3-865-332-62 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TR516 CCD-TR516 CCD-TR315/TR416 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 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. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 2 Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Making your own titles ........................ 43 Recording with the date/time ............ 44 Optimizing the recording condition .. 45 Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516 only) ................................................. 46 Before you begin Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack .................................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ................................ 10 ­ for playback/editing ­ Editing onto another tape .................... 48 Additional information Basic operations Camera recording ................................. 11 Using the zoom feature ................. 14 Selecting the START/STOP mode .......................................... 15 Hints for better shooting ...................... 16 Checking the recorded picture ............ 17 Connections for playback .................... 18 Playing back a tape ............................... 19 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder ........................................ 49 Resetting the date and time ................. 51 Simple setting of clock by time difference ......................................... 52 Usable cassettes and playback modes ............................................... 53 Tips for using the battery pack ........... 54 Maintenance information and precautions ...................................... 57 Using your camcorder abroad ............ 62 Trouble check ........................................ 63 Self-diagnosis display ........................... 66 Specifications ......................................... 67 Identifying the parts ............................. 68 Warning indicators ............................... 75 Index ........................................ back cover Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 21 Using the house current ................ 22 Changing the mode settings ................ 23 ­ for camera recording ­ Shooting with backlighting ................. 27 Using the FADER function .................. 28 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 30 Using the wide mode function ............ 31 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 33 Focusing manually ................................ 35 Enjoying picture effect ......................... 37 Adjusting the exposure ........................ 39 Superimposing a title ........................... 41 3 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-TR516 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-TR516 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. You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Types of differences CCDSystem Digital zoom Remote sensor Viewfinder Built-in light TR315 h 180× -- B/W -- TR416 h 220× -- Color -- TR516 H 330× r Color r 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 ·­ CCD-TR416/TR516 only The color viewfinder is 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 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. 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, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] 4 Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 Before you begin 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 72) CCD-TR516 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 21) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 21) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 50) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 72) CCD-TR516 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 18) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 73) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony corporation. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug`s 4 mark up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window. Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes i, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged. Getting started POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER Notes ·"--- min" appears on the display until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. ·Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Use it as a guide. It may differ from the actual recording time. ·If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply. ·Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of power cord and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor. 7 Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery pack (NP-) Charging time* (min.) F330 (supplied) 150 (90) F530 F550 210 (150) F730 F750 300 (240) F930 F950 390 (330) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life CCD-TR315 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* Typical recording time** F330 F530 (supplied) 130 (115) F550 F730 F750 F930 F950 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 815 (730) 65 (60) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210) 280 (250) 375 (335) 430 (385) CCD-TR416/TR516 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* Typical recording time** F330 F530 (supplied) 135 (120) F550 F730 F750 F930 F950 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 (425) 550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760) 70 (60) 120 (110) 140 (125) 250 (225) 290 (265) 390 (355) 450 (400) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C. ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. 8 Installing and charging the battery pack Note on remaining battery time indication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. Getting started BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 25). 9 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 (CCD-TR516 only). (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 down. 1 2 3 PUSH To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the and 6 indicators flash, and you cannot record. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark. 10 Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch is set to . 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. 52). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator appears. The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TR315 only). The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up. Basic operations 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 2 CK LO 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 START/STOP STA ND BY AUTO DATE 3 CK LO STA 40min SP REC 0:00:01 ND BY JUL 4 1999 START/STOP 11 Camera recording 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 to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette. [a] CK LO [b] STBY 0:35:20 CK LO CK LO STA STA START/STOP Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using. To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring [a] (CCD-TR315) or move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TR416/TR516) so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. [a] Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for preventing ...