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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. 3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TR Model No. Model No. 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. 3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TR Model No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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...is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to come. For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 CAUTION...This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Welcome! Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to rain or moisture. ...
...is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to come. For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 CAUTION...This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Welcome! Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to rain or moisture. ...
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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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...for 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 ...the dark - 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 ...
...for 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 ...the dark - 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 ...
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The CCD-TR818 is being carried out. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in light Digital zoom SteadyShot z Provided - Types of your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. Getting started - Any differences in operation are...
The CCD-TR818 is being carried out. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in light Digital zoom SteadyShot z Provided - Types of your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. Getting started - Any differences in operation are...
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...These points are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the sun in low... Do not let your camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder get wet. Letting your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. However, there may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and ...
...These points are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the sun in low... Do not let your camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder get wet. Letting your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. However, there may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and ...
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...displayed in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is set to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be recorded in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Basics Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the following operations ...the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you purchase your camcorder to your local time before starting actual recording. 25 outdoors in bright places (ex. Exposure - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. This may be deleted. If you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON...
...displayed in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is set to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be recorded in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Basics Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the following operations ...the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you purchase your camcorder to your local time before starting actual recording. 25 outdoors in bright places (ex. Exposure - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. This may be deleted. If you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON...
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... background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Your camcorder automatically returns to ON 36 night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL...
... background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Your camcorder automatically returns to ON 36 night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL...
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... The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position... sky •When you shoot close to focus on. 37 subjects with little contrast with water droplets - horizontal stripes - 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) ...
... The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position... sky •When you shoot close to focus on. 37 subjects with little contrast with water droplets - horizontal stripes - 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) ...
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...The viewfinder screen shows only the items you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE -- To suit your camcorder model The menu display may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does...is the default setting. 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 the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. ...
...The viewfinder screen shows only the items you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE -- To suit your camcorder model The menu display may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does...is the default setting. 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 the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. ...
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... (CHARGE) or PLAYER. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to ON in the standby mode for autofocus. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode... Sony service facility. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is set to MANUAL....
... (CHARGE) or PLAYER. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to ON in the standby mode for autofocus. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode... Sony service facility. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is set to MANUAL....
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... 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; qd STBY...AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 17, 25) qk Time indicator (p. 17, 25) ql Warning indicators (p. 56) w; Recording lamp (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 20) wa Date or time indicator (p. 17, 25)/Tape counter indicator (p. 23)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 55)/Remaining battery ...
... 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; qd STBY...AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 17, 25) qk Time indicator (p. 17, 25) ql Warning indicators (p. 56) w; Recording lamp (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 20) wa Date or time indicator (p. 17, 25)/Tape counter indicator (p. 23)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 55)/Remaining battery ...
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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