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3-864-023-41 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
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-CR1 Model No. AC-VF10
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-CR1
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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English Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony camcorder. With your camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, do You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expose the unit to rain or not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. moisture. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
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Table of contents Before you begin ..................................... 3 Additional information....... 25 Identifying the parts ............................... 5 Resetting the date and time ................. 25 Tips for using batteries ......................... 27 Precautions ............................................. 30 Getting started ...................... 8 Trouble check ........................................ 32 Installing the batteries ............................ 8 Warning indicator
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Before you begin Using this manual As you read 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 your 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 material
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Identifying the parts START/STOP BACK MODE 5SEC LIGHT 1 Slide cover (p. 20) 9 Recording lamp 2 Zoom lever (p. 15) 0 Microphone 3 START/STOP button (p. 12) !` START/STOP MODE switch (p. 13) 4 Open knob for video cartridge !“ BACK LIGHT button (p. 17) compartment (p. 31) !£ Video control buttons (p. 22) 5 END SEARCH button (p. 18, 22) p STOP (stop) 6 PHOTO SCAN button (p. 21, 22) 0 REW (rewind) 7 Lens ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast-forward) 8 Remote sensor You can use the remote commander P PAUSE (
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Identifying the parts !¢ Recording lamp @… PHOTO button (p. 14) ! DATE button (p. 19, 25) @` POWER ON/OFF switch (p. 12, 14) !⁄ TIME button (p. 19, 25) @“ Cord cover (p. 10) !ƒ A/V OUT jack (p. 23) @£ LCD screen (p. 12, 14, 20) !¥ SPEAKER ON/OFF switch (p. 20) @¢ Speaker (p. 20) !» MACRO lock switch (p. 15) otherwise you cannot attach the tripod @ OPEN (BATT) release lever (p. 8) securely and the screw may damage the @⁄ Cartridge eject lever (p. 31) camcorder. @ƒ Tripod receptacle (p. 15) @¥ Han
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Identifying the parts Operation indicators 40min REC 0:00:00 END SEARCH JUL.4.1998 MACRO 12:00:00PM 1 Video control mode (p. 22) 7 Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 35)/5SEC mode 2 Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) indicator (p. 13)/Photo recording 3 Remaining battery time indicator indicator (p. 14) 8 Remaining tape indicator 4 Warning indicators (p. 34) 5min 0min 5 Backlight indicator (p. 17) 9 END SEARCH indicator (p. 18, 22)/ PHOTO SCAN indicator (p. 21, 22) 6 MACRO ind
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Getting started 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- F10 "InfoLITHIUM" 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) (1) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN
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Getting started 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 t
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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. (1) 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 i
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The supplied battery pack NP-F10 is charged a little at the factory. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC-VF10 AC adaptor/charger. (1) Fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger and a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. Fo
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Shooting Camera recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. (1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The small button lights up green. (3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder records for about 5 seconds and stops. The tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots disappear at a rat
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Shooting Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three camera recording modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. : Recording
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Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph for about five seconds. Photo recording is useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer. (1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The small button lights up green. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture and " CAPTURE" appear on the LCD
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Shooting Advanced operations Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) When you shoot a subject using the telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp
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Advanced operations Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode) You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot. (1) Turn the LCD panel up vertically. The indicator (Mirror mode) appears and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. (2) Start recording. [a] [b] [a] LCD screen image. [b] Recording image. To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on the LCD
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Shooting Advanced operations Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen. [a] [b] BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears. Otherwise,
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Advanced operations Searching for the end of the picture Press END SEARCH during stop. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds of the recorded portion play back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture. END SEARCH If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. US 18
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Shooting Advanced operations Recording with the date/time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE and/or TIME. You can record the date and/or time displayed on the LCD screen with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date and time together. Except for the date and/or time indicator, no indicator on the LCD screen is recorded. The clock is set at the factory to London time for the United Kingdom and Paris time for the other European count
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Playing back Playing back You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) Make sure that the power source is installed. (p. 8, 10) (2) While pressing the small button on the POWER switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The small button lights up green. (3) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (4) Press ( to start playback. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 3 2 4 1 Adjusting the LCD panel angle Adjust the LCD panel to the
