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3-868-320-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. CCD-TR517 Model No.
3-868-320-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. CCD-TR517 Model No.
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...damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 6 e.g. However, there may be copyrighted. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140...99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Using this manual As you read through this malfunction cannot be contrary to point...These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in capital letters. Letting your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual,...
...damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 6 e.g. However, there may be copyrighted. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140...99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Using this manual As you read through this malfunction cannot be contrary to point...These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in capital letters. Letting your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual,...
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... your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder, the self-... the problem. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER. c Turn STANDBY to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. If the problem... 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...
... your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder, the self-... the problem. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER. c Turn STANDBY to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. If the problem... 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...
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...c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 23) • The tape has run out. 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 The playback... settings. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be recharged. c Adjust it to OFF. (p. 19) • NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is not ...
...c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 23) • The tape has run out. 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 The playback... settings. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be recharged. c Adjust it to OFF. (p. 19) • NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is not ...
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...tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about ... the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it ..... Dusty or dirty - This is in a dusty place, protect it away from AM receivers and video equipment. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery ...
...tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about ... the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it ..... Dusty or dirty - This is in a dusty place, protect it away from AM receivers and video equipment. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery ...
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... 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...pack) During camera recording 1.9 W Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to change without notice. 58 Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled...
... 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...pack) During camera recording 1.9 W Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to change without notice. 58 Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled...
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qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19) ql Display window (p. 64) w; Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 60 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; Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. 60 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;