Sony CCD-TR440PK, Service Manual

Page 1: ...7 3 inches 45 450 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera Colour temperature Auto Minimum illumination 0 6 Ix at F 1 6 Illumination range 0 6 to 100 000 Ix Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Input and Output connectors Video output Phono jack 1 Vpp 75 _ unbalanced sync negative Audio output Monaural Phono jack 327 mV at load impedance 47 k Q impedance less than 2 2 k Q RFU DC OUT specialm...

Page 2: ...attery pack in the direction of the arrow 3 Set the selector to CHARGE The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When charging is completed the CHARGE lamp goes out Unplug the unit from the mains and then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder 1 2 3 Charging Time Battery pack NP 33 supplied Charging 60 time NP 98 98D 215 NP 80 80D NP 68 NP C65 NP 60D 190 25 105 9O Approxima...

Page 3: ...C OI Y D and disconnect the power cord After about one minute reconnect the AC power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging 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 b You can hear the b...

Page 4: ...ower on it and reset the date and time to your time p 31 before you start recording When you reset the date and time the date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that you are using the camcorder correctly 1 _naile pressing the sma...

Page 5: ...he LP mode approximately 5 16 inch 0 72crn second p 27 and can play back in the SP mode and LP mode The playback quality in the LP mode however willnot be as good as that in the SP mode When a cassetterecorded on thiscamcorder in LP mode isplayed back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as thaton thiscamcorder Notes on the tape counter The tape counter...

Page 6: ...ou 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 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also Rcord in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Turn ...

Page 7: ...ovided you do not eject the cassette the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback It is recommended to use the house current as the power source p 20 If a VCR is connected to a TV Connect the camcorder to LINE IN on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set t...

Page 8: ...pause Press II during playback To resume playback press II or D To locate a scene Picture Search Keep pressing 41 1 or _ during playback To resume normal playback release the button TO monitor the high speed picture during fastforward or rewind Skip Scan Keep pressing 1 1 while rewinding or _ while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press II To view the picture in a sequence of stop moti...

Page 9: ...ches firmly 2 Set the selector to rI_ DC OUT _ You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation 2 WARNING AC power cordmust onlybechangedatqualified service shop PRECAUTIONS The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Notes on the POWER lamp The POWER lamp willremain lit for a while even if...

Page 10: ...eed action or night views Selecting the Best Mode Select the best mode by using the following examples Sports mode Outdoor sports scenes such as football tennis golf or skiing A landscape in a moving car t_ High speed shutter mode A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly Playing back certain scenes with high speed movements in clear sharp picture Using the PROG...

Page 11: ...tic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function Long continuous shots of scenery tend to be dull and have to be edited to make an interesting video With the 5 SEC 5 second recording mode the camcorder records for about 5 seconds and then switches to Standby mode so that you will automatically take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video 1 Slide the START ...

Page 12: ...LEwhen you want to turn off the title _ I THE END I GREAT t NO I I VACATION I BIRTHDAYFUN I I OURHOLIDAY I HOWPRETrYt I I THE WEDDINGI I Note on selecting a title You cannot select a title during recording You can change the mode settings to further enjoy the features and functions 1 Slide the cover to the left You will find the mode switches 2 Set the mode switches to the desired mode 3 Close the...

Page 13: ...ctionkeep pressing EDITSEARCH during playback pause You can play back still picturessuccessivelyat specific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH intermittently Your camcorder is supplied with the lithium battery installed The lithium battery lasts for about I year under normal operation When the battery becomes weak or dead _ _ indicator flashes in the vlewfinder forabout 5 seconds when you set the PO...

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Page 15: ...WER 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 is replaced Note on the remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the battery pack with the remaining battery indicator not supplied The indicator of t...

Page 16: ...away from fire Keep the battery pack dry Do not open nor convert the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock It If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens If this happens the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate corr...

Page 17: ...available wet _ pe cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the VS 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in our area consult your nearest Sony dealer Remov ng Dus_from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the screw with a sox_wdriver 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 ava...

Page 18: ...ins lead forcibly or put a hea y object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit DO not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit i...

Page 19: ...pe transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jackhas the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE BATr battery release knob p 9 Power zoom lever p 14 EJECT knob p 10 Hooks for shoulder strap p 47 Eyecup release knob p 37 START STOP button p 11 STANDBY switch po 11 Grip strap p 15 Cassette compartment p 10 VIDEO OUT jeck p 17 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC...

Page 20: ...0 To Watch the Demonstration You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with titles Ifthe demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder o To enter Demo mode _ 1 Eject the cassette and turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down liD PLAY turn the POWER switch to CAMERA Demonstration starts The demonstrat...

Page 21: ...ck the following h You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON p 27 _l s _ 1 ii Battery Remaining Slow flashing The battery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead The tape is near the end The tape has run out No tape has been inserted The tab on the tape is out red p 10 Moisture condensation has occurred p 35 _ indicator appears only when the cassette is inserted The video heads may be c...