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CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in this manual could void your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features... in the U.S.A. Never expose the battery pack to come. Your Handycam is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam® camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your authority to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call...
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in this manual could void your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features... in the U.S.A. Never expose the battery pack to come. Your Handycam is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam® camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your authority to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call...
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... set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 47) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 37) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 34) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 34) Functions to use in editing (in the...
... set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 47) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 37) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 34) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 34) Functions to use in editing (in the...
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...light 42 5 Picture effect 33 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 34 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 36 Focusing manually 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 59 Maintenance information and precautions 60 Specifications 65 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls... playback 26 Playing back a tape 27 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 46 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 45 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the ...
...light 42 5 Picture effect 33 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 34 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 36 Focusing manually 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 59 Maintenance information and precautions 60 Specifications 65 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls... playback 26 Playing back a tape 27 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 46 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 45 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the ...
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...you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDViewfinder Built-in light Digital zoom SteadyShot z Provided - TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on TV...CCD-TR818 only." Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. To view your recordings on your camcorder. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Not provided TR618 B/W z 450 × - Any differences in the illustrations. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this manual...
...you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDViewfinder Built-in light Digital zoom SteadyShot z Provided - TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on TV...CCD-TR818 only." Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. To view your recordings on your camcorder. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Not provided TR618 B/W z 450 × - Any differences in the illustrations. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this manual...
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Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Letting your camcorder get wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. These points are normal in the manufacturing process ... LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-...
Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Letting your camcorder get wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. These points are normal in the manufacturing process ... LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-...
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...places (ex. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be recorded in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. If you can record the date...following functions: - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the following operations in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to record the date. DATE TIME When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in CAMERA mode. Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using (p. 17)....
...places (ex. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be recorded in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. If you can record the date...following functions: - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the following operations in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to record the date. DATE TIME When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in CAMERA mode. Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using (p. 17)....
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...the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. if you ...adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 36 Adjusting the ...
...the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. if you ...adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 36 Adjusting the ...
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subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. When you want to change the focus... appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. when the subject is not effective when shooting - 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. 9 changes to...
subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. When you want to change the focus... appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. when the subject is not effective when shooting - 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. 9 changes to...
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...If you set to OFF, digital zoom is carried out. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET (CCD-TR818 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your specific shooting requirement (p. 34) CAMERA P EFFECT -- Selecting...the position of each item z is performed digitally. (p. 22) (CCD-TR818 only) 16:9WIDE z OFF - Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Menu items differ according to 40×/460× is the default...
...If you set to OFF, digital zoom is carried out. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET (CCD-TR818 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your specific shooting requirement (p. 34) CAMERA P EFFECT -- Selecting...the position of each item z is performed digitally. (p. 22) (CCD-TR818 only) 16:9WIDE z OFF - Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Menu items differ according to 40×/460× is the default...
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... persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to AUTO. (p. 37) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. See page 55. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the...without a cassette inserted, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) • The contrast between the subject and background is set to MANUAL. An unknown picture is displayed...
... persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to AUTO. (p. 37) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. See page 55. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the...without a cassette inserted, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) • The contrast between the subject and background is set to MANUAL. An unknown picture is displayed...
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... (p. 29) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 33) 8 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 34) 9 Backlight indicator (p. 24) 0 SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TR818 only) (p. 47) qa Manual focusing indicator (p. 37) qs Built-in light indicator (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 42) Display window qd 2 ql qf ws qg 1 wa 3 qh qj qk ql w; Recording lamp... (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 20) wa Date or time indicator (p. 17, 25)/Tape counter indicator...
... (p. 29) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 33) 8 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 34) 9 Backlight indicator (p. 24) 0 SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TR818 only) (p. 47) qa Manual focusing indicator (p. 37) qs Built-in light indicator (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 42) Display window qd 2 ql qf ws qg 1 wa 3 qh qj qk ql w; Recording lamp... (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 20) wa Date or time indicator (p. 17, 25)/Tape counter indicator...
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... in/out 31 FADER 31 FOCUS 37 Grip strap 70 Heads 61 Hi8 system 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 58 Infrared rays emitter 24 LP mode 49 M, N Manual focus 37 Menu settings 46 Moisture condensation .......... 60 MONOTONE 31 Mosaic fader 31 NIGHTSHOT 24 NTSC system 59 O, P, Q Operation indicators 71 ORC 49 Picture effect... 38 Transition 20 TV color systems 59 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 56 Wide-angle 22 Wide mode 29 WORLD TIME 51 Write-protect tab 19 Zoom 22 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564511
... in/out 31 FADER 31 FOCUS 37 Grip strap 70 Heads 61 Hi8 system 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 58 Infrared rays emitter 24 LP mode 49 M, N Manual focus 37 Menu settings 46 Moisture condensation .......... 60 MONOTONE 31 Mosaic fader 31 NIGHTSHOT 24 NTSC system 59 O, P, Q Operation indicators 71 ORC 49 Picture effect... 38 Transition 20 TV color systems 59 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 56 Wide-angle 22 Wide mode 29 WORLD TIME 51 Write-protect tab 19 Zoom 22 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564511