3-865-335-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. , , . CCD-TR516E CCD-TR516E CCD-TR315E ©1998 by Sony Corporation English Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony HandycamR 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. ! HandycamR Sony. Handycam Vision . Handycam Vision , . , . 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. . . . Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. , . , , . 2 English Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ................................................... 5 Checking supplied accessories ............................. 7 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack ............ 8 Inserting a cassette ................................................ 13 Basic operations Camera recording ................................................. 14 Using the zoom feature ..................................... 17 Selecting the START/STOP mode .................. 19 Hints for better shooting ..................................... 20 Checking the recorded picture ........................... 22 Connections for playback .................................... 24 Playing back a tape ............................................... 25 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........................ 28 Using the mains ................................................. 29 Changing the mode settings ............................... 30 ­ for camera recording ­ Shooting with backlighting ................................. 35 Using the FADER function .................................. 36 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....................... 39 Using the wide mode function ........................... 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function .................... 43 Focusing manually ............................................... 45 Enjoying picture effect ......................................... 47 Adjusting the exposure ........................................ 49 Superimposing a title ........................................... 51 Making your own titles ........................................ 53 Recording with the date/time ............................ 55 Optimizing the recording condition .................. 56 Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516E only) .... 57 ­ for playback/editing ­ Editing onto another tape .................................... 60 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder ........................................................... 61 Resetting the date and time ................................. 63 Simple setting of clock by time difference ........ 65 Usable cassettes and playback modes ............... 66 Tips for using the battery pack ........................... 68 Maintenance information and precautions ....... 72 Using your camcorder abroad ............................ 78 Trouble check ........................................................ 79 Self-diagnosis display .......................................... 85 Specifications ......................................................... 87 Identifying the parts ............................................. 89 Warning indicators ............................................... 98 Index ....................................................................... 99 Before you begin / 3 ........... 5 ... 7 ..... 8 ........................................... 13 ................ .............................................. START/STOP ..................... ......................... .......... ............. .............................. 14 17 19 20 22 24 25 ­ / ­ .............................. 60 ............................................... 61 .......................... 63 ................................... 65 ........................................ 66 ........................................................... 68 ..................................... 72 ...................................................... 78 ........................... 82 ........................... 86 ...................... 88 ..................................... 89 ................. 98 ........ ........................................................ 28 ........ 29 ................... 30 - ...................... 35 FADER ................... 36 ( ) .......................................... 39 ........................................................ 41 PROGRAM AE ..... 43 .................................... 45 .... 47 .............................. 49 ...................................... 51 .... 53 / ............................. 55 .................. 56 ( CCD-TR516E) ................................ 57 4 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-TR516E 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-TR516E 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. . , , , . CCD-TR516 . . , , " CCD-TR516". , , . . POWER CAMERA. , . Before you begin / Types of differences CCDSystem/ Digital zoom/ Remote sensor/ Viewfinder/ TR315E h 180× -- B/W TR516E H 330× r Colour r Built-in light/ -- 5 Using this manual Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. . , PAL. Precaution on copyright Television programmes, 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-TR516E only The colour 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]. · ­ CCD-TR516E . / (, ). -- , . 99,99% . · . . , , [a]. · 60°, , , [b]. [a] [b] 6 Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. . 3 Before you begin / 1 2 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) CCD-TR516E only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 9, 29) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 28) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 61) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 94) CCD-TR516E only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 24) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 95) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 1 (1) (. 93) CCD-TR516E 2 . AC-L10A/ L10B/L10C (1), C (1) (. 9, 29) 3 NP-F330 (1) (. 8, 28) 4 CR2025 (1) (. 61) . 5 R6 ( ) (2) (. 94) CCD-TR516E 6 / (1) (. 24) 7 (1) (. 95) , , .. 7 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. cao . "InfoLITHIUM" ( L). "InfoLITHIUM" Sony. 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. , . 8 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 mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to the mains. (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. cao , . . (1) DC IN DC IN , 4 . (2) . (3) . (4) POWER OFF. . . i, , . , , , , FULL. DC IN . , . Getting started / POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 9 Installing and charging the battery pack 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 mains lead and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply. ·Be sure to plug the mains lead deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of mains lead and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor. cao · "--- min" , . · . . . · , . · , . , . Charging time Battery pack (NP-) F330 (supplied) F530/F550 F730/F750 F930/F950 Charging time* (min.) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) (NP-) * (.) F330 () F530/F550 F730/F750 F930/F950 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 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-TR315E Battery pack (NP-) F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F750 F930 F950 Continuous recording time* 130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 815 (730) Typical recording time** 65 (60) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210) 280 (250) 375 (335) 430 (385) . * . ( .) CCD-TR315E (NP-) F330 () F530 F550 F730 F750 F930 * 130 (115) 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) 10 F950 Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TR516E Battery pack (NP-) F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F750 F930 F950 Continuous recording time* 135 (120) 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 (425) 550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760) Typical recording time** 70 (60) 120 (110) 140 (125) 250 (225) 290 (265) 390 (355) 450 (400) cao CCD-TR516E (NP-) NP-F330 () NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 * 135 (120) 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 ...