARCH button (p. 18)[2] LASER LINK button (CCD-TR87/TR97/ TR917/TR940 only) (p. 20)[3] Built-in light (CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/ TR917/TR940 only)

Identifying the parts>a.a.[ll COUNTER RESET button (p. 14)[17| DATE button (p. 47)Hi BACK LIGHT button (p. 30)[ii TIME button (p. 47)1^ TITLE butto

I \jeLiin9 biciricaInstalling and charging the battery packBefore using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.Installi

Identifying the Parts2732Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.13)Viewfinder (p. 13)Battery mounting surface DC IN jack (p. 8, 23)Hook for shoulder stra

izl EJECT switch (p. 11)m LANC C control jackC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The C control jack is used for controlling the tape tr

Self-diagnosis displayThe camcorder has a self-diagnosis display- This funclion displays the camcorder's condition with five digits (a combinatio

Identifying the partsNote on battery lifeThe batteries tor the Remote Commander last about h months under normal operation. When the batte

Identifying the PartsRemote Commander- CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as o

Warning indicatorsU indicators flash in tho viewfinder or in the display window, cheek the foUowinjy. : you can hear the beep sound when the Hhhr is s

Identifying the partsOperation indicatorsViewfinderDisplay windowFULL-MmRecording mode indicator (p. 27) Playing back or recording in Hi8 for

IndexA, BAdjusting \'ievvtinder...13AFM HiFi Sound ...29,58ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

Installing and charging the liatt«y |mk1cCharging the battery packCh.irge the biitterv piick on n flat surlace \\ ithout \ ibration. The battery paek

Installing and charging the battery packCharging timeBatteryNl’-F330NP-F530 NP-F730 NP-F430pack (supplied)NP^FS.SONP-F7.30H/F750 NP-F950ChargingI.so21