Sony CCD-TR670PK Owner’s Manual

CCO-TR36/TR73/TR76/TR83/TR93/TR100/
TR560/TR600/TR670/TR670PK/TR880
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SERVICEMANUAL
CCD-TR93
CCD-TR670PK is model that carrying case are added in CCD-TR670.
CCD-TR670PK are different from CCD-TR670 only in the accessories and packing materials. SPECIFICATIONS
System Video recording system
Two rotary heads,Helical
scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
8 mm video format cassette
(standard8ram)
(CCD-TR36/rR 73,rI'R76/
TR83/I'R93/rR560/TR670)
(Hi8 or standard 8 ram)
(CCD-TR 100/TR600/'['R880)
Tape speed
SP mode: Approx.
19/32 inches (I .43 cm)/second
LP mode: Approx.
5/16 inches (0.72 cm)/second
(playback only)
Recording time
SP mode: 2 hours (E6/P6-120)
Playback time
SP mode: 2 hours (E6/P6-120)
LP mode: 4 hours (E6/P6-120)
Fastforward/rewind time
Approx, 6 rain. 30 sec.
(E6/P6-120)
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CROFILMJ
Image device
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Vlewflnder
See the tablenextpage.
Lena
See the table nextpage.
Focal distance
See the table nextpage.
Color tamperature
Auto
Minimum Illumination
See the table nextpage.
Illumination range
See the table next page
Recommended illumination
More than 100 lux
Input and Output connector S video Input/output
(CCD-TR Ioo/rR600/rR880)
4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal:
1 Vp-p. 75 £'2,unbalanced, sync
negative Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p, 75 f2, unbalanced
Video Input */output
Phonojack, l Vp-p, 75 _,
unbalanced, syncnegative
Audio Input */output
Phonojacks (2: stereoL andR) Input: 327 mV, input impedance
more than 47 kQ Output:327 iV, (acoutput
impedance47 kQ ) impedancelessthan2,2 kf2
: CCD-TR 100/rR60OfrR880 only
US Model
CCD- TR 36/TR 73/TR 76/TR83/TR93/TR I O0/TR600
Canadian Model
E Model
CCD- TR560/-I-R670/TR670PK/TR880
Hong Kong Model
CCD- TR670/TR880
Tourist Model
CCD- TR880
H6ndycam
IA MECHANISMI
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the "8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL IV" (9-973-199-11).
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, DC 5V
Headphones jack
Stereo minijack
LANC control Jack
Stereo mini-mini jack
(_ 2.5mm)
MIC jack
Stereo minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0V DC, outputimpedance6.8 k_ (_ 3.5
ram)
General Power requirements
On battery mounting surface
6.0V (battery pack)
7.5V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
See the table next page.
Installation
Vertically, horizontally
Operating temperature
32 oF to 1040F (0"C to 40°C )
Storagetemperature
--4_ to +I40°F
(-20 "Cto +60°C)
Dimensions
Seethe table nextpage.
Mass
Seethe table nextpage.
Microphone
Electret condenser microphone, stereo type
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VIDEOCAMERARECORDER
CCD-TR36/TR73/TR76/-FR83/TR93/TR560/TR670/TR670PK
l-li 1_ VIDEOCAMERARECORDER
._CCD-TR100/TR600/TR880
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The instructions in this manual are for the five 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-TR93 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-TR36 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.
Types of differences
7 modes
CCD-TR36/TR73 are the U. S. A. models.
TV color systems di_er from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. When 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 find out the TV color system used in your country.
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.
Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or
dusty place, protect It from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the 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 the malfunction cannot be repaired [b].
Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140 oF(60 oC), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [€].
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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[] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 48) [] NP-S5 Battery pack (1) (p. 6)
[] AC-V25A/VRSB/V25C AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 18) [] CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 31)
(The lithium battery is already instalied in your camcorder.)
[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 48) [] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 47)
[] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 15) [] Tripod adaptor (1) (p. 13)
[] Shading cover (CCD-TR73_'R76/TR93 only) (1)
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Before using your eamcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.
CCI)-TR73/TR76
Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. (I) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (2) ALign the right side of the battery pack with the Lineon the AC power adaptor, then sLide the
battery pack in the direction of the arrow. O) Set the selector to CHARGE° The CHARGE lamp (orange) Lights up. Charging begins. When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the selector to the center position and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. To stop charging, set the selector to the center position.
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Charging Time
Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)
Battery Life
CCD-TP.36
CCD-TR83
CCD-TR93
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start / stop or zooming and
turning the power on/o_. The actual battery life may be shorter.
***Approximate continuous recording time indoors.
Importantl Use the battery completely before re-chargingl
Before you recharge the battery pack, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely. Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery
capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery
completely and charge it fully again. To use up the battery, remove the cassette and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA with
the battery pack attached, and leave the camcorder until the cV indicator flashes and the red lamp flashes rapidly in the viewfinder.
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Removing the Battery Pack
Slidethebattery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Notes on charging the battery park
The POWER 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 POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again.
You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack.
(1) 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.
Make sure that the power source is installed. (I) While sliding the release knob in the direction of the arrow, lift up the lid. (2) Press EJECT. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette compartment. The
cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(S) Close the lid.
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Removing the Battery Pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATF, slide the battery pack to the left.
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To Eject the Cassette
While sliding the release knobin the direction of the arrow, lift up the lid of the cassette holderand
pressEJECT.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the I_1 and A iiidicators 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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Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the carncorder is working correctly. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press START/STOP, The camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator appears and the red
lamp lights up in the viewfinder. The camera recording/battery lamp also lights up.
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AUTO DATE
To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
PressSTART/STOP again.The "STBY"indicator appears in theviewfinder (Standby mode).
To Finish Recording [b]
Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and turn the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette (p. 9).
[a]
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.
When using a monochrome viewfinder, turn the viewfinder lens adiustment rinl_ so that the indicators
in the viewfinder come into sharp focus [a]. When using a color viewfinder, move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus [b].
[a] [b]
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 weanng out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press
START/STOP.
Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the
actualrecording.Thiswillensurethatyou won't missanystart-upsceneswhen you playback thetape. You can recordtapesinSP (standardplay)mode only.
Note 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.
Note on 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 (p. 51).
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.
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
The clockissettotheEastCoastStandardTime atthefactory,but you can resettheclockinthemenu system (p.32).You canchange theAUTO DATE settingsby selectingON orOFF inthemenu system. The AUTO DATE featureworks once a day.However, thedate may automaticallyappear more than
once a day when:
you reset the date and time.
you eject and insert the tape again.
you stop recording within 10 seconds.
you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set to ON again in the menu system.
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.
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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)
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:
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Zooming Speed (Dual speed zooming)
Press the power zoom buttonfirmlyfor a high-speed zoom, pressit softly for a relatively slow zoom.
When you shoot a Subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get asharp 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 about 3 1/4 feet (100 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inches (! cm) in the wide-angle
position.
Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR83/TIR93 only)
More than 12x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates asyou 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 (p. 29).
The horizontal bar in the power zoom indicator separates the digital zooming zone (above the bar [a]) and the optical zooming zone (under the bar [b]). If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the part
above the bar disappears.
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.
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 recording angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position [b].
Place the camcorcler on flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other fiat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p. 46). If the camcorder is difficult to balance on a tripod, use the supplied tripod adaptor. Attach the tripod adaptor to the camcorder by turning the screw [€]. The adaptor has a screw hole for a tripod. Do not leave the tripod adaptor on the camcorder if the camcorder is not mounted on a tripod. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inches (6.5 ram). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
Cautions on the vlewfinder
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 deformed. Be careful when plating the camcorder under sunlight or by the window [el.
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Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the
viewfinder.
(I) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA. {2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press the - (_)) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion
plays back (Re(Review).
Hold down the- side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last r_:orded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).
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You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly 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 (p. 18).
To Connect to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks
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.
VIDEO IN
: Signal flow
If a VCR is already connected to your TV
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.
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To Stop playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To Begin Re-recording
Press START ISTOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released ED[TSEARCH. provided you do not eject the tape, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will
be smooth.
To Monitor the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture In the Viewfinder
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the _ jack. Play back the tape in PLAYER mode (p. 16).
if your I"Vor 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 monaural.
To connect a TV or a VTR without Video/Audio input jacks
Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).
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