Sony CCD-CR1 User Manual
SONY.
3-864-023-41 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions.
Mode d'emploi
Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the «erial
number m (he space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-CRl Model No. AC-VF10
Serial No
Ri_i
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Serial No.
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CCD-CR1
©1998 by Sony Corporation
English
Welcome!
Citngr.itiiliifions on \'oiir purchiisc of tin's Si>n\' cnmcordcr. With your c.imcin'dor \'oi
call capture life's precious moments u ith superior picture and s{)und quality.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ElECTBlC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER :0R BACKI
NO USEH*SERV1CEARLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
t his is intendect to alert the
user ti) the presence uninsulated
"dan^eri'us \ r'lta^e" within the
product's I'lTc losure that ma\- he ot
siifheit'iTt mat;nitude to constitute a
risk of electric sliock to persons.
This s\'nihol IS intendi'd t(' alert the
user to the presence of impiirtant
operating; and rnaintenance
(scr\ icin^) instructions in thl'
IitiTature aecompan\'in^ tlie
.nppli.ina-.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
'I'tui can return vour unwanted lithium ion batteries
t(» your ni'orest Son\' Ser\ ice C enter or Factory
SL'r\'ice Center.
Note: in sonic areas the Lfisposal <if (ithiiim ion
hatteries in household or business trash may
be priiiiibitcLl
Inir the Sony Sc'r\ ice Center nearest you call
l-H(K)-222-SO\Y (United Slates only)
I'or tlie Sony [-actor\’ Serv ice Center nearest you call
416-4MS-SONV (Canada only)
For the customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
'I'ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approx'ed in this manual could \'oid
\ <Hir authoritN' to operate this equipment.
Note;
Tliis equipment has been ti'sted and fuiind to comply
with the limits for a Class li digital device, pursuant
tu Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to prox'ide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and usc'd in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
inti-rference to radio comiminications. I lowe\-L'r,
tliere I-' no guarantee that interference will not tK'cur
in a particular installation. If this equipment dtvs
caLise harmful interference to radic' tir television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more t>f flu'
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
— - Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radii> H
teclinician for help.
For the customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE,
Caution: L)n not h.indlo orTo.ikinj;
lithium ion b.ittor\'
Table of contents
Before you begin
Identifying the parts.................................5
Getting started
Installing the batteries
Using house current
Charging the battery pack......................11
Shooting
Camera recording
Photo recording.....................................14
Advanced operations
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Playing back...........................20
Playing back
Watching on a TV screen
Editing
Editing onto another tape
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Additional information
Resetting the date and time
Tips for using batteries
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15
20
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Precautions
Trouble check
Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display............................35
Using your camcorder abroad
Specifications.........................................37
Index......................................................38
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Before you begin
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
About the recording system
•The picture and sound are recorded onto the video cartridge for this camcorder.
• The video cartridge for this camcorder is installed already You can only use the VDCRl video cartridge.
•The video cartridge can-be recorded for about 30 minutes camera recording and about
350 still pictures per about 5 seconds.
• It is recommended to edit the recorded pictures onto another tape for saving.
Before you begin
Using this manuai
As vou read throiij;h this manna], buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
c,g„ Press START/STOP.
Vou can hear the beep sound to confirm vour operation.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to ccnintry. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need a NTSC system-based TV.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Contents (T’ the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video cartridge, etc.
Precautions on camcorder care
•The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over
99.99% are operational for effective use.
• Dt) not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
lA'tting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Ne\ er leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the
unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[b]
Identifying the parts
[T] slide cover (p. 20)
[2] Zoom lever (p. 15)
[3] START/STOP button (p. 12)
[4l Open knob for video cartridge
compartment (p. 31)
[U END SEARCH button (p, 18, 22)
lU PHOTO SCAN button (p. 21,22)
[T1 Lens
[§] Remote sensor
You can use the remote commander
supplied with other Sony camcorders or
VCRs. Set the command mode to
VTR 2. See the instruction manual
supplied with the VCR about the
command mode.
Recording lamp
Microphone
START/STOP MODE switch (p. 13)
BACK LIGHT button (p. 17)
Video control buttons (p. 22)
■ STOP (stop)
« REW (rewind)
► PLAY (playback)
►► FF (fast-forward)
II PAUSE (pause)
Identifying the parts
IT4) Recording lamp
m DATE button (p. 19, 23)
01 TIME button (p. 19, 25)
07) A/V OUT jack (p. 23)
01 SPEAKER ON/OFF switch (p. 20)
0i MACRO lock switch (p. 15)
OPEN (ВАТТ) release lever (p 8)
Cartridge eject lever {p 31)
Tripod receptacle (p 15)
iM.ike sure th.it the length of the tripod
screw is less then 9/32 in (6 5 mm).
PHOTO button (p. 14)
POWER ON/OFF switch (p. 12, 14)
Cord cover (p. 10)
LCD screen (p. 12,14, 20)
Speaker (p. 20)
"otherwise you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage the
camcorder.
Hand strap
The hand strap is already attached.
Identifying the parts
Operation indicators
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m Video control mode (p. 22)
Mirror mode indicator (p. 16)
[3j Remaining battery time indicator
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[4] Warning indicators (p. 34)
[5] Backlight indicator (p. 17)
[FI MACRO indicator (p. 15)
Attaching the lens cap
Attach the supplied lens cap t(i the lens.
(1) Fit the edge of the lens cdp to the hollow.
(2) Push the lens enp until it clicks.
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[7] Tape counter (p. l2)/Self-diagnosis
functions indicator (p. 35)/5SEC mode
indicator (p. 13)/Photo recording
indicator (p. 14)
[8] Remaining tape indicator
0 |p=g~~— ♦ ioT< fl ♦ 5mii -Omin^-
END SEARCH indicator (p. 18, 22)/
PHOTO SCAN indicator (p. 21, 22)
Date and time indicator (p 19, 25)
When you shtxot, open the lens cap.
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Installing the batteries
Before using your camcorder, you first need to install two size AA (LR6) Sony batteries
or the charged battery pack. Use the supplied size AA (LR6) Sony batteries or the NPI'lO "InfoLlTHlUM ' battery pack {S seríese).
When vou install or remove the batteries, be sure to turn off the camcorder to prevent
misoperation of the camcorder.
Vou can also use house current as a power source. (P. 10)
(1) To opon the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (ВАТТ) release
lever at the bottom of the camcorder to the left, then slide it toward you and
release.
(2) install two size AA (LR6) batteries or the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow. Then close the lid and slide it until it clicks.
Note on size AA (LR6) batteries
• Ik’ sure to install two si/e AA (LR6) batteries with correct polarity.
• Vou can not use si/i’ AA (LRh) batteries in a cold environment. Use the NP-RO battery
pack .
Battery life
When using two size AA (LRh) Sony batteries or the NP-FIO rechargeable battery pack:
Battery Size AA (LR6) batteries
Continuous recording W) miniitt.-^
time*
Typical recording time**
Playing time on LCD hO iTumik'''
.'^0 mnuitt's
\umbors in parentheses of NP-RO indicate the time when you use a normaffy charged
batterw
* Approximate cc>ntinuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). Battery life will be shorter if
you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop and
turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
NP-FIO
40 {80} minutes
.SO (4.S) minutes
90 (80) minutes
Installing the batteries
Note on remaining battery time Indication during recording
When using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery, remaining battery time is displayed on the
LCD screen. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on the
conditions and circumstances of use.
To remove batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment and remove the batteries.
When removing batteries
Always turn the camcorder upside down .so that batteries do not fall out when you
open the lid.
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