Sony CCD-CR1 User Manual

Video Camera Recorder

3-864-023-41 (1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record 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-CR1 Model No. AC-VF10 Serial No. Serial No.

CCD-CR1

English

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony camcorder. With your camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER•SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 of the 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 radio/TV

technician 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: Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion battery.

Table of contents

Before you begin ..................................... 3

Identifying the parts ............................... 5

Getting started ...................... 8

Installing the batteries ............................ 8

Using house current ............................. 10

Charging the battery pack ................... 11

Shooting............................... 12

Camera recording ................................. 12

Photo recording.....................................14

Advanced operations ........................... 15

Playing back......................... 20

Playing back........................................... 20

Watching on a TV screen ..................... 23

Editing .................................. 24

Editing onto another tape .................... 24

Additional information....... 25

Resetting the date and time ................. 25

Tips for using batteries......................... 27

Precautions............................................. 30

Trouble check ........................................ 32

Warning indicators ............................... 34

Self-diagnosis display........................... 35

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 36

Specifications ......................................... 37

Index ....................................................... 38

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 VDCR1 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 manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., Press START/STOP. 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 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 of 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.

•Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never 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.

[a] [b]

Identifying the parts

START/STOP

MODE

5SEC

BACK LIGHT

1 Slide cover (p. 20) 2 Zoom lever (p. 15) 3 START/STOP button (p. 12) 4 Open knob for video cartridge

compartment (p. 31)

5 END SEARCH button (p. 18, 22) 6 PHOTO SCAN button (p. 21, 22) 7 Lens 8 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.

9 Recording lamp 0 Microphone !` START/STOP MODE switch (p. 13) !“ BACK LIGHT button (p. 17)

!£ Video control buttons (p. 22)

p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast-forward) P PAUSE (pause)

Identifying the parts

!¢ Recording lamp ! DATE button (p. 19, 25) !⁄ TIME button (p. 19, 25)

!ƒ A/V OUT jack (p. 23) !¥ SPEAKER ON/OFF switch (p. 20) !» MACRO lock switch (p. 15)

@ OPEN (BATT) release lever (p. 8) @⁄ Cartridge eject lever (p. 31) @ƒ Tripod receptacle (p. 15)

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 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

40min

MACRO

1 Video control mode (p. 22) 2 Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) 3 Remaining battery time indicator

4 Warning indicators (p. 34) 5 Backlight indicator (p. 17) 6 MACRO indicator (p. 15)

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the supplied lens cap to the lens.

(1) Fit the edge of the lens cap to the hollow. (2) Push the lens cap until it clicks.

REC

0:00:00

END

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12:00:00PM

7 Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis

functions indicator (p. 35)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 13)/Photo recording indicator (p. 14)

8 Remaining tape indicator

5min 0min

9 END SEARCH indicator (p. 18, 22)/

PHOTO SCAN indicator (p. 21, 22)

0 Date and time indicator (p. 19, 25)

When you shoot, open the lens cap.

Getting started

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 NPF10 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S seriese). When you install or remove the batteries, be sure to turn off the camcorder to prevent misoperation of the camcorder. You can also use house current as a power source. (P. 10)

(1) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) 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

•Be sure to install two size AA (LR6) batteries with correct polarity.

•You can not use size AA (LR6) batteries in a cold environment. Use the NP-F10 battery pack .

Battery life

When using two size AA (LR6) Sony batteries or the NP-F10 rechargeable battery pack:

Battery Size AA (LR6) batteries NP-F10

Continuous recording 60 minutes 90 (80) minutes time*

Typical recording time** 30 minutes 50 (45) minutes Playing time on LCD 60 minutes 90 (80) minutes

Numbers in parentheses of NP-F10 indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous 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.

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.

Getting started

Using house current

When you install or remove the battery shaped block of the connecting cord, turn off the camcorder to prevent misoperation of the camcorder.

(1) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release

lever at the bottom of the camcorder to the left, then slide it toward you and release.

(2) Install the battery shaped block of the DC connecting cord in the direction of

the arrow. Open the cord cover and pass the cord through. Then close the lid and slide it until it clicks.

(3) Connect the DC connecting cord to the AC adaptor/charger. (4) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger and a wall outlet.

WARNING

The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Note

Keep the AC adaptor/charger away from the camcorder if the picture is affected.

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The supplied battery pack NP-F10 is charged a little at the factory. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC-VF10 AC adaptor/charger.

(1) Fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger and a wall outlet. The

CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Getting started

Charging time

When using the NP-F10 rechargeable battery pack:

Charging time* 145 (85) minutes

The number in parentheses indicates the time when you use a normally charged battery. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied charger.

(Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Shooting

Camera recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

(1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction

of the arrow. The small button lights up green.

(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder records for about 5 seconds and stops.

The tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second. The red lamps light up. To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

40min

POWER

ON/OFF

0:00:01

40min REC

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Adjust the LCD panel to the angle you want.

Note

To save battery power and prevent the battery and tape from wearing down, the power turns off automatically if you do not operate the camcorder for 5 minutes while the video cartridge is inserted and the power is on. To start recording, turn the power on again and press START/STOP.

Camera recording

Selecting the START/STOP mode

Your camcorder has three camera recording modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about 5 seconds

and then stops automatically (factory setting).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it

again.

Shooting

: The camcorder records only while you press

START/STOP

MODE

5SEC

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph for about five seconds. Photo recording is useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer.

(1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction

of the arrow. The small button lights up green.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture and "

on the LCD screen. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select still picture again, and keep pressing PHOTO lightly again.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture on the LCD screen is recorded for

about five seconds. The tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second. The red lamps light up. The sound during those five seconds is also recorded.

CAPTURE" appear

POWER

ON/OFF

PHOTO

40min

0:00:01

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Adjust the LCD panel to the angle you want.

To prevent camera-shake

When shooting a still picture, the slightest movement of the camcorder is noticeable. To prevent camera-shake, hold the camcorder firmly or use a tripod.

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Advanced operations

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)

When you shoot a subject using the telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 55 1/8 in. (140 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 15 3/4 in. (40 cm) away in the wide-angle position. When you shoot a subject closer than about 15 3/4 in. (40 cm), we recommend you shoot in macro.

Shooting

Shooting a subject closer – Macro

Even small subjects, such as flowers, insects, and images in photographs, can literally fill the screen in macro. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 10 cm (4 in.) away from the lens surface in macro. We recommend you to use a tripod when shooting in macro.

(1) Bring the camcorder as close as necessary to obtain the desired subject size. (2) Slide the MACRO lock switch in the direction of the arrow. (3) Move the zoom lever to the “W” side end. The MACRO

on the LCD screen.

indicator appears

Advanced operations

Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode)

You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot.

(1) Turn the LCD panel up vertically. The indicator (Mirror mode) appears

and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear.

(2) Start recording.

[a] [b]

[a] LCD screen image. [b] Recording image.

To cancel mirror mode

Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body.

Notes on mirror mode

•The picture on the LCD appears as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The REC indicator appears as r . The other indicators may not appear in mirror mode.

•While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the DATE and TIME.

Advanced operations

Shooting with backlighting

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.

Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen.

[a]

[b]

BACK

LIGHT

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

After shooting

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting conditions.

This function is also effective under the following conditions:

•A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light.

•A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function.

Shooting

Advanced operations

Searching for the end of the picture

Press END SEARCH during stop.

The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds of the recorded portion play back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture.

END

If you start recording after using END SEARCH

Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

Advanced operations

Recording with the date/time

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE and/or TIME. You can record the date and/or time displayed on the LCD screen with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date and time together. Except for the date and/or time indicator, no indicator on the LCD screen is recorded. The clock is set at the factory to London time for the United Kingdom and Paris time for the other European countries. You can reset the clock. (p.25)

Press DATE and/or TIME before you start recording or during recording.

DATE

TIME

Shooting

DATE

TIME

Note on recording with the date and/or time

Once you record the date and/or time, you cannot erase it.

To stop recording with the date and/or time

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. The recording continues.

To finish recording

While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it to turn off the camcorder. And remove the batteries.

We recommend you turn off the camcorder to prevent wearing down the battery while you do not use the camcorder.

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10:30:00AM

TIME

DATE

JUL.4.1998

10:30:00AM

Playing back

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.

(1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction

of the arrow. The small button lights up green.

(3) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (4) Press ( to start playback.

You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Adjust the LCD panel to the angle you want.

When playing back in the dark

You may find it difficult to view the LCD screen in the dark. We recommend you to monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen where there is more light.

To turn off the speaker

Slide the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch to OFF. To turn on the speaker, slide it to ON.

SPEAKER

OFF ON

Speaker

Playing back

Searching for still pictures

You can search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for about 8 seconds automatically (Photo Scan).

(1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction

of the arrow. The small button lights up in green.

(3) Press 0 to rewind the tape to the beginning. (4) Press PHOTO SCAN during stop.

Photo scan indicator appears on the LCD screen. Each still picture is displayed for about 8 seconds automatically. The number of the displayed picture and total number of the still pictures are displayed.

Playing back

PHOTO

SCAN

PHOTO

SCAN

2/7

To stop searching

Press PHOTO SCAN or p .

Notes on Photo Scan

•The sound is muted.

•The camcorder starts searching from where you pressed PHOTO SCAN.

Playing back

Various playback modes

To stop playback

Press p .

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or ( .

To fast-forward the tape rapidly

Press ) . To resume playback, press ( .

To rewind the tape

Press 0 . To resume playback, press ( .

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan)

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To resume normal playback, press ( .

To search for the end of the picture (End Search)

Press END SEARCH during stop. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds of the recorded portion play back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture.

To search for still pictures (Photo Scan)

Press PHOTO SCAN during stop. Each picture is displayed for about 8 seconds automatically. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded still picture.

Notes on playback

•The following may occur in the various playback modes.

- Streaks appear and the picture jitters.

- The sound is muted.

•When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power and prevent the battery and tape from wearing down. To start viewing a still picture, turn the power on again and press P during playback.

Watching on a TV screen

Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. Use the supplied A/V connecting cable. 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 TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks

Open the jack cover. Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to video input on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. And connect the black plug of the A/V connecting cable to audio input on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Playing back

VCR

If your TV or VCR is a stereo type

Connect only the black plug for audio L (left) on the TV or the VCR. With this connection, the sound is monaural even in stereo model.

When acoustic feedback (howling) occurs

Move the camcorder away from the TV or turn down the volume of the TV.

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V OUT

: Signal flow

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