Sony Ruvi CCD-CR1 User manual

SONY.
3-864-023-41 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
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Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial
number m the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon vour Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No CCD-CR1 Model No. AC-VF10
Serial No - Serial No-
Ru ix i
CCD-CR1
©1998 by Sony Corporation

English
Welcome!
Congratulations on vour purchase of this Sony camcorder. With ytmr camcorder you
c»in capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
ms* Of Eifctmc shock
no no* Off n
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CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER lOR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
t his symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may he of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This svmhol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
{sen icing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return vour unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited
For the Sony Sen ice Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-4W-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion battery
For the customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
vour authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class IT digital device, pursuant
to I’art 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 to radio communications. I lowever,
there is no guarantee that 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
— - Incroase 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.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For the customers in CANADA
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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Table of contents
Before you begin.3
Identifying the parts.5
Getting started..8
Installing the batteries.8
Using house current .10
Charging the battery pack.11
Shooting.12
Camera recording . 12
Photo recording.14
Advanced operations.15
Playing back.20
Playing back.20
Watching on a TV screen.23
Editing.24
Editing onto another tape.24
Additional information.25
Resetting the date and time.25
Tips for using batteries.27
Precautions.30
Trouble check .32
Warning indicators.34
Self-diagnosis display.35
Using your camcorder abroad .36
Specifications.37
Index.38
Before you begin
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
About the recording system
•The picture and sound are recorded onto the video cartridge for this camcorder.
• The video cartridge for this camcorder is installed already You can only use the VD-
CR1 video cartridge.
•The video cartridge can-be recorded for about 30 minutes camera recording and about
350 still pictures per about 5 seconds.
• It is recommended to edit the recorded pictures onto another tape for saving.

Before you begin
Using this manual
As you rood through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g., Press START/STOP.
You can hear the beep sound to confirm vour operation.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need a NTSC system-based TV.
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.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video cartridge, etc.
Precautions on camcorder care
•The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over
99.99% are operational for effective use.
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b],
• 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.

Identifying the parts
[Tl Slide cover (p. 20)
(2] Zoom lever (p. 15)
[3] START/STOP button (p. 12)
(41 Open knob for video cartridge
compartment (p. 31)
[g END SEARCH button (p. 18, 22)
[6] PHOTO SCAN button (p. 21, 22)
[71 Lens
® Remote sensor
You can use the remote commander
supplied with other Sony camcorders or
VCRs. Set the command mode to
VTR 2. See the instruction manual
supplied with the VCR about the
command mode.
(9] Recording lamp
ITol Microphone
® START/STOP MODE switch (p. 13)
0 BACK LIGHT button (p. 17)
0 Video control buttons (p. 22)
■ STOP (stop)
REW (rewind)
► PLAY (playback)
►► FF (fast-forward)
II PAUSE (pause)
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Identifying the parts
(141 Recording lamp
01 DATE button (p. 19, 25)
01 TIME button (p. 19, 25)
03 A/V OUT jack (p, 23)
01 SPEAKER ON/OFF switch (p. 20)
09| MACRO lock switch (p. 15)
IH PHOTO button (p. 14)
H POWER ON/OFF switch (p. 12, 14)
[22] Cord cover (p. 10)
[23j LCD screen (p. 12, 14,20)
H3 Speaker (p. 20)
iH OPEN (BATT) release lever (p. 8)
[26| Cartridge eject lever (p. 31)
[23 Tripod receptacle (p 15)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than *V32 in. (6.5 mm).
otherwise you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage the
camcorder.
[28] Hand strap
The hand strap is already attached.

Identifying the parts
Operation indicators
CD Video control mode (p. 22) [7] Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis
[2~] Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) functions indicator (p. 35J/5SEC mode
.—. indicator (p. 13)/Photo recording
[3J Remaining battery time indicator indicator (p, 14)
4] - »<j-1 gj R ema i n j ng tape indicator
tS Warning indicators (p. 34) BS«Mi^BH=*w*BS=rr*5minra*-^ming4'-
[5] Backlight indicator (p. 17) g] END SEARCH indicator (p. 18, 22)/
[6] MACRO indicator (p. 15) PHOTO SCAN indicator (p. 21,22)
03 Date and time indicator (p. 19, 25)
Attaching the lens cap
Attach the supplied lens cap to the lens. When you shoot, open the lens cap
(D Fit the edge of the lens cap to the hollow.

Installing the batteries
Before using your camcorder, you first need to install two size AA (LR6) Sony batteries
or the charged battery pack. Use the supplied size AA (LR6) Sony batteries or the NP-
RO "InfoLITHlUM" battery pack (S seriese).
When you install or remove the batteries, be sure to turn off the camcorder to prevent
misoperation of the camcorder.
You can also use house current as a power source. (P. 10)
0) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release
lever at the bottom of the camcorder to the left, then slide it toward you and
release.
(2) Install two size AA (LR6) batteries or the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow. Then close the lid and slide it until it clicks.
Note on size AA (LR6) batteries
• Be sure to install two size AA (LR6) batteries with correct polarity.
• You can not use size A A (LRh) batteries in a cold environment. Use the NP-RO battery
pack
Battery life
When using two size AA (LR6) Sony batteries or the NP-RO rechargeable battery pack:
Battery
Size AA (LR6) batteries
NP-F10
Continuous recording
time*
M) minutes
40{80) minutes
Typical recording time**
TO minutes
50 (45) minutes
Playing time on LCD
(•>() minutes
40 (80) minutes
Numbers in parehthese:
s of NP-RO indicate the time when you
use a norm'affy charged
battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). Battery life will be shorter if
you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop and
turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Installing the batteries
Note on remaining battery time indication during recording
When using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery, remaining battery time is displayed on the
LCD screen. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on the
conditions and circumstances of use.
To remove batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment and remove the batteries.
When removing batteries
Always turn the camcorder upside down so that batteries do not fall out when you
open the lid.
Getting
started

Using house current
When you install or remove the battery shaped block of the connecting cord, turn off
the camcorder to prevent misoperation of the camcorder.
(D To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release
lever at the bottom of the camcorder to the left, then slide it toward you and
release.
(2) Install the battery shaped block of the DC connecting cord in the direction of
the arrow. Open the cord cover and pass the cord through. Then close the lid
and slide it until it clicks
(3) Connect the DC connecting cord to the AC adaptor/charger.
(4) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger and a wall outlet.
WARNING
The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
Note
Keep the AC adaptor A'harger awav from the camcorder if the picture is affected.
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