Sony CCD-TR714 User Manual

SONY.

3-810-918-11 (1)

Video Camera

Recorders

CCD-TR99/TR514/TR714/TR814

Operation Manual

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.

_____

Video 8 Handycam

©1996 by Sony Corporation

Model No. AC­Serial No.

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam,

Welcome to video El

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.

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the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
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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
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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.

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Using This Manual 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5

Getting Started

Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Inserting a Cassette 10

Basic Operations

Camera Recording 1]

Using the Zoom Feature 14
Hints for Better Shooting 15
Checking the Recorded Picture 16
Connections for Playback 17
Playing Back a Tape 19

Advanced Operations

Using Alternative Power Sources 21
Recording with the Date or Time 23
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 24
Shooting with Backlighting 25
Selecting the START/STOP Mode 26
Superimposing a Title 27
Using the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-TR99/TR814 only) 28

Changing the Mode Settings 29
Editing onto Another Tape 30

Additional Information

Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder 31
Resetting the Date and Time 33
Playback Modes 34
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 34
Maintenance Information and Precautions 38
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 42
Trouble Check 43
Specifications 46
Identifying the Parts 48
Warning Indicators 55
Index Back cover

I Before You Begin

Using This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed beUnv. Before you start reading this

manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
The CCD-TR99 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 te.xt, for example, " CCD­TR99 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 CAMEIRA.
As indicated with i' in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.

Types of Differences

Model Viewfinder Zoom Steady

Color Monaural

CCD-TR99
CCD-TR514
CCD-TR714
CCD-TR814

•

•

•

•

12x*->24x

12x
12x-«24x
12x—24x

Shot

• •

•

Audio

Stereo

•

•

•

Note on TV Color Systems

TV color systems are different depending on the countries. If you yiew the playback picture 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).

Precaution on Copyright

Teleyision 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.

Lit VTR

button

Display

windowB/W

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Precautions on Camcorder Care

• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a

malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]

• 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]

• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140° F (60 °C), such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight, [c]

See "Precautions" on page 41 as well.

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Checking Supplied Accessories

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[El NP-33 Battery Pack (1) (p. 6)

H] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 17)

CCD-TR514/TR714/TR814 : Monaural
CCD-TR99 : Stereo

Shoulder strap (1) (p. 51)

[4] AC-V15/V16/V16A AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 21)

[§ CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 31)

Already installed in the camcorder.

[6] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 19, 51)

[E Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 52)

[8] Battery case (1) (p. 22)

CCD-TR99 only

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

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.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.

(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet.

(2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor, then slide the

battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Set the selector to CHARGE. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Unplug the unit from the mains, and then
remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder.

Charging Time

Battery pack

Charging

time*

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty pack using the supplied AC power adaptor (Lower

temperatures require a longer charging time.)

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-98/98D

60 215 190

NP-80/80D

NP-68/66H

125

NP-66 NP-C65

95

105

NP-60D

90

Battery Life

CCD-TR99

Battery pack

Typical recording time* 40 145 125
Continuous recording time**

CCD-TR514

Battery pack

Typical recording time* 50 175
Continuous recording time**

CCD-TR714

Battery pack

Typical recording time*
Continuous recording time**

CCD-TR814

Battery pack

Typical recording time* 45 155
Continuous recording time**

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-33

(supplied)

NP-98/

98D

75 255 220 150 120

NP-98/

980

90 305 265 180

NP-98/

980

45
85 280

80

160

NP-98/

980

275 240 165

NP-80/

80D

NP-80/

800

NP-80/

800

NP-80/

800

NP-68/

66H

85

NP-68/

66H

150 105

NP-68/

66H

140 95
245 170

NP-68/

66H

135 95

NP-66 NP-C65 NP-60D

65

NP-66

80

150 155 135

NP-66 NP-C65

75

140

NP-66

75

135

70 60

130

NP-C65 NP-600

85 75

80 70

145 125

NP-C65 NP-600

80 65

145

110

NP-600

120

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

Charging and Installing the Battery Pack

To Remove the Battery Pack

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Notes on charging the battery pack

• The POWER lanap 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 VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect the power

cord. After about one minute, reconnect the AC power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again.

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

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Installing the Battery Pack

(1) Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface.

(2) Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly.

To Remove the Battery Pack

Slide ВАТТ, and then pull the lower part of the battery pack.

Inserting a Cassette

Make sure that a power source is installed.

(1) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrowc The cassette

compartment automatically opens.

(2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out.

(3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it. The cassette compartment

automaticallv closes.

To Eject the Cassette

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

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 [B^ and it indicators flash in
the vnewfinder, and you cannot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

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Camera Recording

Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted.
When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time
(p. 33) before you start recording. When you reset the date and time, 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 you
are using the camcorder correctly.

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

(2) Slide START/STOP MODE to A ■
(3) Turn STANDBY up. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder.
(4) Press START/STOP (red button). The camcorder starts recording and the "STBY" indicator

changes to the "REC" indicator.

You can also sStect Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or TP (long play) mode. Set REC
MODE (p. 29) according to the length of your planned recording before you start.

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To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP again. The "REC" indicator in the viewfinder changes to the "STBY" indicator

(Standby mode).

To Finish Recording [b]

Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OFF.
Then, eject the cassette (p. 10) and remove the battery pack (p. 9),

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Camera Recording

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the
camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape
To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY aown once and turn it up again. To start recording, press
START/STOP.

To Focus the Viewfinder Lens

If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else has used it,
focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring [a] (CCD-TR514/TR814) or
move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TR99/TR714) so that the indicators in the
vuewfinder come into sharp focus.

Note on the indicators in the viewfinder

The indicators appear in CAMERA mode only. They do not appear in PLAYER mode.

Recording with the START/STOP button depressed

You can also make recording while pressing down the START/STOP button. To make the START/
STOP button work this way, slide the START/STOP MODE switch to Jj. . [c]

Shooting scenery in several short takes

You can automatically make recording for about 5 seconds with the 5 SEC (p. 26). To make the
START/STOP button work this way, slide the START/STOP MODE switch to 5 SEC. [dj

{c]

START/STOP MODE

tj i 5

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SEC

[d]

START/STOP MODE

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12

SEC

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Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual
recording. This prevents the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes when you play back the
tape.

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.

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

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.

Note on beep sound

As indicated with L 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. 55). Note that the beep

sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, set BEEP to "OFF" (p.

29).

Note on the AUTO DATE feature

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock (p. 33).
The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. However, the date may
automatically appear 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.

When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)

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

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Camera Recording

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 '=p=>nngly.
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zooming Speed

Turn the p urn it lightly for a relatively slow zoom.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, turn the power zoom lever towards

the W side until the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least 2.6 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the
telephoto position, or 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) in the wide-angle position.

Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)

You can select 12 x or 24 x of zooming.

• More than 12 x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as vou go toward
the T side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the ZOOM function to xl2 (p. 29).

• The right side [aj in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b]
shows the optical zooming zone. If you slide the ZOOM switch to xl2, the [a] zone disappears.

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Hints for Better Shooting

For hand-held shots, you'll get better results holding the camcorder according to the following
suggestions;

[a]

• 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. Do not cover the microphone with your fingers.

• 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. Turn 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 the tripod screw is shorter than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).
Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.

Cautions on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder, [c]

• 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, [d]

[b]

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Note on the color viewfinder (CCD-TR99/TR714 only)

The color viewfinder is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points
of light (red, blue, or green) may appear on the color viewfinder. These points are not recorded on
the tape. This is not a malfunction. (Effectix’e dots : more than 99.99‘fn).

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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, slide it to CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press EDITSEARCH. Press the - (S)) side momentarily, the last few seconds of the recorded

portion plays 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 (Editsearch).

To Begin Re-recording

Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Provided you
do not eject the cassette, 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. It is recommended to
use the house current as the power source (p. 21).

If a VCR is connected to a TV

Connect the camcorder to LINE IN 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 to VCR on the TV.

CCD-TR514/TR714/TR814

CCD-TR99

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Connections for Playback

Connecting Directly to a TV

Connect the camcorder to your TV by using the the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR
selector to VCR on the TV.

CCD-TR 514/TR714/TR814

CCD-TR99

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

— CCD-TR99 only

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 VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks

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

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Playing Back a Tape

You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor on the TV screen, after
connecting the camcorder to the TV/VCR (p. 17).
You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander.

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

The tape transport buttons light up(CCD-TR99 only).

(2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(3) Press ►. Playback starts.

To stop playback, press ■.
To rewind the tape, press
To fast-forward the tape, press

To Monitor the Sound while Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder ;CCD-TR99 only)

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 0 jack, (p.48)

ee the next page for further informations.

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Playing Back a Tape

Various Playback Modes

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or ►.

To locate a scene (Picture Search)

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

To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan)

Keep pressing while rewinding or ►► while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback,
press ►.

Notes on playback

• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.

• When still picture mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode.

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Advanced Operations

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Using Alternative Power Sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p.6), the 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 Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors
Outdoor

In the car

Using the House Current

House current Supplied AC power adaptor
Battery pack

Size AA (LR 6) Alkaline
battery

12 V or 24 V car battery DC pack DCP-77

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase
accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

Battery pack NP-33 (supplied), NP-98/98D, NP-80/80D,
NP-68, NP-66H, NP-66, NP-C65, NP-60D

Battery case (supplied) (CCD-TR99 only)

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the lop of the connecting plate of the AC

power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface. Push the connecting plate so that it
attaches firmly.

(2) Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).

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Using Alternative Power Sources

WARNING

AC power cord must only be changed at qualified service shop.

PRECAUTIONS

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

Notes on the POWER lamp

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

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

To remove the adaptor

The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 9).

Using the Battery Case

— CCD-TR99 only

Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) 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 (p. 9).

Battery Life

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

Model

CCD-TR99
CCD-TK514
CCD-TR714
CCD-TR814

Notes

• The abo\'e battery li\'cs are estimates. The battery life mav be shorter depending on the storage

condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

•You mav not use the battery case in clold environment.

Typical recording time Continuous recording time

-45
70 125
60 no
55 100

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To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p, 9).
When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent
malfunction.

Using a Car Battery

Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of
the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder.

To remove the DC pack

The DC pack i^removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 9).

Recording with the Date or Time

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATH or ITME. You can record the date or

•ime displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same
ime. 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.

Stop Recording with the Date or Time

ss DATE or TIME again. Recording continues.

1 cannot superimpose a title during recording the dale or time.

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Using the PROGRAM AE Function

You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation.
When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night views.

Selecting the Best Mode

Select the best mode by using the following examples.

Sports mode ^ Twilight mode

• Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis, • Recording night views, neon signs or
golf or skiing fireworks

• A landscape in a mo\’ing car

High-speed shutter mode

• A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather
with the ball captured clearly

• Playing back certain scenes with high-speed
movements in clear, sharp picture

Using the PROGRAM AE Function

Set the mark of the desired mode to the • mark above the PROGRAM AE dial.

Note on shutter speed

The shutter speed in each PROGR.AM AE mode is as follows;
Sports mode - between 1 /60 to 1 /500
High-speed shutter mode - 1/4000
I'wilight mode - i /60 (to 1 /100 when the Steady Shot is on - GCD-TR99/TR814 only)
AUTO mode - 1 /60 (to 1 /100 when the Stead\- Shot is on - CCD-1'R99/TR814 only)

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Shooting with Backlighting

When vou shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light

background, use the BACK LIGHT.

Press BACK LIGHT. The H indicator appears inside the viewfinder.

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After Shooting

Press BACK LIGHT again to let the 0 indicator go out under normal lighting condition. Otherwise,
the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition.

This function is also effective under following conditions;

• On the snow e.g. at the ski resort

• At the beach under strong sunshine

• 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.

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Selecting the START/STOP Mode

Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a
series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.
(1) Slide START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.

ja ; Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal

mode).

: The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP.

5 SEC : When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about ,5 seconds and then stops

(2) Turn STANDBY up and press START/STOP. Recording starts.
If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of one per

second as illustrated below. When about five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the
camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically.

If you selected Jx , the camcorder records as long as you hold down START/STOP.

automatically.

To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode

Press ST ART/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds
from the moment you press START/STOP.

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Superimposing a Title

You can select from nine preset titles to superimpose it on the picture during recording. Each time
you press TITLE, the preset titles appear one by one.

To Superimpose from the Beginning

(1) Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. The title flashes.
(4) Press START/STOP to start recording.
(5) Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title.

To Superimpose On the Way of Recording

(1) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. The title flashes.

(2) When the title stops flashing, press TITLE. The title disappears.

(3) Press START/STOP to start recording.
(4) Press TITLE when you want to superimpose the title.
(5) Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title.

Note on selecting a title

You cannot select a title during recording.

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— CCD-TR99/TR814 only

You can use the Steady Shot to compensate for camera-shake. Do not use the Steady Shot when
shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

Using the STEADY SHOT Function

Slide STEADY SHOT to ON.

To Release the Steady Shot

Slide STEADY SHOT to OFF.

Notes on the Steady Shot

• The Steady Shot will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• When you switch the Steady Shot on or off, fhe exposure may fluctuate.

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Changing the Mode Settings

You can change the mode settings to further enjoy the features and functions.
(1) Slide the cover to the left. You will find the mode switches.

(2) Set the mode switches to the desired mode.

(3) Close the cover.

Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item

ZOOM <x24/x12> (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)

• Set to x24 to activate digital zooming.

• Set to xl2 otherwise. The zooming ability becomes xl2.

COMMANDER <ON/OFF>

• Set to ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

• Set to OFF when not using the Remote Commander for the camcorder.

BEEP <ON/OFF>

• Set to ON to turn the beep sound on.

• Set to OFF to turn the beep sound off.

REC MODE <SP/LP>

• Select SR to record a tape in SP (standard play) mode.

♦ Select LP to record a tape in LP (long play) mode.

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You can create your own video program by editing with any other 0 8 mm, Hi0 Hi8, iVHSl VHS,

SVHS S-VHS, iV-HSHVHSC, SiRSH S-VHSC, i0 Betamax or l^■lвela ED Betamax VCR that has video/

audio inputs.

After connecting the camcorder to the VCR,

(1) Slide the POWER switch to PLAYER.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape vou want to record over) into the recording VCR. Then insert your

recorded tape into the camcorder.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start

editing. Then press II to set the camcorder to playback pause mode.

(4) Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode.
(5) Press II on the camcorder and then on the VCR to start editing.

To Edit More Scenes

Repeat steps .8 to 5.

To Stop Editing

Press ■ STOP on the camcorder and VCR.

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Additional Information

Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder

Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the

indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of

any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation. (The lithium
battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year.)

Note on Lithium Battery

Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on the camcorder.

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WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Caution
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
consult a doctor immediately.

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Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder

Changing the Lithium Battery

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached.
Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time.

(1) Slide the cover and align the mark of the cover to that of the body. Press down the cover.

(2) Push the battery in once and pull it out from the holder.

(3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
(4) Align the mark of the cover to that of the body. Press the cover until it clicks and slide the cover.

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Resetting the Date and Time

Reset the date and time using the DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) buttons.

(1) Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT) simultaneously until the year indicator flashes in the

v'iewfinder.

(4) Set year, month, day, time, minute by pressing DATE(+) and TIME(NEXT). Note that when you

keep DATE(+) pressed, the digits advance faster.

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To Correct the Date and Time Setting -

Repeat steps 3 and 4.

To Check the Date and Time

Press DATE to display the date indicator in the v iewfinder. Press TIME to display the time indicator.
When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out.

The year indicator changes as follows:

’96

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Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

12:00:00 AM stands for midnight.
12:00:00 PM stands for noon.

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Playback Modes

The playback mode is selected automatically according to the recording system (SP/LP mode) in
which the tape was recorded.

Note on AFM HiFi stereo (CCD-TR99 only)

When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if:

• You record the tape using this camcorder, then olay it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video
recoeder/player.

• You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this
camcorder.

Foreign 8 mm video

You cannot play back tapes recorded on a different TV color system. Because the TV color systems
differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to
the list of "Using Your Camcorder Abroad" to check the TV color system of foreign countries.

Tips for Using the Battery Pack

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Preparing the Battery Pack

Always Carry Additional Batteries

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to .3 times as much recording as you have planned.

Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment

Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in

cold environment.

To Save Battery Power

Turn the STANDBY switch on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.
While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens
moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a cassette is inserted or
removed.

When to Replace the Battery

While you are using your camcorder in CAMERA mode, the remaining battery indicator decreases
gradually as battery power is used up.

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Tips for Using the Battery Pack

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the <Xi indicator appears and starts
flashing in the viewfinder.
Wlten the tXi indicator in the viewfinder disappears and the battery lamp flashes rapidly, turn the
POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder
to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.

Note on the remaining battery indicator

The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from
that of the battery pack with the remaining battery indicator (not supplied). The indicator of the
battery pack is more accurate.

Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Caution

Never leave thtrbattery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun
or under direct sunlight.

The Battery Heats Up

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. Tliis is caused by energy that has been
generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern
and is normal.

Battery Pack Care

• Remo\ e the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the
battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if

the POWER switch is set to OFF. This is shortens battery life.

• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you
should charge the battery right before using tire camcorder.

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How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack

When the switch is supplied with the battry pack ([a] on p. 36) you can use it to find whether the

battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is
completed. Set the switch to the "red mark" position when the battery is used up (or in whichever

direction voLi want to remind yourself).

The Life of the Battery Pack

If the battery lamp flashes rapidlv just after turning <.)n the camcordrer with a fulh' charged batter)’
pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

Charging Temperature

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50' F to 86'F (from 10°C to 30'O. Lower
temperatures require a longer charging time.

Sony Batteries are Recommended

Use of non-Son^■ batteries may damage your I landvcam camcorder.

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Tips for Using the Battery Pack

Notes on Charging

A Brand-new Battery

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

After Long Storage

Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack is charged fully but not
used for a long time (about ] year), it becomes discharged. Charge it again, but in this case the
battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery
life will recover its original capacity.

Notes on the Terminals

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly
install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the -t
and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper.

Be Sure to Observe the Following

• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover, [b]

• Keep the battery pack aw'av from fire.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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Notes on the Battery Case

— CCD-TR99 only

• Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or

size AA rechargeable NiCd batteries.

• Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50“F/10°C).

• Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth.

• Do not disassemble or convert the battery case.

• Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.

• During recording, the battery case heats up. This is not cause for concern.

• Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object.

• If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the battery case from the camcorder and
remove the batteries from the battery case.

Notes on Alkaline Batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.

• Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.

• Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.

• Do not use a battery that is leaking.

If battery leakage occurred

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

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Maintenance Information and Precautions

Moisture Condensation

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick
to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible
damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please, take
the following precautions.

Inside the Camcorder

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the E indicator flashes or the DEW lamp
flashes. If this happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette
compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When ^ indicator flashes at the same
time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the
cassette about 1 hour.

On the Lens

If moisfure condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the
power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

How to Prevent Moisture Condensation

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag
and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it

(after about 1 hour).

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Video Head Cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When © appears in the
viewfinder in CAMERA mode or playback pictures are "noisy" or hardly visible, the video heads
may be contaminated.

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[a] Slightly contaminated
[b] Critically contaminated

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After
checking the picture, if it is still "noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in
one session.)

Caution

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

Note

If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Maintenance information and Precautions

Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder

— CCD-TR514/TR814 only

(1) Remove the screw with a screwdri\ er (not supplied). I hen, while sliding the RELEASE knob,

turn the evecLip in the direction of the arror. cmd pull it out.

(2) Clean the surface with a commerdaily a\ ailable blower.

To Reattach the Eyecup
(1) Align the groove on th eyecup with the • mark on the barrel.

(2) Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow. Then, replace the screw.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remo\ e only the screw to remove the eyecup.

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Precautions

Camcorder Operation

• Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use only the recommended accessories.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by your
nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camera.

• Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

• Keep the camcorder awav from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

On Handling Tapes

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the
type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is out or in.

Camcorder Care

• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the
cassette. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a
tape for about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them
with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

AC Power Adaptor

Charging

• Use only for the specifieci battery pack. This unit cannot be used to charge a lithium ion type
battery.

• Attach the battery pack firmly.

• Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.

Others

• Unplug the unit from the wall (mains) outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the
cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the AC power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate. If this

happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep the metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video
ecquipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

- Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirt\-

- Very humid
“ Vibrating

If any difficultx' should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Each country has its own electricity and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad,
check the following points:

Power Sources

You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240
V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [b].

Difference in Color Systems

This camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a
TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-M system based TV, you
will need an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder. Check the following list.

NTSC system countries

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL-system countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong
Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system country

Brazil

PAL-N system countries

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system countries

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak
Republic, Ukraine, etc.

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Trouble Check

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

Camcorder

Power

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power is not on.

The power goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has

The battery pack is quickly
discharged • The battery pack has not been charged full\'.

Operation

Symptom

START/STOP does not • The tape is stuck to the drum.
Operate. -> Eject the cassette, (p. 10)

The cas,sette cannot be

removed from the holder.

\'o function except for
cassette ejection works.

The tape does not move whe
a tape transport button is -»Set it to PLAYER, (p. 19)

pressed.

• The battery pack is not attached or not attached firnriy.
Attach the battery pack firmly by pushing the lower part of
the battery pack. (p. 9)

• The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
Coanect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet, (p. 21)

been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again, (p. 12)

• The battery is dead.

-> Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

• The ambient temperature is too low. {p. M)

Charge the battery pack again, (p. 6)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

Use another battery pack. (T. 35)

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape has run out.

Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 19)

• The TOWER switch is set to PLAYER,
^Set to CAMERA, (p. 11)

• The tab on cassette is out (red).

Use a new cassette'or slide the tab. (p. ¡0)

• The battery is dead.

Use a charged battery pack or the .AC power ad.iptor. (p. 6, 21)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remove the cassette and lea\ e the camcorder for at least an

hour. (p. 38)

n • The POWER switch is set to C.AMHRA or OFF,

• The tape has run out.

-> Rewind the tape or use a new one, (p. 19)

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Trouble Check

Symptom

The date or time
indicator is flashing

The date or time indicator
disappears.

Recording stops in a few
seconds.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than
2 seconds.

-» The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

You may start recording.Elashing will stop soon.
Reset the date and time. (p. 33)

• START/STOP MODE is set to i. or 5 SEC.

Set it to A . (p. 26).

Picture

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.

A vertical band appears when a • The contrast between the subject and background is
subject such as lights or a candle too high.
flame is shot against a dark Tlie camcorder is not malfunctioning. Change
background. locations.

The picture is "noisy".

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)

• The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning

cassette, (p. 39)

Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The supplied Remote
Commander does not work.

There is dust in the viewfinder.
(CCD-TR5U/TR814only)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF.

-»Set it to ON. (p. 29)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

-» Remove the obstacle.

• The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity.

-» Insert the battery witli the correct polarity, (p. 52)

• The batteries are dead.
^ Insert new ones. (p. 52)

-» Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens,

(p. 40)

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AC Power Adaptor

Symptom

The POWER lamp does not

light.

The CHARGE lamp flashes.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes

Check through the following chart.

Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect the AC
power cord. After about one minute, try again, (p. 8)

• See the following chart.

^ If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long

time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging. This does not indicate a problem. Repeat
again to charge with the same battery pack.

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Specifications

Video Camera Recorder

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
(standard 8 mm)

Recording/Playback time

SP mode; 2 hours (P6-120)
TP mode: 4 hours (P6-120)

Fastforward/rewind time

Approx. 5 min. (P6-120)

Image device

CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Viewfinder

Electronic x'iewfinder,
CCD-TR514/TR814:
Black and white
CCD-TR94/TR714: Coior

Lens

CCD-TR514: 12 Combined
power zoom lens, FI.8 - 2,7

CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814:

12 ,\ (optical), 24 ,x (digital).

Combined power zoom lens,

FI.8 - 2,7

Focal distance

'/v - 2 As inches (-8.4 - (i4.8
m m)

'7o-,8 'zs inches (b.5- 78 mm)

when recording (CCD-'l K99/

TR814 onh')

When converted to a .85 mm

still camera

1 " in 18 inches (89 - 4o8
mm)
1 s- 22 ' i inches(47 - 5h4
mm) when recording (CC'D-

I R99/ i R814 onlv)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

CCD-TR514/TO714: 0.8 lx at F 1.8
CCD-TR814/TR99, 8.0 lx at F 1.8

Illumination range

CCD-TR514/ IR714: 0.8 to

100.000 lx
CCD-TR99/TR814: 3.0 to

100.000 lx

Recommended illumination

.More than 100 lx

Input and Output connectors Video output

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 Q,
unbalanced

Audio output

Phono jack, 827 mV, (at load
impedance 47 kQ), impedance

less than 2.2 kD
CCD-TR514/rR714/TRS14 :
Monaural
C'CD-TR99 : Stereo

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5 V

LANC jack

Stereo-mini-mini-jack (o 2.5
mm)

MIC jack

CCD-TR514/1R714/ I R814 :
Mini-jack
CCD-1 R99 : Stereo minijack
l).888 mV, low impedance with

2.5 to 8 V DC, output
impedance (x8 kD (o 8.5 mm)

General
Power requirements

On batten mounting surface

(i.O V (batterv pack), 7.5 \' (.\C
pouvr adaptor)

Average power consumption

CCD-riCW ; 4 4 W
tX 0-41014
CCD-4K714
CCD-I RS 14

Operating temperature

82 I' to 104 I- (0 C to 40 C)

Storage temperature

-4 r to s 140 lA ■ 20 C to
< (lO C I

8.5 W

8.U U
4 1) W

Dimensions

CCD-4 R99/TR714: Approx.
4 8k X 4 Vis X 7 7s inches (115 x

10,8 X 200mm) (w /h /d)
CCD-4 R514,/4 R814: Approx.
4 '/s X 4 Vs X 8 Vr inches (115 x

108 X 207mm) (w /h /d)

Mass

CCD-4 R99: .Approx. I lb 10 oz
(740 R)
CCD-4 R514: Approx. 1 lb 9 oz
(720 g)
CCD-TR714/I R814: Approx. 1
lb 9 oz (730 g)
excluding (he battery pack,
lithium battery, cassette and
shoulder strap
CCD-TR99: Approx. 2 lb 1 oz
(960 g)
CCD-TR514: Approx. 2 lb 1 oz
(940 g)
CCD-4 R7I4/ I K814: .Approx. 2
lb 1 oz (950 g)
including the balti'n- pack N1'-

8.8, lithium battery CR2025,
cassette P6-120 and shoulder
strap

Microphone

Hlectret condenser microphone
CCD-rR514,/TR7l4/TR8l4 :
Monaural t\ pe
CCD-4 R99: Stereo tvpe

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

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AC power adaptor

Power requirements

110-240 VAC, 50/60HZ

Power consumption

AC-V15 : 18W
AC-V16: 20 W
AC-V16A;22W

Output voltage

DC OUT in operation mode
AC-V15 : 7.5V, 1.6A
AC-V16/V16A: 7.5 V, 1.8 A
Battery charge terminal
10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode

Application —

Sony battery packs NP-33
(supplied), NP-60D, NP-C65,
NP-66, NP-66H, NP-68, NP­80/80D, NP-98/98D

Operating temperature

32°F tol04°F(0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

-4°Fto+140°F(-20°C to
+60°C)

Dimensions

Approx. 6 ■'’/sx 1 '*/i6 X 3
inches (166 X 43 x 75 mm) (w/
h/d)
including projecting parts and

controls

Mass

AC-V15/V16: Approx. 15 oz
(420 g)
AC-V16A: Approx. 16 oz (450

g)

Design and specifications are
subject to change without
notice.

47

Identifying the Parts

Ш POWER switch (p. 11, 19)

Display window (p. 54)

CCD-TR99 only

Щ TIME(NEXT) button (p. 23, 33)

g] DATE(+) button (p. 23, 33)
[U COUNTER RESET button (p. 13)
[6] TITLE button (p. 27)

[7] STEADY SHOT mode switch (p. 28)

CCD-TR99/TR814 only

[8] Eyecup (p. 15)
[9] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 12)

CCD-TR99/TR714only

Щ Battery mounting surface (p. 9)

[lj] LANC C control jack

Connect the LANC C connecting cable to л wired remote control unit such as an editing

controller. In this case, set the COMMA.NDER mode to OFF (p. 29). C stands for Local
Application Control Bus sytem. The C control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of

\ ideo equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the
connectors indicated as CONTROL 1. or REMOTE.

Щ .; (headphones) jack (p. 19)

CCD^TR99 only

ИЗ’ ВАТТ (battery) release knob (p. 9)

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|T3 Power zoom lever (p. 14)

m EJECT knob (p. 10)
in viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 12)

CCD-TR514/TR814 only

[TtI Eyecup release knob (p. 40)

CCD-TR514/TR814only

n Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 51)
n START/STOP button (p. 11)
|2| STANDBY switch (p. 11)

lU Grip strap (p. 15)
m Cassette compartment (p. 10)
H VIDEO OUT jack (p. 17)

M RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC out) jack

[2i AUDIO OUT jack (p. 17)
m Jack cover

Wf\ MIC (microphone) jack

Connect an optional external microphone. This jack also accepts a "plug-in-povver" microphone.

in Tripod receptacle (p. 15)

Attach a tripod (not supplied) here.

5'

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49

Identifying the Parts

I

Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)

■ STOP
REW (rewind)

► PLAY (playback)
►► FF (fast forward)
II PAUSE
These buttons will function in PLAYER mode.

EDITSEARCH button (p. 16)
Lens cover
Built-in microphone
Remote sensor (p. 53)
Camera recording/battery lamp
DEW lamp (p.38)
Lighting aperture

CCD-TR99/TR714 only

Viewfinder (p. 12)
BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)
PROGRAM AE dial (p. 24)
START/STOP MODE switch (p. 11, 12, 26)
Mode switches (p. 29)
Lithium battery compartment (p. 32)

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Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap ([H on page 49),

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the camcorder function
identically.

Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the POWER switch on
the camcorder.

[2] Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)
[3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52)

g] START/STOP button
[5] Power zoom button

The zooming speed is unchangeable on the Remote Commander.

51

Identiifying the Parts

Preparing the Remote Commander

To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size
AA (R6) batteries.

(1) Rcmo\ e the battery cover from the Remote Commander.

(2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity.

(3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander.

Note on battery life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. When the

batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commancfer for a long time.

Using the Remote Commander

Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set to ON (p. 29).

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Remote Control Direction

Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor within the range as shown below.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination.
Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.

• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote
Commander.

• This camcorder works at commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1,2, and 3) are used to
distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use
another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode
or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.

To Watch the Demonstration

You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with titles.
If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, exit the Demo mode
to use your camcorder.

To enter Demo mode

(1) Eject the cassette and slide the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) While holding down PLAY, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. Demonstration starts. The

demonstration stops when you insert the cassette.
Note that once you enter Demo mode, this mode is retained as long as the lithium battery is in place.
Therefore, demonstration starts automatically 10 minutes later every time you slide the POWER
switch to CAMERA, or after you eject the cassette.

To exit Demo mode

(1 ) Slide the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) While holding down ■ STOP, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.

53

Identifying the Parts

Operation Indicators

The indicators appear in CAMERA mode only.

m Power zoom indicator (p. 14)

CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only

[2] Backlight indicator (p. 25)

[3] Warning indicator (p. 55)

1

Tape counter (p. 13)

Date or time indicator (p. 23)

CCD-TR99 only

I

Warning indicator (p. 55)

CCD-TR99 only

[4] Lithium battery indicator (p. 31)

[5] Rec&rding'lamp/battery lamp (p. 11)

[6] Recording in LP mode (p. 11)

[3 Tape transport mode (p. 11)

[8] Tape counter (p. 13)

[9] AUTO DATE indicator (p. 11)

lio] Remaining battery indicator (p. 34)

(CTI Date, Time or Title (p. 23, 27)

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I

Remaining battery indicator (p. 34)

■SI “113CZ3 CZ]

CCD-TR99 onh'

Warning Indicators

All indicators appear only when you use the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
If indicators flash in the viewfinder, or a caution lamp on the camcorder flashes, check the following:

Ji: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON (p. 29).

m Battery Remaining

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.
Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

s
OJ

3

[2] The tape is near the end.

f3l The tape has run out.

[4] No tape has been inserted.

[5] The tab on the tape is out (red) (p. 10).

[6] Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 38).

^ indicator appears only when the cassette is inserted.

\j] The video heads may be contaminated (p. 39).

Some other trouble has occurred.

Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility.

[U The lithium battery is weak or the lithium battery is not installed (p. 31).

This indicator flashes just only after powering on.

55

Index

A

Adjusting viewfinder

AFM HiFi stereo.............................34

AUTO DATF;

......................

................................

11

B

BACK LIGHT

BEEP........................................13, 29

................................

C

Camera recording

Car battery.......................................23

Charging battery................................6

Cleaning video heads
Connection
COUNTER RESET

...........................

......................

......................................

........................

11

D

DATE/TIME...................................23

DEMO.............................................53

Digital zoom

...................................

E

12

Editing

.............................................

EDITSEARCH............................... 16

EJECT

............................................

F, G, H

Fast-forward

25

5 sec. recording................................26

High-speed shutter mode.... 24

House current..................................21

....................................

I. J, K, L

LANC

..............................................

Lithium battery

39
17

M. N, O, P

13

MIC (microphone) jack
Playback on TV
Playback pause
Power sources

Power zoom ....................................14

14

PROGRAM AE...............................24

...............................

...............................

................................

.................................

...................

Q, R

REC MODE....................................29

30

Rec. Re\'iew
Remote conti'ol jack (LANC) ... 48

10

Rewind............................................19

S

19

Shoulder strap

Sports mode.....................................24

STANDBY
Standby moHp
STEADY SHOT

48

Supplied accessories

31

....................................

.................................

.....................................

................................

.............................

T, U, V, W, X, Y

Tape counter....................................13

49

Title.....................................;

19

Tripod mounting

20

Trouble check..................................43

21

Twilight mode

.............................

................................

Z

Zoom

.............................................

.........................

...........

16

51

11

12
28

5

27
15

24

14

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