SONY CCD-TR3300 User Manual

3-856-204-23 (1)

Video Camera Recorder H

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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- Serial No.

Model No. AC- Serial No.

CCD-TR3300

CCD-TR2300/TR3300

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

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.

WARNING

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.

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

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.

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Before you begin

Using this manual .................................. 4

Checking supplied accessories .............5

Getting started

Charging and installing the battery

pack.................................................... 6

Inserting a cassette ................................. 9

Basic operations

Camera recording................................. 10

Using the zoom feature ................. 12

Hints for better shooting ..................... 14

Checking the recorded picture ...........15

Connections for playback .................... 16

Playing back a tape .............................. 19

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ........ 22

Using the house current ................ 22

Using the battery case ................... 24

Using a car battery ......................... 24

Changing the mode settings ...............25

— for camera recording —

Recording with the date or time .........28

Fade-in and fade-out ............................ 29

Overlapping two pictures

(CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 31

Wiping away a still picture

(CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 32

Enjoying picture effect ......................... 33

Recording a still picture

(CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 35

Recording still pictures successively

(CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 36

Superimposing a moving picture on a

still picture (CCD-TR3300 only)... 37 Re-recording a picture in the middle

of a recorded tape .......................... 38

Using the wide mode function ...........39

Selecting the START/STOP mode .....41

Superimposing a title ........................... 42

Making your own original titles .........45

Releasing the STEADY SHOT

function ........................................... 46

Checking the tape condition before

recording (ORC)............................. 47

— for manual adjustment —

Selecting automatic/manual

adjustment modes.......................... 48

Focusing manually ............................... 49

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....51

About the PROGRAM AE function ..

Using the aperture priority mode ..

Using the shutter priority mode .. 52

Using the twilight mode ...............53

Using manual mode............................. 54

Using slow shutter

(CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 57

Tips for manual adjustment ................ 58

Shooting with backlighting .................60

Adjusting the brightness of the picture..

Adjusting the white balance ...............62

— for playing back/editing —

Searching the boundaries of recorded

date .................................................. 65

Returning to a pre-registered position ..

Locating the marking position............67

Writing the RC Time code on a

recorded tape.................................. 71

Editing onto another tape.................... 72

Recording from a VCR or TV..............74

Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ....................................... 76

Resetting the date and time.................77

Usable cassettes and playback modes ..

Tips for using the battery pack ...........79

Maintenance information and

precautions ..................................... 81

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 84

Trouble check........................................ 85

Specifications ........................................ 89

Identifying the parts............................. 90

Warning indicators............................... 98

Index ...................................................... 99

51 51

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Before you begin

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR3300 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TR3300 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your

operation.

Type of differences

Model number

CCD-TR2300

CCD-TR3300

Canadian

model

Other than

Canadian

model

Slow

Shutter

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Overlap/

—

•

Wipe

—

•

Digital

Effect

——

3 modes •

3 modes —

Easy

Connection

Charging attached

battery pack

—

•

—

Edit Station

not supplied

supplied

not supplied

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.

Precautions on camcorder care

• 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].

• 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 [b].

• 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 [c].

[b] [c][a]

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

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Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

AC-V315 AC-V316 or AC-V316A

Before you begin

89!º

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.94) 2 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 3 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22)

AC-V315 is for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model

AC-V316 or AC-V316A is for CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300

4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.76)

The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p.94)

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.16, 17) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.96) 8 Battery case (1) (p.24) 9 Lens cap (1) (p.10, 64)

This lens cap is already set on your camcorder.

!º Edit Commander Station (Edit Station)

(1) and Remote Commander (1) supplied with IR repeater (1), adhesive tape (1), control-S connecting cable (1) and size AA (R6) battery (2) (only for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model) (p.17)

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Getting started

Charging and installing the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.

This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery labeled such as NP-F530/F730. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.

(1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the z mark with the edge of

the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. If the battery pack is used right after the CHARGE lamp goes out, it will last for a normal period (normal charge). If allowed to charge for an additional hour or so, the battery pack will last for a longer period (full charge). Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.

AC-V315 for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model

AC-V316/V316A for CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300

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Charging time

Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730

Charging time* (min.) 170 (110) 250 (190)

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power

adaptor (fulll charge). (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

Battery life

— CCD-TR3300

Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730

Continuous recording time

Typical

(min.)

recordng time

(min.)

— CCD-TR2300

Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730

Continuous

Typical

recordng time

(min.)

recordng time

(min.)

The available time for a fully charged battery is indicated outside parentheses. The available time for normal charged battery is indicated in parentheses. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

1) Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

2) Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

When you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-F530 or NP-F730, remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.

105 (95) 240 (215)

65 (55) 145 (130)

110 (95) 245 (220)

65 (55) 145 (130)

Getting started

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Charging and installing the battery pack

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

AC-V315

Notes on charging the battery pack

• The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord again.

• You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack.

• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once, then go out.

Installing the battery pack

Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks.

To remove the battery pack

While pressing BATT (battery) PUSH, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

AC-V316/V316A

BATT PUSH

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Inserting a cassette

Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H.

(1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the

direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

1 2 3

To eject the cassette

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Getting started

PUSH

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L and 6 indicators flash in the viewfinder, and you cannot record.

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

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Basic operations

Camera recording

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording. (p.77) To save battery power, the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up (Finder power save).

(1) Remove the lens cap. (2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(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. The camera recording/ battery lamps located on the front light up.

POWER CAMERA

OFF

VTR

40min

STBY

0:00:00

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40min

REC

0:00:01

To stop recording momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode).

To finish recording [b]

Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette, remove the battery pack and put the lens cap on the lens.

[a][b]

0:35:20

40min

STBY

To focus the viewfinder lens

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and then up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Notes on recording mode

• This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

• In LP mode, you cannot record tapes in the Hi8 system.

• When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder.

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss any start-up scenes when you play back the tape.

Notes 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 several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET.

• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter, record in same (SP or LP) mode.

Basic operations

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Camera recording

Note on the beep sound

As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and two beeps sound when 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, select “OFF” in the menu system.

Notes on finder power save

• The recording continues even when the picture in the viewfinder disappears during recording.

• If you set VF PW-SAVE to OFF in the menu system, the picture in the viewfinder does not disappear even when you turn your face away from the viewfinder.

When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)

Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted.

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)

TW TW

TWT

Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.

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Notes on digital zoom

• More than 21x zoom is performed digitally (42x), and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system.

• The right side [a] in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the [a] zone disappears.

Basic operations

[a][b]

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Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

[a] [b]

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you 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. Be sure to not touch the builtin microphone.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position [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 camera, you can also use it with the camcorder.

When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.

If you wear glasses You can bend back the eyecup to get a better view of viewfinder [c].

Cautions on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [d].

• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [e].

[c] [e][d]

Notes on the color viewfinder

• The color viewfinder employs LCD screen made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the color viewfinder screen. These points are not recorded on the tape. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots : more than 99.99%).

• The finder power save function sometimes does not operate due to the effects of sunlight or fluorescent light.

• In direct sunlight, the picture in the viewfinder looks brighter by the lighting aperture. The color of the picture in the viewfinder is variable in such a case.

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Checking the recorded picture

Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the – Œ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).

POWER CAMERA

OFF

VTR

Basic operations

EDITSEARCH

To stop playback

Release EDITSEARCH.

To begin re-recording

Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Provided you do not eject the tape, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

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Connections for playback

You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. 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 VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jacks

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

If you use a monaural A/V connecting cable, you will get monaural sound.

[a]

S-VIDEO IN

VCR

[b]

AUDIO

: Signal flow

(not supplied)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

If you connect directly to TV

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

[a]

S-VIDEO IN

[b]

(not supplied)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

: Signal flow

AUDIO

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV. With this connection, the sound is monaural.

To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks

Use the RFU-95UC adaptor (not supplied).

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Connecting to a VCR/TV using the Edit Station — CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only

Once you connect the supplied HSA-EC1 Edit Station to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For using the Edit Station, see the operating instructions supplied with the Edit Station.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect the Edit Station to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If you are going to connect the Edit Station using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

VCR

: Signal flow

[b]

AUDIO

[a]

(not supplied)

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

If you connect directly to TV

Connect the Edit Station to the inputs on the TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

Basic operations

[a]

: Signal flow

[b]

AUDIO

(not supplied)

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the Edit Station and the TV or VCR. With this connection, the sound is monaural.

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Connections for playback

To connect the camcorder to the Edit Station

(1) Connect the power cord of the supplied AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (2) Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC power

adaptor.

(3) Insert the connecting plate into the guides at the bottom of the Edit Station. (4) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF. (5) Aligning the bottom of the camcorder with the arrow mark on the Edit Station,

slide the camcorder along the guide until it clicks.

(6) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to VTR.

POWER CAMERA

OFF

Caution

Do not set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The Edit Station can be used only for VTR mode.

To remove the camcorder

(1) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF. (2) While pressing HANDYCAM RELEASE on the Edit Station, slide the

camcorder.

POWER CAMERA

VTR VTR

OFF

VTR

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Playing back a tape

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

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

The tape transport buttons light up.

(2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press · to start playback.

POWER CAMERA

OFF

VTR

PLAY

PLAYREW

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

DISPLAY

To stop playback, press π. To rewind the tape, press 0. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ).

& × 2

REW FF PAUSESTOP PLAY

Basic operations

REC

Using the remote commander

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.

Using the Edit Station — CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only

You can control playback using the buttons and jog dial on the Edit Station. To use the jog dial, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise to point the desired indication around the ring. When using the Remote Commander with the Edit Station, set COMMAND MODE on the Edit Station to VTR 2.

To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again.

To monitor the sound while viewing the playback picture in the viewfinder

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack.

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Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To view a still picture (playback pause)

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

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 normal playback, press ·.

To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)

Press SLOW & on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press ·. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically.

To view the picture at double speed

For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward direction, press >7, then press x2 during playback. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press < or >7 on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/25 speed. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To change the playback direction

Press < on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or >7 on the Remote Commander for forward direction during playback. To resume normal playback, press

·.

To select the playback sound

Change the “HiFi SOUND” mode setting in the menu system.

Notes 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.

• Horizontal noise appears at the center of the screen when you play back a tape in reverse or in various speed if the RC time code or the Data Code is displayed on the screen. This is normal.

• The playback picture may be shaken up and down in slow playback. This is normal.

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Displaying the date or time when you recorded – data code function

Even if you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded (Data Code) on the TV during playback or editing. The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and the display window.

To display the date when you recorded

Press DATE on the camcorder, or press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. To make the date disappear, press DATE again or DATA CODE twice.

To display the time when you recorded

Press TIME on the camcorder, or press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander twice. To make the time disappear, press it again.

DATA CODE

DATE

JUL. 4 1996

Display window



5:30:00PM

 JUL.04.96

Basic operations

TIME

Display window



5:30:00PM

 5:30:00

When bars (––:––:––) appear

• A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function.

• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set.

• The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

• The tape was recorded in LP mode.

• The tape is being played back in variable speed (Slow Playback, etc.)

• An index signal is marked, the RC time code is written, or PCM after recording is made on the tape.

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, alkaline battery and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place Indoors

Outdoors

In the car (CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only)

* Edit Station HSA-EC1 cannot be used for camera recording.

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

Power source

House current

Battery pack Size AA (LR6) Sony

Alkaline battery 12 V or 24 V car battery

Using the house current

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet, then connect the connecting cord

to the DC OUT jack on the AC power adaptor.

(2) Insert the connecting plate into the guides at the bottom of the camcorder.

Accessory to be used

Supplied AC power adaptor Edit Station HSA-EC1 (supplied for CCD-

TR3300 for Canadian model only)* Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied), NP-F730 Battery case (supplied)

Car battery charger DC-V515

DC OUT

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CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300 only:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. (2) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder

until it clicks.

Charging the battery pack —CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only

After connecting the power cord to the house current and setting the POWER switch on the camcorder to OFF, you can charge the battery pack in either of the following two ways:

(When charging begins, the CHARGE lamp lights.)

• Charging the battery attached to the camcorder Leave the battery pack attached to the camcorder. (The NP-F530 battery pack requires

about 210 minutes for a full charge and about 150 minutes for a normal charge.)

• Charging two battery packs at the same time Attach one battery pack to the AC power adaptor and the other to the camcorder. Both

are charged simultaneously. When charged, both lamps go out (normal charge). If either lamp is still lit, both batteries are not charged (the NP-F530 battery packs require about 240 minutes for a full charge and about 180 minutes for a normal charge).

You can also charge the battery pack in either of the above two ways by connecting the AC power adaptor to the Edit Station and setting the POWER switch on the Edit Station to OFF.

Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp

• The VTR/CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This is normal.

• If the VTR/CAMERA lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about 1 minute, reconnect the power cord.

To remove the connecting plate

Pull out the connecting plate by the plate. Never pull the connecting cord itself.

WARNING

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

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the house current, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Advanced Operations

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Using alternative power sources

Using the battery case

Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied).

(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case. (2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking

on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.

(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries. (4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting

surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack.

Battery life

Using Sony alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C).

Model Continuous recording time Typical recording time CCD-TR3300 115 min. 70 min. CCD-TR2300 120 min. 70 min.

312

Notes on the battery life

• You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

• The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment.

• The battery lives on the previous page are estimates. the battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

Using a car battery

— CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only

Use the DC-V515 car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the car battery cord to the camcorder in the same way as you connect the AC power adaptor.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

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Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial so that the desired item is highlighted white. (3) Press the control dial. The setting menu appears. (4) Turn the control dial to highlight a setting, and press the control dial to select

it.

(5) If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 2 to 4. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

Advanced Operations

CAMERA VTR

MENU WIND

COMMANDER Hi8 COUNTER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL

[MENU] : END

OFF

MENU COMMANDER OFF

EDIT HiFi SOUND Hi8 COUNTER REC MODE TBC

[MENU] : END

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes

COUNTER <NORMAL/TIME CODE>

• Normally select NORMAL.

• Select TIME CODE to display the RC time code in order to edit more precisely.

COMMANDER <ON/OFF>

• Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

BEEP <ON/OFF>

• Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc.

• Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

MENU WIND OFF

COMMANDER Hi8

COUNTER ORC TO SET

WIND

REC MODE

COMMANDER

TITLE COL

Hi8 COUNTER

[MENU] : END

ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL

[MENU] : END

MENU BEEP

[MENU] : END

BEEP

[MENU] : END

MENU BEEP

[MENU] : END

OFF

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Changing the mode settings

VF BRIGHT*

Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The viewfinder becomes brighter when you turn the control dial up, and darker when you turn the control dial down.

VF PW-SAVE* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to activate finder power save function.

• Select OFF to not use finder power save function.

Items for CAMERA mode only

WIND <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind.

• Normally select OFF.

Hi8 <AUTO/OFF>

• Normally select AUTO to have the camcorder automatically set the recording mode (Hi8 or standard 8 mm) depending upon the cassette type being used.

• Select OFF to record a Hi8 tape in standard 8 mm format.

ORC TO SET* <ORC ON>

Select ORC ON to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording.

REC MODE* <SP/LP>

• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.

• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.

D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to activate digital zooming.

• Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camera goes back to 21x zoom.

REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>

• Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up.

• Normally select ON.

AE SHIFT*

Select this item to adjust the brightness of the picture.

TITLE COL* <BLUE/ GREEN/ CYAN/ RED/ VIOLET/ YELLOW/ WHITE>

Select the color of the title.

TITLE POS* <CENTER/BOTTOM>

• Select CENTER to center the title in the picture.

• Select BOTTOM to position the title at the bottom of the picture.

TITLE LANG* <ENGLISH/ FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL/ PORTUGUÊS>

Select the language of the preset titles.

TITLE 1 SET* TITLE 2 SET*

Select to store your own original titles.

CLOCK SET*

Select this item to reset the date or time.

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Items for VTR mode only

EDIT <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

• Normally select OFF.

HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>

• Normally select STEREO.

• Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape.

TBC* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to correct for jitter.

• Select OFF to not correct for jitter. The picture may not be steady when you playback.

DNR* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to reduce picture noise.

• Select OFF to not reduce noise.

* These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium

battery is in place.

Note on TBC setting

Set TBC to OFF when playing back:

• A tape you have dubbed over.

• A tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine.

Advanced Operations

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Recording with the date or time

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded.

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock in the menu system.

DATE

JUL. 4 1996

TIME

5:30:00PM

To stop recording with the date or time

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

Note on the date or time indicator

If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode, the indicators in the viewfinder move upwards.

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Fade-in and fade-out

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound

increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases.

When fading in [a]

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER/OVERLAP (only for

CCD-TR3300), or FADER (only for CCD-TR2300). The fade indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

When fading out [b]

(1) During recording, press FADER/OVERLAP (only for CCD-TR3300), or

FADER (only for CCD-TR2300). The fade indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and

then recording stops.

Advanced Operations

[a]

FADER

M.FADER

[b]

FADER/OVERLAP

CCD-TR3300

FADER

Note on fade indicator — CCD-TR2300 only

Each time you press FADER, the fade indicator changes: FADER n M.FADER n no indicator, cyclically.

M.FADER

OVERLAP

WIPE

RECSTBY

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Fade-in and fade-out

To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER/OVERLAP (only for CCD-TR3300), or FADER (only for CCD-TR2300) until the fade indicator disappears.

When the date or time indicator is displayed

The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out.

Note on fade-in/fade-out

Fade-in/fade-out function is cancelled after executing this function.

When the title is displayed

You cannot use the FADER function. When FADER is set, you cannot superimpose a title.

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SONY CCD-TR3300 User Manual

CCD-TR2300/TR3300

Table of contents

Using this manual

Checking supplied accessories

Charging and installing the battery pack

Inserting a cassette

Camera recording

Hints for better shooting

Checking the recorded picture

Connections for playback

Playing back a tape

Using alternative power sources

Changing the mode settings

Recording with the date or time

Fade-in and fade-out