Sony CCD-TR916 User Manual
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Before you begin
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-TR96 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-TR96 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.
reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the
bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR96 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-TR96 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.
Types of differences
CCD-
Steady Shot
Battery case
TR86
—
r
TR96
r
r
TR916
r
—
[b]
[a]
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.
When you want to use a PAL M system-based TV, you will need an NTSC/PAL M
transcorder (as this is an NTSC system-based camcorder).
need an NTSC system-based TV.
When you want to use a PAL M system-based TV, you will need an NTSC/PAL M
transcorder (as this is an NTSC system-based camcorder).
Precaution on copyright
Television program, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
• The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are 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 and/or in the viewfinder. 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.
bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the viewfinder. 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.
It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a]
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140° F (60 °C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [b]