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. CCDSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No. CCD-TR3300 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 ©1996 by Sony Corporation CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 to radio communications. However, 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. -- Increase 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 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 risk 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. For the customers in CANADA CAUTION DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your 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 Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. 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. 2 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual .................................. 4 Checking supplied accessories ............. 5 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ........................................... 46 Checking the tape condition before recording (ORC) ............................. 47 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack .................................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ................................. 9 -- for manual adjustment -- Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modes .......................... 48 Focusing manually ............................... 49 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 About the PROGRAM AE function .. 51 Using the aperture priority mode .. 51 Using the shutter priority mode .. 52 Using the twilight mode ............... 53 Using manual mode ............................. 54 Using slow shutter (CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 57 Tips for manual adjustment ................ 58 Shooting with backlighting ................. 60 Adjusting the brightness of the picture.. 61 Adjusting the white balance ............... 62 Basic operations Camera recording ................................. 10 Using the zoom feature ................. 12 Hints for better shooting ..................... 14 Checking the recorded picture ........... 15 Connections for playback .................... 16 Playing back a tape .............................. 19 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 22 Using the house current ................ 22 Using the battery case ................... 24 Using a car battery ......................... 24 Changing the mode settings ............... 25 -- for playing back/editing -- Searching the boundaries of recorded date .................................................. 65 Returning to a pre-registered position .. 66 Locating the marking position ............ 67 Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape .................................. 71 Editing onto another tape .................... 72 Recording from a VCR or TV .............. 74 -- for camera recording -- Recording with the date or time ......... 28 Fade-in and fade-out ............................ 29 Overlapping two pictures (CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 31 Wiping away a still picture (CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 32 Enjoying picture effect ......................... 33 Recording a still picture (CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 35 Recording still pictures successively (CCD-TR3300 only) ....................... 36 Superimposing a moving picture on a still picture (CCD-TR3300 only) ... 37 Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape .......................... 38 Using the wide mode function ........... 39 Selecting the START/STOP mode ..... 41 Superimposing a title ........................... 42 Making your own original titles ......... 45 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder ....................................... 76 Resetting the date and time ................. 77 Usable cassettes and playback modes .. 78 Tips for using the battery pack ........... 79 Maintenance information and precautions ..................................... 81 Using your camcorder abroad ............ 84 Trouble check ........................................ 85 Specifications ........................................ 89 Identifying the parts ............................. 90 Warning indicators ............................... 98 Index ...................................................... 99 3 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) 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 settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Type of differences Model number CCD-TR2300 Canadian model CCD-TR3300 Other than Canadian model Slow Shutter -- · Overlap/ Wipe -- · Digital Effect -- 3 modes Easy Charging attached Edit Station Connection battery pack -- · -- · not supplied supplied · · 3 modes -- -- not supplied 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. 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 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 [a]. · 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 [b]. · 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 [c]. [a] [b] [c] 4 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 AC-V315 AC-V316 or AC-V316A Before you begin 4 5 6 7 8 9 !º 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.94) 2 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 3 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22) AC-V315 is for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model AC-V316 or AC-V316A is for CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.76) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.94) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.16, 17) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.96) 8 Battery case (1) (p.24) 9 Lens cap (1) (p.10, 64) This lens cap is already set on your camcorder. !º Edit Commander Station (Edit Station) (1) and Remote Commander (1) supplied with IR repeater (1), adhesive tape (1), control-S connecting cable (1) and size AA (R6) battery (2) (only for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model) (p.17) 5 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) 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 battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the z mark with the edge of the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins. When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. If the battery pack is used right after the CHARGE lamp goes out, it will last for a normal period (normal charge). If allowed to charge for an additional hour or so, the battery pack will last for a longer period (full charge). Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged. AC-V315 for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model 1 2 AC-V316/V316A for CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300 1 2 6 CCD-TR2300/TR3300 3-856-204-23 (1) Charging time Battery pack Charging time* (min.) NP-F530 (supplied) 170 (110) NP-F730 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. Getting started Battery life -- CCD-TR3300 Battery pack Continuous recording time1) (min.) Typical recordng time (min.) 2) NP-F530 (supplied) 105 (95) 65 (55) NP-F730 240 (215) 145 (130) -- CCD-TR2300 Battery pack Continuous recordng time (min.) Typical recordng time2) (min.) 1) NP-F530 (supplied) 110 (95) 65 (55) NP-F730 245 (220) 145 (130) The available time for a fully charged battery is indicated outside parentheses. The available time for normal charged battery is indicated in parentheses. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. 1) Approximate continuous recording time indoors. 2) Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. Note on remaining battery time indication during recording When you use the "InfoLI ...