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3-856-204-23 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder H
Operating Instructions
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-
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-TR3300
CCD-TR2300/TR3300
©1996 by Sony Corporation
CCD-TR2300/TR3300
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Welcome! ® 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 video that you can enjoy for years to come. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply To prevent fire or shock hazard, do with the limits f
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Table of contents Releasing the STEADY SHOT Before you begin function ........................................... 46 Using this manual .................................. 4 Checking the tape condition before recording (ORC) ............................. 47 Checking supplied accessories ............. 5 — for manual adjustment — Getting started Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modes .......................... 48 Charging and installing the battery pack .........................................
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Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR3300 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-TR3300 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and setti
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. AC-V315 AC-V316 or AC-V316A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89!¼ 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.94) Commander (2) (p.94) 2 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.16, 17) 3 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.96) AC-V315 is for CCD-TR3300 for 8 Battery case (1) (p.24) Canadian model 9 Lens cap (1) (p.10, 64) AC-V316 or AC-V316A is for This lens cap is al
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery labeled such as NP-F530/F730. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the
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Getting started Charging time Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 Charging time* (min.) 170 (110) 250 (190) * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor (fulll charge). (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. Battery life — CCD-TR3300 Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 1) Continuous recording time 105 (95) 240 (215) (min.) 2) Typical recordng time 65 (55) 145 (130
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Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. AC-V315 AC-V316/V316A Notes on charging the battery pack • The CHARGE 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 CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord again. • You cannot operate the camcorder usi
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Getting started Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes d
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S S T T A A N N D D Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording. (p.77) To save battery power, the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfi
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Basic operations S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette, remove the battery pack and put the lens cap on the lens. [a][b] STBY 0:35:20 40min To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the
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Camera recording Note on the beep sound As indicated with ³ in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system. Notes on finder power save • The recording continues even when the
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Basic operations Notes on digital zoom • More than 21x zoom is performed digitally (42x), and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system. • The right side [a] in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the [a] zone disappears. W T W T [b] [a] 13 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-20
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Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: [a] [b] 1 2 3 • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a]. • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built- in microphone. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. • Use the view
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Basic operations S T A N D Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the – Î side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is
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- - [a] [a] V V I I I I [b] [b] D D D D S S E E V V E E O O O O Connections for playback You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power source. Connecting directly to a VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the c
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Basic operations - - [a] [a] V V I I I I D D D D S S E E V V E E O O O O Connecting to a VCR/TV using the Edit Station — CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model only Once you connect the supplied HSA-EC1 Edit Station to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For using the Edit Station, see the operating instructions supplied with the Edit Station. If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect the Edit Station to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cab
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Connections for playback To connect the camcorder to the Edit Station (1) Connect the power cord of the supplied AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (2) Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC power adaptor. (3) Insert the connecting plate into the guides at the bottom of the Edit Station. (4) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF. (5) Aligning the bottom of the camcorder with the arrow mark on the Edit Station, slide the camcorder along the guide until it clicks.
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Basic operations Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. The tape transport buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press á to start playback. POWER CAMERA 1 2 OFF VTR PLAY 3 STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE REC 3 REW 3 PLAY # FF STOP 7 PPAUSE SLOW& × 2 rREC DISP
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Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or á. 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 while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback, press á. To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback) Press
