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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
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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
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Before you begin Table of contents Making your own titles ........................ 43 Before you begin Recording with the date/time ............ 44 Using this manual ................................... 4 Optimizing the recording condition .. 45 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516 only) ................................................. 46 – for playback/editing – Getting started Editing onto another tape .................... 48 Installing and chargin
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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-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 se
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 1 45 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote (p. 72) Commander (2) (p. 72) CCD-TR516 only CCD-TR516 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 18) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 21) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 73) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 21) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 50) The lithium battery is already insta
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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
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Getting started 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
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Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery F330 F530 F730 F930 pack (NP-) (supplied) F550 F750 F950 Charging 150 210 300 390 time* (min.) (90) (150) (240) (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 F330 F530 F550 F730 F750 F930 F950 pack (NP-) (supplied) Continuous recording
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Getting started 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. BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 25). 9
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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
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K 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 recorde
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S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D B B B Y Y Y K K K 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] [b] STBY 0:35:20 START/STOP START/STOP 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 i
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Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the tape counter •The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. •If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode. Note on the beep sound The beep sounds whe
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Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away) W T W W T T Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: Whe
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Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a]. •Place your right elbow against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone. •Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. •Use the viewfinder frame as a g
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Basic operations S T A N D B Y K Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the – (Î) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last
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Connections for playback Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power source. Connecting directly to a TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks When connecting the A/V connecting cable, make sure you connect the plug to jacks of the same color. Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/V connecting cable, connect the camcorder
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Basic operations Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (4) Press ( to start playback. 1 POWER 2 CAMERA OFF PLAYER PLAY REW FF STOP REW 3 PAUSE SLOW DISPLAY PLAY 4 To stop playback, press p. To rew
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Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback, press (. To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback) –
