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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-868-320-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. CCD-TR517 Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-868-320-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. CCD-TR517 Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -... Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. However, there is connected. - For customers in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be determined by one or more of important ...
...These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -... Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. However, there is connected. - For customers in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be determined by one or more of important ...
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... supply ..... 8 Installing the battery pack 8 Charging the battery pack 9 Connecting to a wall outlet 13 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 Recording - Picture effect 29 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32 Focusing manually 33 Superimposing a title 34 Making your camcorder abroad 53 Maintenance information and precautions 54 Specifications 58 Quick Reference...
... supply ..... 8 Installing the battery pack 8 Charging the battery pack 9 Connecting to a wall outlet 13 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 Recording - Picture effect 29 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32 Focusing manually 33 Superimposing a title 34 Making your camcorder abroad 53 Maintenance information and precautions 54 Specifications 58 Quick Reference...
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...wet. Precautions on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to point the viewfinder toward the sun...in any way. Sometimes this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to malfunction. Using this manual As you read through this malfunction cannot be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 6 To view your recordings on your camcorder away from country to CAMERA. - Getting started -
...wet. Precautions on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to point the viewfinder toward the sun...in any way. Sometimes this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to malfunction. Using this manual As you read through this malfunction cannot be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 6 To view your recordings on your camcorder away from country to CAMERA. - Getting started -
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... the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. 39). Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash in the daytime). While using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). 19...
... the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. 39). Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash in the daytime). While using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). 19...
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...the date and time indicators before starting actual recording. 20 Press TIME to East Coast Standard Time. DATE TIME The default clock setting is set to record the time. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE (or ...TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Recording a picture Superimposing the ...
...the date and time indicators before starting actual recording. 20 Press TIME to East Coast Standard Time. DATE TIME The default clock setting is set to record the time. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE (or ...TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Recording a picture Superimposing the ...
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...scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2... to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode.
...scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2... to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode.
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... foreground to a subject in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9changes...
... foreground to a subject in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9changes...
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... against a dark background. Troubleshooting If you run out. If "C: ss:ss" appears in the viewfinder. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one.... for more than 5 minutes. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • ...Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty.
... against a dark background. Troubleshooting If you run out. If "C: ss:ss" appears in the viewfinder. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one.... for more than 5 minutes. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • ...Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty.
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...;Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 34) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 39) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 33) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 30) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 30) Functions to use in editing...
...;Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 34) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 39) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 33) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 30) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 30) Functions to use in editing...
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... charge 9 Grip strap 63 Heads 55 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 12 Infrared rays emitter 19 LANC 63 LP mode 41 M, N Manual focus 33 Menu settings 39 Moisture condensation .......... 54 MONOTONE 27 Mosaic fader 27 NIGHTSHOT 19 Normal charge 9 NTSC system 53 O, P, Q Operation indicators...(house current 13 (car battery 13 (battery pack 8 Power zoom 17 PROGRAM AE 30 R Rec Review 21 Recording and playback systems 45 Recording mode 41 Recording time 11 Remaining tape indicator ...... 18 Remaining battery time indicator 18 Remote control jack (LANC 63 RFU adaptor 22...
... charge 9 Grip strap 63 Heads 55 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 12 Infrared rays emitter 19 LANC 63 LP mode 41 M, N Manual focus 33 Menu settings 39 Moisture condensation .......... 54 MONOTONE 27 Mosaic fader 27 NIGHTSHOT 19 Normal charge 9 NTSC system 53 O, P, Q Operation indicators...(house current 13 (car battery 13 (battery pack 8 Power zoom 17 PROGRAM AE 30 R Rec Review 21 Recording and playback systems 45 Recording mode 41 Recording time 11 Remaining tape indicator ...... 18 Remaining battery time indicator 18 Remote control jack (LANC 63 RFU adaptor 22...