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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TR517 Model No. Serial No. Model No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. 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.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TR517 Model No. Serial No. Model No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. 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.
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...enjoy for years to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your purchase of the following measures: - If this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with ...rain or moisture. Welcome! You will not occur in the U.S.A. Your Handycam is loaded with the instructions, may be producing home video that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature ...
...enjoy for years to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your purchase of the following measures: - If this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with ...rain or moisture. Welcome! You will not occur in the U.S.A. Your Handycam is loaded with the instructions, may be producing home video that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature ...
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... out. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Keep your camcorder so as in a car parked in...to point the viewfinder toward the sun. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright... an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. Using this manual As you read through...be contrary to the provision of such materials may cause your recordings on your camcorder are 99.99% or more. •...
... out. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Keep your camcorder so as in a car parked in...to point the viewfinder toward the sun. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright... an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. Using this manual As you read through...be contrary to the provision of such materials may cause your recordings on your camcorder are 99.99% or more. •...
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7
Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7
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Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV...
Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV...
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To resume normal playback, press N. In the various playback modes Sound is muted. When you play back the tapes recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause mode or picture search. To resume playback, press N. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume ... buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format You can play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 24 To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture...
To resume normal playback, press N. In the various playback modes Sound is muted. When you play back the tapes recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause mode or picture search. To resume playback, press N. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume ... buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format You can play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 24 To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture...
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... dubbing a tape Press xon both your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT : Signal flow IN VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your VCR for more information. - To prevent deterioration of your camcorder. (2) Set the input...
... dubbing a tape Press xon both your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT : Signal flow IN VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your VCR for more information. - To prevent deterioration of your camcorder. (2) Set the input...
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... the image quality of the standard 8 mm camcorder when video tapes recorded on an "XR" camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder are played back on the "XR" camcorder. * "XR"standsfor"ExtendedResolution." Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the "XR" function show excellent picture...
... the image quality of the standard 8 mm camcorder when video tapes recorded on an "XR" camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder are played back on the "XR" camcorder. * "XR"standsfor"ExtendedResolution." Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the "XR" function show excellent picture...
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... FOCUS is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. This is not clear. An unknown picture... and then up again. (p. 15) • The viewfinder lens is too high. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis... tab is set to STANDBY. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) • The contrast between the subject and background is...
... FOCUS is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. This is not clear. An unknown picture... and then up again. (p. 15) • The viewfinder lens is too high. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis... tab is set to STANDBY. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) • The contrast between the subject and background is...
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...NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be dirty. The playback picture is not adjusted correctly. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The ...power does not turn on the following page) 49 c Connect the AC power adaptor to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Use a charged...
...NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be dirty. The playback picture is not adjusted correctly. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The ...power does not turn on the following page) 49 c Connect the AC power adaptor to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Use a charged...
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...for at least 1 hour to rectify the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. This function displays the current condition of ... cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) • A malfunction other than the above that you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 54) • The video heads are using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. If a 5-digit code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. The...
...for at least 1 hour to rectify the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. This function displays the current condition of ... cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) • A malfunction other than the above that you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 54) • The video heads are using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. If a 5-digit code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. The...
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...or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 55). This message is not installed (p. 46) Self-diagnosis display (p. 51) C:21:00 ...8226;The battery is dead (p. 9). •The battery is nearly dead. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 12). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are displayed in white (p. 41). •ORC The ORC setting is displayed in the viewfinder or the display window, check the following: Seethepageinparentheses"(...
...or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 55). This message is not installed (p. 46) Self-diagnosis display (p. 51) C:21:00 ...8226;The battery is dead (p. 9). •The battery is nearly dead. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 12). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are displayed in white (p. 41). •ORC The ORC setting is displayed in the viewfinder or the display window, check the following: Seethepageinparentheses"(...
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... a time difference. The following shows TV color systems used overseas. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela...
... a time difference. The following shows TV color systems used overseas. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela...
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...you have cleaned the video heads with new heads. Additional Information 55 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning ...cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on video heads When the playback pictures are hardly visible. • Playback pictures do not appear. The video head may have worn down due to long use. Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording...
...you have cleaned the video heads with new heads. Additional Information 55 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning ...cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on video heads When the playback pictures are hardly visible. • Playback pictures do not appear. The video head may have worn down due to long use. Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording...
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...use any type of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during ...protect it away from the sand or dust. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it checked by the plug. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your... If any solid object or liquid get into the small holes on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. Extremely hot or cold -...
...use any type of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during ...protect it away from the sand or dust. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it checked by the plug. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your... If any solid object or liquid get into the small holes on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. Extremely hot or cold -...
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Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to the video equipment securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify...
Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to the video equipment securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify...
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... adaptor) Average power consumption (when using cassette P6-120) Approx. 5 min. Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled Device) Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37...shot with infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Standard 8 Recording/playback time (using cassette P6-...
... adaptor) Average power consumption (when using cassette P6-120) Approx. 5 min. Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled Device) Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37...shot with infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Standard 8 Recording/playback time (using cassette P6-...
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... 1 2 3 1 POWER switch (p. 15) 2 FOCUS switch (p. 33) 3 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 33) 4 Eyecup 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) 6 Power zoom lever (p. 17) 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 61) qa DC IN jack (p. 9, 13) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is...
... 1 2 3 1 POWER switch (p. 15) 2 FOCUS switch (p. 33) 3 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 33) 4 Eyecup 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) 6 Power zoom lever (p. 17) 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 61) qa DC IN jack (p. 9, 13) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is...
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qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19) ql Display window (p. 64) w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 60 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Identifying the parts and controls qd qs qf qg qh qj qs Video control buttons (p. 23, 24) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qd EDITSEARCH button (p. 21) qf Lens cover (p. 15) qg Camera recording lamp (p. 15) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 19) qj Microphone qk ql w;
qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19) ql Display window (p. 64) w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 60 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Identifying the parts and controls qd qs qf qg qh qj qs Video control buttons (p. 23, 24) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qd EDITSEARCH button (p. 21) qf Lens cover (p. 15) qg Camera recording lamp (p. 15) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 19) qj Microphone qk ql w;
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...ek RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 22) el MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 22) Fastening the grip strap Quick Reference Fasten the grip strap firmly. 63 ed Viewfinder (p. 16) ef EJECT switch (p. 14) eg ...LANC control jack LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. If you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT...
...ek RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 22) el MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 22) Fastening the grip strap Quick Reference Fasten the grip strap firmly. 63 ed Viewfinder (p. 16) ef EJECT switch (p. 14) eg ...LANC control jack LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. If you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT...
