Sony Ruvi CCD-CR1E User manual

3-864-023-11(1)

CCD-CR1E

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Video Camera Recorder CCD-CR1E

Video Camera

Recorder

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Table of contents

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony camcorder. With your camcorder you

can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

English

Welcome!

Before you begin ..................................... 3

Identifying the parts ............................... 5

Getting started ...................... 8

Installing the batteries ............................ 8

Using house current ............................. 10

Charging the battery pack ................... 11

Shooting............................... 12

Camera recording ................................. 12

Photo recording..................................... 14

Advanced operations ........................... 15

Playing back......................... 20

Playing back........................................... 20

Watching on a TV screen ..................... 23

Editing .................................. 24

Editing onto another tape .................... 24

Additional information....... 25

Resetting the date and time ................. 25

Tips for using batteries......................... 27

Precautions............................................. 30

Trouble check ........................................ 32

Warning indicators ............................... 34

Self-diagnosis display........................... 35

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 36

Specifications ......................................... 37

Index ....................................................... 38

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Before you begin

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

About the recording system

•The picture and sound are recorded onto the video cartridge for this camcorder.

•The video cartridge for this camcorder is installed already. You can only use the VD-

CR1 video cartridge.

•The video cartridge can be recorded for about 30 minutes camera recording and about

350 still pictures per about 5 seconds.

•It is recommended to edit the recorded pictures onto another tape for saving.

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 PAL 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

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made

due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video cartridge, etc.

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[a] [b]

Before you begin

Precautions on camcorder care

•TheLCDscreenismanufacturedusinghigh-precisiontechnology.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. 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.

Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a

car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•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.

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START/STOP

MODE BACK

LIGHT

5SEC

Identifying the parts

1Slide cover (p. 20)

2Zoom lever (p. 15)

3START/STOP button (p. 12)

4Open knob for video cartridge

compartment (p. 31)

5END SEARCH button (p. 18, 22)

6PHOTO SCAN button (p. 21, 22)

7Lens

8Remote sensor

You can use the remote commander

supplied with other Sony camcorders or

VCRs. Set the command mode to

VTR 2. See the instruction manual

supplied with the VCR about the

command mode.

9Recording lamp (p. 12, 14)

0Microphone

!¡ START/STOP MODE switch (p. 13)

!™ BACK LIGHT button (p. 17)

!£ Video control buttons (p. 22)

pSTOP (stop)

0REW (rewind)

(PLAY (playback)

)FF (fast-forward)

PPAUSE (pause)

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Identifying the parts

!¢ Recording lamp (p. 12, 14)

!∞ DATE button (p. 19, 25)

!§ TIME button (p. 19, 25)

!¶ A/V OUT jack (p. 23)

!• SPEAKER ON/OFF switch (p. 20)

!ª MACRO lock switch (p. 15)

@º PHOTO button (p. 14)

@¡ POWER ON/OFF switch (p. 12)

@™ Cord cover (p. 10)

@£ LCD screen (p. 12, 14, 20)

@¢ Speaker (p. 20)

otherwise you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage the

camcorder.

@• Hand strap

The hand strap is already attached.

@∞ OPEN (BATT) release lever (p. 8)

@§ Cartridge eject lever (p. 31)

@¶ Tripod receptacle (p. 15)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 in.),

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40min

MACRO

REC

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0:00:00

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12:00:00

Operation indicators

Identifying the parts

7Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis

functions indicator (p. 35)/5SEC mode

indicator (p. 13)/Photo recording

indicator (p. 14)

8Remaining tape indicator

9END SEARCH indicator (p. 18, 22)/

PHOTO SCAN indicator (p. 21, 22)

0Date and time indicator (p. 19, 25)

1Video control mode (p. 22)

2Mirror mode indicator (p. 16)

3Remaining battery time indicator

4Warning indicators (p. 34)

5Backlight indicator (p. 17)

6MACRO indicator (p. 15)

5min 0min

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the supplied lens cap to the lens.

(1)Fit the edge of the lens cap to the hollow.

(2)Push the lens cap until it clicks.

When you shoot, open the lens cap.

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Getting started

Installing the batteries

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install two LR6 (size AA) Sony batteries

or the charged battery pack. Use the supplied LR6 (size AA) Sony batteries or the NP-

F10 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

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 (BATT) release

lever at the bottom of the camcorder to the left, then slide it toward you and

release.

(2)Install two LR6 (size AA) batteries or the battery pack in the direction of the

arrow. Then close the lid and slide it until it clicks.

Note on LR6 (size AA) batteries

•Be sure to install two LR6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.

•You can not use LR6 (size AA) batteries in a cold environment. Use the NP-F10 battery

pack .

Battery life

When using two LR6 (size AA) Sony batteries or the NP-F10 rechargeable battery pack:

Battery LR6(sizeAA)batteries NP-F10

Continuous recording 60 minutes 90 (80) minutes

time*

Typical recording time** 30 minutes 50 (45) minutes

Playing time on LCD 60 minutes 90 (80) minutes

Numbers in parentheses of NP-F10 indicate the time when you use a normally charged

battery.

* Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). Battery life will be shorter if

you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop and

turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Getting started

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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 the lid.

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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 it until it clicks.

(3)Connect the DC connecting cord to the AC adaptor/charger.

(4)Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger and a wall outlet.

WARNING

The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Note

Keep the AC adaptor/charger away from the camcorder if the picture is affected.

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