Sony Handycam CCD-TR91, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...t for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on Model No CCD TR91 the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided on the right hand Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Model No AC V35 Sony dealer regarding this product 3 757 517 21 1 Serial No Serial No Video8 Handgc am 1993 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...e designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipme...

Page 3: ...ations Camera Recording 16 Using the Zoom Feature 18 Getting a Steady Picture 19 Recording the Date or Time 19 Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewlinder 20 Connections for Playback 21 Connecting to a TV or a VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 21 Connecting to a TV without Audio Video Input Jacks 21 Playing Back a Tape 22 Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources 24 Using House Curren...

Page 4: ...you want to use a PAL M system based TV you will need an NTSC PAL M transcoder as this is an NTSC system based camcorder Please check the list on page 39 to see the TV color system of your country Since each country has its own electricity and TV color system you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor when you use the camcorder abroad Prec utlon on Copyright i_ _ _ _ _ _ L_ _ _ _ i _ _ _ _i _ j Te...

Page 5: ...ote Commander 1 p 44 _ NP SSH Battery pack 1 p 6 _ C V35 AC power adaptor 1 p 6 CR2025 Ltthium Battery 1 p 10 _ Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 11 AIV connecting cable 1 p 21 _ 7 RFU 90UC RFU adaptor 1 p 21 _ Shou der strap 1 p 45 _ 1 Jack cover 1 Attached to camcorder 4 w D Q o o o ...

Page 6: ... to the center position I Charging Time and Battery Life 2 3 NP 55H Battery pack supplied Charging time 70 Battery life 60 NP 80 NP 80D 155 140 NP 77H NP 77HD 140 135 NP 66H NP 60D 100 75 100 65 Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the AC V35 Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Approximate continuous recording time in minutes indoors Important Use the battery com...

Page 7: ...s removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack This is normal Instal ng the Battery Pack _ _ _ _ t 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 r 1 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 While pressing BATT slide the battery pack to the left 1 9 _3 3 _D CO J ...

Page 8: ...ndicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording slide the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced Note on the remaining battery Indicator The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different re...

Page 9: ...on Charging the usable battery pack causes a lowering of battery capacity Battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery pack again After Long Storage Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time about 1 year it becomes discharged Charge it again but in this case the battery life will be ...

Page 10: ...e lithium battery with the positive side facing out Inserting the Lithium Battery To activate the clock you must insert a lithium battery 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment on the bottom of the camcorder 2 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out 3 Close the lid To Remove the Lithium Battery Push the battery upward once and pull it out from the holder When repla...

Page 11: ...ery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Inserting the Size AA R6 Battery Into the Remote com_er To use the Remote Commander you must insert two size AA R6 batteries Use the supplied size AA R6 batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander 2 Insert both of the size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander 1 2 3 Battery Life ...

Page 12: ...year month day hour and minutes by pressing DATE and TIME NEXT To set the year to 1993 there is no need to press DATE in 5 0 Note that when you keep DATE pressed the digits advance faster iiiiii i 1 iiiiiiii i 4 ii I_ OFF i TIME _ _ r i DATE TIME NEXT DATE TIME NEXT DATE TIME NEXT DATE TIME NEXT i_ D _ TIME NE_ l To Correct the Date and Time Settings Press TIME NEXT repeatedly until the minute dig...

Page 13: ...0 PM stands for noon Make sure that the power source Is Installed 1 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT knob slide it in the direction of the arrow The cassette holder automatically lifts up and opens 2 Insert a tape with the window facing out 3 Close the cassette holder by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette holder 2 3 To Eject the Cassette While pressing the small blue button on...

Page 14: ...ns adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus To adjust the picture quality It you want to change hue color and brightness of the picture displayed on the viewfinder screen turn the screws on the viewfinder slowly using a screwdriver not supplied You do not need to adjust them in everyday operation n 1 i Turn clockwise Turn counterclockwise BRIGHT More brightne...

Page 15: ...ontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Lift the vlewfinder up for recording from a low position You can lift it up to 90 degrees Press REC START STOP with your left thumb b Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camer...

Page 16: ...cally i e focus shutter speed 3 Turn STANDBY up 4 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears and the red lamp lights up in the viewfinder 3 4 Ec I 0 00 01 lm AUTO DATE JUL 4 1993 To Stop Recording Momentarily Press START STOP again The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder Standby mode To Finish Recording Turn STANDBY down and slide the POWER switch to OFF The len...

Page 17: ...hen you stop recording confirming the operation Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound set BEEP to OFFin the menu system p 32 When movlng from Indoors to outdoors or vlce versa Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that ...

Page 18: ...ject appears farther away o_ l li I JHi Zooming Speed Dual speed zooming Press the power zoom button firmly for a high speed zoom press it softly for a relatively slow zoom When you shoot a subject using e telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom press the W side of the power zoom button until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least 1 m abo...

Page 19: ...T to OFF when you don t need it When it is set to ON battery power is used up more quickly Steady Shot will not correct excessive camera movement When you shoot stationary objects with a tripod set STEADY SHOT to OFF I_ecordlnn_ _ _ ___thp _ O_i_ nr 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 reco...

Page 20: ...ortion Edit Search side to view the forward playback picture side to view the reverse playback picture 2O _ OFF Monitoring the Sound while Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewflnder Connect headphones not supplied to the PHONES jack Play back the tape in PLAYER mode p 22 To Stop Playback Release EDITSEARCH To Begin Re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from the point you released E...

Page 21: ...selector on the VCR to LINE AUDIO VIDEO Signal flow _ If your TV or VCR is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the TV or the VCR With this connection the sound is in monaural Connecting to a _ eo np s Connect the camcorder to the TV by using the supplied RFU adaptor Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor to 3CH or 4CH whichever is not used in your a...

Page 22: ...en button on the POWER switch slide it to PLAYER 2 Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 Press Playback starts 2 I I I II II I I I 1 t If TI i 1 iii HOLD 3 To stop playback press 17 To rewind the tape press 1 1 To advance the tape rapidly press I1_1_ To play back at 1 5 speed press I_ When you use the Remote Commander Make sure COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system p 32 and the...

Page 23: ...press E To view the picture In a sequence of stop motion Images Press EDITSEARCH in Playback pause mode If you keep pressing EDITSEARCH you can view the picture play back in the forward or reverse direction Note on playback Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes When Playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes the camcorder automatically enters stop mode To display the vle...

Page 24: ... to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder 3 Set the selector to VTR DC OUT 2 Notes on the AC power adaptor The camcorder cannot be operated while charging the battery pack The camcorder cannot be operated unless the selector is changed to VTR DC OUT position Keep the adaptor away from the video equipment if video operation is disturbed The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the...

Page 25: ...lso sets the shutter speed to 1 60 c _ o o E co o co _ 3 F o 3 _ o _i_ _ _ _i_ _ _ _ i_ _ _ i_i _ _i i_ _i_ _ii_ill _ _iii iii_ _ _ _ _ i _i_ i_ i _ii i i _ ii_i _ i ii_i _i ii iiii ililil ManuaJ Adjustment Mode Open the AUTO LOCK cover In manual mode you can adjust the focus m nually and select from four PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation Even it in manual mode the settings you didn t...

Page 26: ...ally a i_ _ ili_ _ _ i _ i _ d Insufficient light a Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subject through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 26 ...

Page 27: ...e of the power zoom button until the zooming stops 4 Turn the focus dial to achieve a sharp focus 5 Set the desired shot length 1 3 2 FOCUS 5 4 NEAR FAR 13 w To Reactivate Autofocuslng Press FOCUS again or close the AUTO LOCK cover The _ indicator in the viewfinder and FOCUS MANUAL indicator in the display window disappear Shooting In relatively dark places Shoot at wide angle after focusing in th...

Page 28: ...he following I_ Portrait mode A still subject such as a person or a flower Zooming in on a subject in the telephoto mode A subject behind an obstacle such as a net _1_ Sports mode Outdoor sports scene such as football tennis golf or skiing A landscape in a moving car High speed shutter mode A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly Playing back certain scenes wi...

Page 29: ...lected PROGRAM AE mode appears in the viewfinder and the display window 2 PROGRAM AE Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows Portrait mode between 1 60 to 1 2000 Sports mode between 1 60 to 1 500 High speed shutter mode 1 4000 Twilight mode 1 60 3 O o c_ _ m o 29 ...

Page 30: ...decreasing the sound When Fading in a 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER 2 Press START STOP The fade indicator stops flashing and the recording starts fading in When Fading out b 1 During recording press FADER 2 Press START STOP The fade indicator stops flashing and the picture fades out Then recording steps a m r FADER M FADER _11 l b I 1 2 To Cancel the Fade lnlFade out Functio...

Page 31: ...ress SET to move the cursor or O and set the desired mode If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display 2 ENO IbAUTO DATE OON OFF COMMANDER OFF MENU BEEP eON WIND ON OFF OFF ON MENU END b i M OER ON OFt BEEP ON OFF EDIT OFF ON HiFISOUND STEREO 1 2 MENU END 5 MENU o _t Q Q Note on the cursor O The settings of items marked with the cursor O are ret...

Page 32: ...ct OFF when not using the Remote Commander BEEP ON OFF Select ON to hear the beep sound Select OFF otherwise WIND ONIOFF In PLAYER mode this option is not displayed Select ON when recording in a strong wind Normally select OFF EDIT ONIOFF In CAMERA mode this option is not displayed Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing Select OFF otherwise HIFI SOUND STEREOIll2 In CAMERA mode th...

Page 33: ...he VCR using the A V connecting cable supplied p 21 Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Set EDIT to ON in the menu system p 32 0 O 0 MENU ITEM SET o MENU COMMANDER eON OFF BEEP eON OFF EDIT OFF ON HiFI SOUND STEREO 1 MENU END 1 VCR Signal flow If your VCR is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and VCR o o...

Page 34: ...mcorder and the VCR Use of the EDITSEARCH button You can play back the tape in normal reverse direction by keep pressing EDITSEARCH during Playback pause mode You can also play back still pictures successively at specific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH intermittently Note on the EDIT mode When you set EDIT to ON in the menu system you can keep picture deterioration resulting from editing to a mi...

Page 35: ...em Because the TV color systems differ from country to country you may not be able to play back foreign pre recorded software Refer to page 39 to check the TV color system of foreign countries MS _ ation 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 In this condition the tape may stick to ...

Page 36: ...from a cold place to a warm place put the carncorder 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 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it after about 1 hour Video Head Cleaning To ensure clear pictures clean the video heads periodically When p...

Page 37: ...y further Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder a Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Do not let sand get Into the camcorder When you...

Page 38: ...ture range for charging is 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F However to provide maximum battery efficiency the recommended temperature range when charging is 10 C to 30 C 5O F to 86 F Others The AC power cord should only be changed at a qualified service shop The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located on the bottom A negligible amount of electric current will flow into the ...

Page 39: ...or a PAL M system based TV with an NTSC PAL M transcoder Check the following list NTSC system countries Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system countries Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland former West Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malays...

Page 40: ...AE button p 29 STEADY SHOT switch p 19 _ BATT battery eject knob p 7 Eyecup J_ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 14 _7 Power zoom button p 18 REC START STOP button p 15 _1 _ Menu operation buttons p 31 START STOP button p 16 STANDBY switch p 16 AUTO LOCK cover p 16 25 4O ...

Page 41: ...W slow playback _ DITSEARCH button p 20 Built in microphone stereo Remote sensor p 45 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control FADER button _ Vlewflnder p 14 16 2 _ Camera recordlnglbattery lamp Display window p 43 50 _ DATE and TIME NEXT buttons p 12 RESET button p 17 CL r O 41 ...

Page 42: ...e same function as the jack Indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE PHONES headphones jack stereo mini jack Hooks for shoulder strap p 45 Grip strap p 15 _ Lithium battery compartment p 10 1 3 _Cassette holder p 13 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an optional external microphone stereo or monaural This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone _ AudiolVideo output jacks p 21 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC ou...

Page 43: ... lamp Battery lamp Lights up when playing back a tape recorded in LP mode I _ Tape transport mode p 22 _ Tape counter p 17 t Remaining tape indicator s_ E I s_E _ Sf _E _ 5rain _ umm Sill i i Remaining battery indicator p 8 50 _i _ I C_ 4 l r_l AUTO DATE indicator p 16 17 Date or Time p 12 Tape counter time or date indicator p 12 17 STEADY SHOT indicator p 19 FOCUS MANUAL indicator p 27 _ Remainin...

Page 44: ...ning on the POWER switch on the camcorder _ Tape transport buttons I_ DISPLAY button 4 Size AA R6 battery holder p 11 HOLD Switch STARTISTOP button Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable in the Remote Commander Using the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set to ON in the menu system on the camcorder and that the HOLD switch on the Remote Commander is not working 44...

Page 45: ...mote sensor and the 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 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 Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the...

Page 46: ...Stereo mini minijack o 2 5 ram MIC jack Stereo minijack 66 dBs low impedance with 2 5 to 3 V DC output impedance 6 8 k_ e 3 5 mm General Power requirements On battery mounting surface 6 0 V battery pack 7 5 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption 6 0 W camera recording including the viewfinder Installation Vertically Horizontally Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage tempera...

Page 47: ...tely dead and cannot be recharged The tape is stuck to the drum The tape has run out The POWER switch is set to PLAYER The tab on the cassette is out red The battery is dead Moisture condensation has occurred The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF The tape has run out STEADY SHOT is set to OFF The AUTO LOCK cover is open Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocusing operation The stereo ...

Page 48: ...en pressed EDIT is set to ON in the menu system The video heads may be dirty COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system Something is blocking the infrared rays The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity The battery is dead The HOLD switch is working Corrective Actions When there is no wind set the selector to OFF Adjust the viewfinder lens The camcorder is not malfunctioning Change loca...

Page 49: ...ttery pack again If the CHARGE lamp flashes again install another battery pack If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the battery pack is operating correctly If the CHARGE lamp goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack firstly installed T eOHARGE amp htsup I The CHARGE lamp flashes I_ 1 The problem is with the AC power adaptor Please contact your nearest Sony dea...

Page 50: ...lashing The battery is dead The tape is near the end The flashing is slow _1 The tape has run out The flashing becomes rapid No tape has been inserted _ he tab on the tape is out red _ _ Moisture condensation has occurred p 35 _ The video heads may be contaminated p 36 Some other trouble has occurred Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility The lithium ...

Page 51: ...orward 22 High speed shutter mode 28 HOLD 22 I J K L LANC _ _ 42 Lithium battery 10 M N O P Manual focus 26 Menu system 31 M FADER 30 MIC microphone jack 42 Playback on TV 21 Playback pause 23 Portrait mode 28 Power sources 24 Power zoom 18 PROGRAM AE 28 Q R Rec review 20 Remote Commander 44 Remote control jack 42 RESET 17 Rewind 22 RFU adaptor 21 Shoulder strap 45 Skip scan 23 Sports mode 28 STAN...

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