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* WARNIN
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REOUCE THE AISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
/ presence of important
: operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
INFORMATION for the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B computing device
in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so
that equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
{f necessary, the user should consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user
may find the following booklet prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions set out in
Radio Interference Regulations.

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| Getting Started
Introduction... 4
Identifying the parts .... 5
| Preparing Your Camcorder
Connecting the power sources...
The best way to use the battery pack.
Setting the date and time
Inserting a tape
Adjusting the viewfinder lens............ ee
Operating the Camera Section
Recording a picture using automatic
adjustments
To record date or time......
Playing back the picture instantly
Recording a picture using manual adjustments
Manual focusing
Setting the shutter speed..
Shooting with backlighting ....
Zooming
Close-up (Macro) ...
Recording a title 0.0... eecseeteseeeeteseneeenee
Operating the VCR Section
Connections for playback..
Playing back a tape........
Editing onto another VCR...... -
Recording from another VCR or a TV........... 41
| Others
Hints for better shooting...
Notes and precautions
Using your camcorder abroad
Specifications
Trouble check...
Indications inside the viewfinder................. 50

Overview of the CCD-TR4
The CCD-TR4 Video 8 Handycam is a compact
color video camera/recorder (camcorder).
You can use it to shoot the pictures you want
and play them back on your television set.
The camcorder uses 8 mm video-format
cassettes.
Who this Manual is for
This manual is for you. You can use this
manual to find exactly the information you
need, whether you are familiar with video
equipment or not.
How the Manual is Organized
The first section of the manual explains the
preliminary steps necessary to prepare for
shooting and playing back.
Other sections include shooting procedures
that show you how to use the various features
and functions of your camcorder. If you are
beginner, start with “Recording with automatic
adjustments.” If you are very familiar with
camcorders, try to shoot your picture with
manual adjustments as well as automatic
adjustments.
If you want to record right away, see p. 10, 11
and 19 through 22.
The manual also includes information on how
to play back a picture on a TV and how to
edit your original 8 mm tape onto another
video tape.
lf you have any problems during operation, see
the “Trouble Check’ section.
How this Manual Works
Use the information below to help you follow
the instructions in this manual.
¢ Controls and settings on the camcorder are
shown in capital letters:
ex. Set POWER to CAMERA.
© The letter in an illustration corresponds to
the letter in the text:
ex. (A-1) or [a]
¢ The step numbers in all illustrations
correspond to the step numbers in the text.
* Notes and caution massages are set off
with lines.
ex.
Note on battery life
Battery will not last as long in cold
places.
Supplied Accessories
The camcorder is packed together with the
following units. Check to see that everything
is contained in the package.
(*Attached to the camcorder)
Battery pack NP-55 (1)
AC power adaptor AC-V30 (1)
Lithium battery CR2025 (1)
RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)
Step-up-ring $37 mm to 646 mm (¢1'2”
to 6116”) (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Jack cover (1)*
Lens cap (1)*
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For details on the use of each control, refer to
the pages indicated in the circle.
(A-1)
[POWER switch
CAMERA: For camera recording
VTR: For playing back or editing tapes
OFF: Power off
(2]Tape transport buttons and pause indicator
[> (playback)
bp FF (fast forward)
<4 REW (rewind)
(stop)
UI (pause)
During the pause mode the indicator lights.
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(Je REC (recording) switch and recording
indicator
Slide in the direction of the arrow for
recording.
During recording the indicator lights.
(5}caution lamp
Blinks when a problem has occurred.
(6]DEW lamp
Blinks when moisture has condensed inside
the unit.
(7]Power zoom button @, @, @
Built-in microphone

(A-2)
(A-3)
(A-2)
(2]Camera recording/battery lamp
Lights during camera recording. It blinks
when the battery is exhausted.
(10] BACK LIGHT button @
[7]Lens cap
To remove the lens cap, squeeze the sides
as shown.
Hook it on the grip strap. (A-3)
[12] Eyecup
[13] Viewfinder lens adjustment ring
Adjust to your eyesight to assure good
focus. Be sure to adjust this ring when
shooting for the first time.
(14] Viewfinder
The picture being recorded or played back
can be monitored in monochrome here. Also
marks such as the caution indicators and
function modes appear in here.
{15}@ REMOTE control jack (stereo mini-mini
jack)
Connect a wired remote control unit, an
editing controller, or other equipment here.
About @ (LANC)
stands for Local Application Control Bus
System. The connector is used for controlling the
tape transport of video equipment and the
peripherals connected to it. This connector has the
same function as the connectors indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.

(A-4)
identifying the: Parts
(A-4)
[16] Superimpose buttons @
MEMORY button
COLOR button
SUPERIMPOSE button
(17]FocuS button @
Used for manual focusing.
[18]SHUTTER SPEED button @
Used to select the shutter speed.
[19]Focus ring @
(20|Macro set button @
(21) Lithium battery compartment @
22] DATE and TIME buttons
Press to display or turn off the date or time.
23JEDIT switch @
Normally set to the upper position. When
editing tapes, set in the direction of the
arrow.
[24] Battery mounting surface
(25]|COUNTER RESET (CAMERA) button @
(26)BATT (battery eject) knob @

(A-6)
Less than 6.5 mm
(32 inch)
(A-5)
[27] Hooks for shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap.
(28]EJECT (cassette eject) button @
(28]|START/STOP button
Press to start and stop camera recording.
(30]STANDBY switch
Turn to STANDBY to set the camcorder to
the standby mode.
(31]Cassette compartment
(2]Lid tock
Slide in the direction of the arrow to open
the cover.
(33] MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect a Sony “Plug-in-power’ microphone
(not supplied). This jack also supplies power
to it.
(34] VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (phono jacks)
(35) Jack cover
Cover the VIDEO/AUDIO jacks when not in
use.
[36]{NPUT/OUTPUT selector
For input: Slide to INPUT.
For output: Slide to OUTPUT.
(@7)RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack
(special minijack)
Attach the supplied RFU adaptor here if you
use it.
(38]Grip strap
Adjust the length so that your thumb can
easily manipulate the START/STOP button.
(89| Tripod receptacle
Note when attaching a tripod other than
Sony's, the length of the camera mounting
screw must be less than 6.5 mm (*2 inch).
Otherwise the screw may damage the inner
parts of the camera. (A-6)

(A-7)
Caution (A-7)
Do not pick up the unit grasping the
viewfinder.
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder
(A-8)
1) Pull out until the mark appears.
2 Turn counterclockwise until the viewfinder
stops and pull it out.
3 Clean the surface of the cover with a
blower.

Connecting the Power -
Sources
First Choose the Power Source
Power
Place sous Accessory to be used
Outdoors | Battery | Battery pack NP-55 (supplied),
pack NP-66H, NP-77, NP-77H
Alkatine | Battery case EBP-55
batteries
Indoors |House j|AC power adaptor AC-V30
current | (supplied), AC-V55
In the 12 V or |DC pack DCP-77, DCP-55
car 24 V car | (DCC-16B car battery cord
battery | supplied)
Note on power source
Disconnecting the power source or removing the
battery pack during recording or playback may
damage the inserted tape. If disconnected
accidently, supply the power again immediately.
(B-1)
Using the Battery Pack
3
Charge the battery pack. (B-1)
1 Align the right side of the battery pack
with the line on the AC power adaptor.
2 Slide in the battery pack to the right.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
Charging will begin.
Required charging time
NP-55 NP-66H | NP-77 | NP-77H
60 wo =| = 120 | 140
(Approx. minutes when using AC-V30)
See the instruction manual of the AC power
adaptor for details.
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