Sony Handycam CCD-TR42 User manual

SONYY.
3-758-475-22 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
CCD-TR42/TR70/TR72/TR8O/TR82
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- Model No. AC-V
Serial No. Serial No.
Photo:CCD-TR42
Video8 Handycam
©1994 by Sony Corporation

video that youcan enjoy for years to come.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
RUSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REOUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
0O 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
tisk 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.
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
GY Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
Ni C d returning your unwanted batteries to your
is nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center for collection, recycling or
proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited.
Welcome to Video 8
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam” camcorder. With your Handycam, you can’
capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded
with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
nickel-cadmium batteries.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device. pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference tu radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference tv 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 un a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
For the Customers in CANADA
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio interference
Regulations.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

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Before You Begin
Checking Your Model Number 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Inserting a Cassette 9
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 10
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 11
Using the Zoom Feature 13
Hints for Better Shooting 14
Checking the Recorded Picture 15
Connections for Playback 16
Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio Input Jacks 16
Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks or VCR 16
Playing Back a Tape 17
Advanced Operations
Using Alternate Power Sources 19
Using House Current 19
Recording with the Date or Time 20
Shooting with Backlighting 21
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 22
Fade-in and Fade-out 23
Releasing the Steady Shot Function (CCD-TR82 only) 24
Changing the Mode Settings 25
Using the World Clock 27
Editing onto Another Tape 29
Additional information
Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder 30
Resetting the Date and Time 31
Playback Modes 33
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 33
Maintenance Information and Precautions 36
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 39
Trouble Check 40
Specifications 43
identifying the Parts 45
Warning Indicators 51
Index (Back cover)

Before You Begin
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The
instructions
in
this
manual
are
for
five
models
listed
below.
Before
you
start
reading
and
operating,
check
your
model
number
by
looking
at
the
bottom
of
your
camcorder.
The
CCD-TR42
is
the
model
used
for
illustration
purposes.
Otherwise,
the
model
name
is
indicated
in
the
illustrations.
Any
differences
in
operation
are
clearly
indicated
in
the
text,
for
example,
“CCD-TR82”.
As
you
read
through
this
manual,
buttons
and
settings
on
the
camcorder
are
shown
in
capital
letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Types of Differences
Model Number
| Monaural | Stereo |
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Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems differ from country to country.
To
view
your
recordings
on
a
TV,
you
need
an
NTSC
system
based
TV.
When
you
want
to
use
a
PAL-M
system
based
TV,
you
will
need
a
NTSC/PAL-M
transcoder
(as
this
is
an
NTSC
system
based
camcorder).
Please
check
the
list
on
page
39
to
see
the
TV
color
system
of
your
country.
Note on the Supplied RFU adaptor
You
can
use
the
supplied
RFU
adaptor
only
in
the
country
where
you
bought
this
camcorder.
Since
each
country
has
its
own
electricity
and
TV
color
system,
you
may
not
be
able
to
use
the
RFU
adaptor
when
you
use
the
camcorder
abroad.
Precaution on Copyright _
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording
of
such
materials
may
be
contrary
to
the
provision
of
the
copyright
laws.
Precautions on Camcorder Care
¢
Do
no
let
sand
get
into
the
camcorder.
When
you
use
the
camcorder
on
a
sandy
beach
or
dusty
place,
protect
it
from
the
sand
or
dust.
Sand
or
dust
may
cause
the
unit
to
malfunction
and
sometimes
the
malfunction
cannot
be
repaired.
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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.
[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.
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Checking Supplied Accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
RFU-95UC
(CCD-TR72/TR80)
(1) Wireless remote commander (1) (p.17, 48)
(2) NP-SS Battery pack (1) (p.6, 33)
[3] AC-V25/V2S5A/V25B AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 19)
{4) RFU-90UC/9SUC RFU adaptor (1) (p.16)
(5) Shoulder strap (1) (p.46)
CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.30)
Already installed in the camcorder.
(7) Size AA (R16) Battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.48)
AN connecting cable (1) (p.16)
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Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery
pack, use the supplied AC-V25/V25A/V25B AC power adaptor.
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.
(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to a 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 POWER lamp (green) and the CHARGE lamp (orange) light up. Charging
begins.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the selector to the center position and
unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. To \
stop charging, set the selector to the center position. |
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Charging Time
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[Charging time’ [70
* Approximate minutes to charge an empty pack using the AC-V25/V25A/V25B (Lower temperatures
require a longer charging time.)
Battery Life
CCD-TR42/TR72
Battery Pack
Typical recording time** | 45
Continuous recording time*** | 8 |
CCD-TR70/TR8O
Battery pack NP-55
Typical recording time** | 30 |
Continuous recording time*** | 6

** 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.
important!
Use the battery completely before re-charging!
Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely.
Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the
original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again.
To use up the battery, remove the cassette and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA with the battery
attached, and leave the camcorder until the €3 indicator and the red lamp flash rapidly in the
viewfinder.
Removing the Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Notes on charging the battery pack
¢ The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is
unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.
¢ If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again.
¢ You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack.
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installing the Battery Pack
(1)
Lift
up
the
viewfinder.
(2)
Align
the
right
side
of
the
battery
pack
with
the
white
line
on
the
camcorder,
and
slide
the
battery
pack
to
the
right.
Removing the Battery Pack
(1)
Lift
up
the
viewfinder.
(2)
While
pressing
BATT,
slide
the
battery
pack
to
the
left.

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Make sure that a power source is installed.
(1) While sliding the lid lock, lift up the lid. Then open it. (2) Press EJECT. The cassette compartment
automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the window facing out.
(4) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it. The cassette compartment
automatically goes down. (S) Close the lid until it locks.
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To Eject the Cassette
Press EJECT.
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 @@ and & indicators flash in the viewfinder, and
you cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out to cover the red mark.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
Before you use the camcorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder
lens. Make sure that the power source is connected to the camcorder.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to CAMERA. (2) Turn
STANDBY up. (3) Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.