User manual SONY CCD-TR401E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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 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. You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. before using the Remote Commander , insert the R6 (size AA) batteries. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To locate a scene (Picture Search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. to resume normal playback , release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. When still picture mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack , the mains, alkaline battery, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place Indoors Outdoor Power source Mains Battery pack Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-33 (supplied), NP-65/67, NP-66H/68, NP-77H/ 78, NP-90/90D, NP-98 Battery case In the car 12 V or 24 V Sony DC pack DCP-77 car battery Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. 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. Select the best mode by using the following examples. 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 Å Twilight mode · Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows: Sports mode ­ between 1/50 to 1/500 High-speed shutter mode ­ 1/4000 Twilight mode ­ 1/50 AUTO mode ­ 1/50 When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use BACK LIGHT. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [. . . ] System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helical scanning, FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal PAL colour, CCIR standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette (standard 8 mm) Recording/Playback time SP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes (P5-90) LP mode: 3 hours (P5-90) Fastforward/rewind time Approx. 5 to 100, 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux Input and Output connectors Video output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced Audio output Phono jack, 327 mV, (at load impedance 47 kilohm), impedance less than 2. 5 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption CCD-TR401E: 3. 450 g (16 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]