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Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. AC-L Serial No. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. AC-L Serial No. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your authority to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for help. This symbol is very easy to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your purchase of...
... different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your authority to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for help. This symbol is very easy to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your purchase of...
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... Superimposing the date and time on pictures 20 Checking the 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 Identifying the parts and controls ...... 59 Quick Function Guide 65 Index 66 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 25 Using the fader function 27 Using special effects - EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21 Playback - Getting started...
... Superimposing the date and time on pictures 20 Checking the 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 Identifying the parts and controls ...... 59 Quick Function Guide 65 Index 66 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 25 Using the fader function 27 Using special effects - EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21 Playback - Getting started...
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... recording of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. When you carry out an operation, you read through this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that the operation is manufactured using high-precision technology. Keep your camcorder...
... recording of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. When you carry out an operation, you read through this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that the operation is manufactured using high-precision technology. Keep your camcorder...
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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in 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 camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in 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 camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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Basics - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you exchange the battery pack in the standby mode for more information (p. 8 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you . (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette.See"Step1"and"Step2"for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to LOCK. If you do not eject the cassette. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and...
Basics - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you exchange the battery pack in the standby mode for more information (p. 8 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you . (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette.See"Step1"and"Step2"for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to LOCK. If you do not eject the cassette. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and...
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... 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 to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions...
... 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 to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions...
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... camcorder. 24 To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback pause mode or picture search. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. When you play back the tapes recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch...
... camcorder. 24 To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback pause mode or picture search. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. When you play back the tapes recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch...
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... a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing a tape Press xon both your VCR for more information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing Set EDIT to the operating instructions of your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to PLAYER. (4) Playbacktherecordedtapeonyourcamcorder. (5) Start recording on VCRs that support...
... a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing a tape Press xon both your VCR for more information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing Set EDIT to the operating instructions of your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to PLAYER. (4) Playbacktherecordedtapeonyourcamcorder. (5) Start recording on VCRs that support...
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...". Changing the menu settings Menu items are held in the 16:9FULL mode N.S.LIGHT z ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 19) CAMERA OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function EDIT z OFF - Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate digital zoom. Set TBC to 40× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 17) 200× To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to OFF when playing back a tape on which you can operate at...
...". Changing the menu settings Menu items are held in the 16:9FULL mode N.S.LIGHT z ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 19) CAMERA OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function EDIT z OFF - Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate digital zoom. Set TBC to 40× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 17) 200× To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to OFF when playing back a tape on which you can operate at...
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... z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: • for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •Noise may occur also when you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. When you set . 41 Notes on ORC setting •Each time you play on the tape. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch VF B.L. CAMERA...
... z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: • for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •Noise may occur also when you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. When you set . 41 Notes on ORC setting •Each time you play on the tape. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch VF B.L. CAMERA...
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... a cassette inserted. Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON LTR SIZE OFF z NORMAL 2× DEMO MODE z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 43) To record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started To cancel the auto date function To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA...
... a cassette inserted. Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON LTR SIZE OFF z NORMAL 2× DEMO MODE z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 43) To record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started To cancel the auto date function To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA...
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... setting is set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory by the time signal. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. The date and time are held in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn...
... setting is set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory by the time signal. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. The date and time are held in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn...
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... start recording (Auto date function). However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if: - you eject and insert the tape again. - Press TIME to display the date indicator. Note on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 44 Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the time indicator. The date is automatically recorded for the first time, turn...
... start recording (Auto date function). However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if: - you eject and insert the tape again. - Press TIME to display the date indicator. Note on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 44 Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the time indicator. The date is automatically recorded for the first time, turn...
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... CAMERA or DEMO MODE is stuck to AUTO. (p. 33) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to STANDBY. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using...
... CAMERA or DEMO MODE is stuck to AUTO. (p. 33) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to STANDBY. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using...
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.... Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in incorrect or unnatural colors. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is not adjusted correctly. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. • You have used the battery pack in a dark place. (p. 19) In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is...
.... Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in incorrect or unnatural colors. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is not adjusted correctly. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. • You have used the battery pack in a dark place. (p. 19) In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is...
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...* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 55). This message is working. Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 9). •The battery is nearly dead. This message is displayed in white (p. 41). •ORC The ORC setting is displayed in white (p. 41). 52 * Youhearthemelodyorbeepsound. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: •...
...* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 55). This message is working. Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 9). •The battery is nearly dead. This message is displayed in white (p. 41). •ORC The ORC setting is displayed in white (p. 41). 52 * Youhearthemelodyorbeepsound. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: •...
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... thickness of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch set to be repaired. Do not use any type of the cassette. This will damage the cord and may cause your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - Very humid 56 - Camcorder care • Whenyourcamcorderisnottobeusedforalongtime,removethebattery. • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. If this happens...
... thickness of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch set to be repaired. Do not use any type of the cassette. This will damage the cord and may cause your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - Very humid 56 - Camcorder care • Whenyourcamcorderisnottobeusedforalongtime,removethebattery. • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. If this happens...
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... power cord General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using cassette P6-120) Approx. 5 min. 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 P6-120) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using the battery pack) During camera recording 1.9 W Operating temperature...
... power cord General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using cassette P6-120) Approx. 5 min. 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 P6-120) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using the battery pack) During camera recording 1.9 W Operating temperature...
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... 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 64 ORC 41 Picture effect 29 Picture search 24 Playback pause 24 Power sources (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...
... 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 64 ORC 41 Picture effect 29 Picture search 24 Playback pause 24 Power sources (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...