Sony Handycam CCD-TR350PK Service User manual

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SERVICEMANUAL RMT -708
US Model
CCD- TR28/TR30
Canadian Model
CCD- TR30
E Model
CCD- TR350/-I'R350PK
Tourist Model
CCD-TR350
Photo : CCD-TR30
Video8 Handycarn
IAMECHAN'SMI
The remotecommanderRMT-708 isnotprovided
for CCD-TR350/TR350PK and cannot be used
forit.
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the
"8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL IV" (9-973-199-1 t).
system
Video recording system
Two rotary heads, Helical scanning
FM system
Audio recording system
Two rotary heads, FM system
Video signal NTSC color, ELk standards
Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette
(standard 8 mm)
Tape speed SP mode:. Approx. 19132 inches
(1.43 cm)/s
LP mode: Approx. 5/16 inches
(0.72 cm)/s
(playback only)
Recording time SP mode:. 2hours (P6-120)
Playback time SP mgde: 2 hours (P6-120)
LP mode: 4 hours (P6-120)
Fastforward/rewind time
Approx. 6 min 30 s(P6-120)
image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (monochrome)
Lens Combined 10 xPower zoom lens
f = 1/4 to 2 7/16 inches
(6.2 to 62 mm)
F 1.6 to 2.9 (45 to 450 mm when
converted to a 35 mm still camera)
Filter diameter 1 1/2 inches (37 ram)
TTL autofocus system inner focus
wide macro system
SPECIFICATIONS
Color temperabare
Auto
Minimum illumination
2 Ix (F 1.6)
Illumination range
2Ix to 100,000 Ix
Recommended illumination
More than 100 Ix
Input and ourtput connecto_
Video output Phono jack, 1Vp-p, 75
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio output Phono jacks --7.,5 dBs, (at load
impedance 47 k.Q) impedance less
than 2.2 k.Q
RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5 V
Remote jack Stereo mini-minijack (o 2.5 rnm)
MIC jack Minijack, - 66 dBs low impedance
with 2.5 to 3 V:DC, output
impedance 6.8 k.Q (o 3.5 mm)
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Getting Started
Before usln8 your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the
battery pack, use the supplied AC-VZ5/V25A AC power adaptor.
Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.
(I) Conned the power cord to awall 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. Charging begins.
When charging iscompleted, the CHARGE lampgoes out. Set the selector to the center position and
unplugthe unit from the wall outlet. Then remove the battery pack and installit on the camcorder.
To stop charging,set the selector to the center position.
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Charging Time and Battery Life
Battery pack
Charging time"
Typical
recording time"
Continuous
recording
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NP-.55 NP..80 NP-77H NP-O6H NP-60D NP-.'isH
(supplied) NP-8OD
7'0 lt;O 160 12,0 90 80
.30 80 75 55 40 35
60 160 150 It0 80 70
Approximate minutesto charge an empty battery pack using the AC-VZS/V25A (Lower
temperaturesrequirealonger chargingtime.)
"" Approximate minutes when recordingwhile you repeatrecordingstart/stop and turningthe power
on/off. The actual batterylib may be shorter.
"'"Approximate continuous recordingtime indoors.
Importantl
Usethe batterycompletelybeforere-charglngl
Before you rechargethe battery, makesurethe batteryhas been mg,.dup (di_harged)completely.
Repeatedchargingwhile some capacity remainscauses a loweringof battery capacity. However,
the originalbatterycapacity can he recoveredif you use the battery completely and charge it fully
again.
To use up the battery,remove the cassette and set the POWERswitchto CAMERAwith the
batteryattached, and leave the camcorder until the .C_ indicatorand the redlamp flash in the
vlewflnder.
Removing the Battery Pack
Slidethe battery packin the di_ction of the arrow(see drawing).
Note on chargingthe battery pack
•The POWERlampwill remainlit for a whileevenif thebatterypackisremovedandthepower
cord is unpluggedafter charging the batterypack.This is normal.
•Ifthe POWERlampdoel not lighLset the selectorto the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnectthe 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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The Battery Heats Up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been
generated and a chemical change that has occurred residethe batlery pack. This is not causefor
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Battery Care
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep ,t in a cool
place. When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a smallamount of cun'ent flows to the
camcorder even if the POWER switch Jsset to OFF. wh,ch shortens battery life.
• The battery pack is always discharging even when it Is not ,n use after charging Therefore. you
should charge the battery right before uq,ngthe camcorder
How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
Th,s switch is provided so that you can mark the chargedbalicry. _t the switch |o ihe "no mark"
position when charging is completed..Set the switch to the "red mark" posihon when the battery is
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The life of the Battery Pack
"_e battery pack can be fully chargedand dischargedabout 500 hmes under normal temperatures. If
the battery indicator flashesrapidly just after turning on the camcorder w,th a fully charged battery
pack.the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one
Charging Temperature
You shouldcharge batteries at temperaturesfrom 50"F to 86"F (from iO'C to 30"C). Lower
temperaturesrequire a longer charging time.
Note on"_arging
A Brand-new Battery
Abrand-new battery pack ,s not charged. Beforeusing the batlery rack. charge ,t completely.
Before Recharging a Used Battery Pack
aMake sure to use up the battery before recharging.
•If re_ding is completed before the_ indicator appears in the v,ewfinder, you should remove the
tape.set the POWER sw,tch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up. and leave the camcorder until the
battery indicator flashesrapidly.
•When you use the AC-S10 power adaptor, the DC_Sxo car batlery charger or BC-Sx0 portable
battery charger, you can usethe dischargingfunchon.
•Charging the usable battery causes a lowering of battery capacity. Battery capacity can be
recovered if you fully discharge and charge the battery _gain.
After Long Storage
Rechargethe battery pack after a long period of storage. If the battery pack ischarged fully but not
usedfor a long time (about I year), atbecomesdsscharged.Charge it again, but m this casethe
battery hfe will be shorter than normal. After several charging and dischargingcycles, the battery hfe
will recover its original capaaty.
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will he shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not beenused for a long time, repeat
installing and removing the battery pack.This improves the contact condition. Also. wipe the + and
- terminals with asoft 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 bakery pack attaching to the terminal
cover. [d]
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Keep the battery Pack dry.
aDo not open nor convert the battery pack.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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Make sure that the power source is installed.
(1) While pressin8 the small blue button on the EJECTknob. slide it down. The cassette holder
automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing nul. (3) Close the
,cassette holder by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette holder.
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To Eject the Cassette
While pressingthe smallblue button on the EJECTknob, slide it down.
Before you use the cameorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder
lens, Make sure that the power source is attached to the carncorder.
(I) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (2) While pressing the green button of the POWER switch,
turn it to CAMERA. (3) Turn STANDBY up. (4) Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the
indicators in the viewflnder come into sharp focus.
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For hand-held shots,you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following
suggestions: I
•Hold the camcorderfirmly and secureit wilh the grip ,.;trapso Ihal yo, ca, easily nla.ipulale She
controls with your Ihumb. [aS
•Place your right elbow againstyour side.
•Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
•Use the vlewfinder flame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
•You can alsorecord in a low position to get an interesting recording angh'. Turn the viewfinder up
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Cautions on the Viewfinder
•Do not pick up the camcorder by the vtawfinder. [el
•Do not place the cam(order so as to point the viewflnder toward the sun, The inside of the
vlewfinder hea_ up and may be damaged. [d]
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Place the cam(order on a flat surface or use s tripod
Try placing the camcorderon atable top or any other flat surfaceof suitableheight. If you have a
tripod for a still camera, you can also useit with the camcorder (p. 33). Make sure the tripod screwis
shorter than 9/32 in (6.._mm).
Make sure that the power souse is installedand a cassetteis inserted.When you startrecording, the
date is automaticallyrecorded for 10 seconds (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a
day. You can use the Remote Commanderto record yourself with your friendsor family. When you
use the Remote Commander, make sure that the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder
is set to ON (p. 37).
Beforeyou record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the
camcorder is working perfectly.
(1) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (2) Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. (3) While
pressing the green button of the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA. (4) Turn STANDBY up. Adjust
the vlewfinder lens so that the indicatorsin the viewfinder come into sharpfocus (p. 13). (5) Press
START/STOP. As the camco;'der starts recording, the red lamp in the viewfinder and the camera
recording/battery lamp on the camcorder light up.
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To Stop Recording Momentarily
PressSTART/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appearsin the viewfinder (Standby mode).
To Finish Recording
"rum STANDBY down and turn the POWER switch to OFF. Slide the LENS COVER switch to
CLOSE and eject the tape (p. 12).
Notes on Standby mode
if you leave the cam(order in Standby mode for .s minutes, the camcorder goes off automatically. This
prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn
STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.
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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 the AUTO DATE feature
•The AUTO DATE feature works once a clay. However, the date may automaticallyappear more
than oncea day when:
- you reset the date and time.
- you eject and insert the tape again.
- you stop recording within I0 seconds.
• Once the AUTO DATE feature turns off the date display l0 seconds after the Startof recording.
the date and time are displayed as follows:
-If the date display setting has been made, the date is displayed.
- If the time display selling has been made, the time is displayed.
- If neitherdisplay setting has been made, nothing is displayett.
If you wear glasses
You can bend back the eyecup to get a better view of 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
balanceis properly adjusted.
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of a tdpe, 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 playback the tape.
You canrecord tapes in SP (standardplay) mode only.
:Plreve_ting'Accidental Erasure
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_l and __._indicators flash in the viewfinder, and you cannot
record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.
"tJ"_iSng _h_ieature _
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. You can
also use the zoom to dedde on a shooting angle before you start recording.
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)
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Zooming Speed (Dual speed zooming)
Press the power zoom button firmly for a high-speed zoom, press it 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 "3N" side of the power
zoom buttonuntil the focus is sharp. You can shoot asubject that is at least about 31 112 inches
(80 era) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inches (I cm) in the wide-
angle position.
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!!Recording the Date or Time
While you are recording, press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). The date or time displayed in the
viewfinder is recorded with the picture. You cannot record Ihe dale and time at the same time. Except
for the date or time indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded.
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To Stop Recording with the Date and" Time
PressDATE (+) or TIME (NEXT) again. The date or time indicator disappears.The recording
continues.
You can use this camcorder as I VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. There are
several ways to connect the earncorder to your "IV.
Conne_,J_,_ a.13/without Audio/Video Input JacJks_
Connect the cam,orderto the TV using the suppliedRFUadaptor. Make sure thatthe TV is turned
off to prevent speaker damage before hooking up your camcorder. Set the channel selector on the
RFUadaptor and your TV to VHF CH3 or CH4, whichever is not active in your area.
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Connecting to a TV,or VCR with AudiO_de()-inp_'Jacks
Connect the camcorder to the "IV using an A/V connecting cable (not supplied). Set the TV/VCR
selector on the "IV to VCR.
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OUTPUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
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You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on aTV
screen,after connecting the camcorder to aTV or VCR (p. 19). You can use the supplied Remote
Commander to control playback, if you want. Before using the Remote Commander, make sure that
the REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the camcorder is set to ON (p. 37).
(1) While pressingthe green button of the POWER switch, turn it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the Rcorded
tape with the window facing out. (3) Open the lid of the control panel. (4) Press c_. Playback starts.
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ISTOP REW_ rePLAY-- _FF PAUSE
TO stop playback, press D.
To rewind the tape, press 441.
To festforward the tape, press _.
Various Playback Modes
To view a still picture
PressII during playback.To resumeplayback, press II or c>,
To locate a Scene(Picture search)
Keep pressing"4<Ior_duringplayback.To resume normalplayback,releasethebutton.
TO monitor the high-speed picture duflng fastforward or rewind (Skip scan)
Keep pressing_while rewinding or _while advancing Ihe tape. To resumenormal playback,
pressI:>.
To view the picture at 1/5 speed (Slow Playback) (only with the Remote Commender)
PressI,,- on the Remote Commander during playback. To resumenormal playback, pressIP-. If slow
playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speedautomatically.
Note on playback
•Streaksappear and the sound ismuted in the various playback modes.
•When still picturemode lastsfor 5 minutes, thecamcorder automatically enters stop mode.
TO display the viewflnder screen Indicators on the W
PressDISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To erase the indicators, pressit again.
You canchooseany of the Eollowing power sou_'xsfor your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house
current,and 12/:'4 V carbattery. Choose the appropriate power sourcedepending on where you want
to use your camcorder.
Place Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors House current AC-V25/V25A AC power adaptor (supplied),
AC-SI0,AC-VSS
OutdoorJ Battery pack NP-SS Battery pack (supplied),NP-80/8OD, NP-77H,
NP-66H, NP-6OD, NP-SSH
In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery DCP-77 DC pack
Using l'louse Fu_:
To use the supplied AC-V25/V2SA AC power adaptor:
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Connect the AC Power cord to • wall outlet. Connect the bottom of
the AC power adaptor to the battery mounting surfaceof the camcorder.(3) Set the selector .to
VTR (DC OUT).
Note 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, 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 VTR (DC OUT)
again.
To remove the adaptor
The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack. (p. 8)
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UsingaCar Battery i
Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of Ihe DC pack I(_ the cigarette lighter
socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of Ihe
camcorder.
To remove the DC pack
The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack. (p. E,)
Options fOr Charging the Battery Pack
• AC-SI0 AC power adaptor:
You can charge a battery pack whether il is used up *_r m_t with Ihi_ ,-id,lph_r I_,('.luse it has a
disCharging function.
•BC-$10 portable battery charger (ideal for travel):
You can charge a battery pack on 100-Z40 V AC current.
You can create your own video program by editing with any other I_1 gram, Him HiE, [_t]E VHS,
S-VHS, _V]'LS_ _,S-VHSC, I1FI Betamax or _ED Betamax VCR that has
audio/video inputs.
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Connect the eamcorderto the VCR using an A/V connecting cable (not supplied). (p. 19)
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
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(1) Insert ablank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR. And insert your recorded
tape into the camcorder. (2) Play back the tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you
want to start edlttng, then set the camcorder in the playbackpause mode. (3) On the VCR. locate the
recording startpoint and set the VCR in the recording pause mode. (4) PressII on the camcorder and
VCR simultaneously to start editing.
To Edit More Scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 4.
To Stop Editing Momentarily
Press II on the VCR.
To Stop Editing
Pressr-1 on both the camcorderand the VCR.
Note on the DISPLAYfunction
If you have displayed the viewfinder sCreenindicatorson the "l-V,erasethe indicators by pressing
DISPLAY on the RemoteCommander so that they will not be superimposedon the edited tape.
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Information
Your camcorder is supplied with the lithium battery installed. The lithium battery lasts for about
Iyear under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the €;:_ indicator flashes in
the viewfinder for about 5seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-202S lithium battery. Use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING
The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,disassemble,or disposeof in fire.
Caution
Keep the lithtum battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Note on Uthlum Battery
The lithium battery has apositive (+) side and a negative (-) side as illustrated below.
Be sure to install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out.
Changing the Lithium Battery
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise,
you will need to reset the date and time.
(1) Detach the lid of the lithium battery compartment on the bottom of the camcorder. (2) Push the
battery down onceand pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+)
sidefacing out. Replace the lid.
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Your camcorder's clock is set to East Standard Time at the factory, but you can reset the date and
time. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and turn STANDBY up. Adjust the digits in the
viewfinder.
(1) PressDATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) simultaneouslyuntil the date appears in the viewfinder.
(2) Adjust the digits of the year, month, day, hour and minutes by pressingDATE (+) ahd
TIME (NEXT). To set the year to 1994, there is no need to press DATE (+) in 2-0. Note that when
you keep DATE (+) pressed,the digits advancefaster.
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