Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Model No. 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. CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TR Model No. Serial No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Model No. 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. CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TR Model No. Serial No.
Operating Instructions
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...and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to ON in the standby mode for autofocus. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. ...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 not clear. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only)...
...and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to ON in the standby mode for autofocus. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. ...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 not clear. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only)...
Operating Instructions
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... pack. (p. 11) • The battery is not fully charged. c Set it to OFF. (p. 46) • The video head may be dirty. c Set it to OFF. (p. 24) • NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Adjust it to ON in a dark place. (p. 24) • The backlight function is working. ...is not fully charged. Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The picture is recorded in the viewfinder. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn...
... pack. (p. 11) • The battery is not fully charged. c Set it to OFF. (p. 46) • The video head may be dirty. c Set it to OFF. (p. 24) • NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Adjust it to ON in a dark place. (p. 24) • The backlight function is working. ...is not fully charged. Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The picture is recorded in the viewfinder. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn...
Operating Instructions
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...happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. • Always keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. Camcorder care •When your camcorder. This will damage the cord and may damage the finish. •Do not let sand get into contact with a ...CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. • Clean the lens with the metal parts of the cassette. If this malfunction cannot be used for a long time, remove the battery (CCDTR818 only). •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on a sandy beach or in light - Very humid - CCD...
...happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. • Always keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. Camcorder care •When your camcorder. This will damage the cord and may damage the finish. •Do not let sand get into contact with a ...CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. • Clean the lens with the metal parts of the cassette. If this malfunction cannot be used for a long time, remove the battery (CCDTR818 only). •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on a sandy beach or in light - Very humid - CCD...
Operating Instructions
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...mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ...248; 2.5 mm), DC 5V General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording CCD-TR618: 2.3 W CCD-TR818: 2.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Recommended charging temperature 10 °C to 30 °C ...
...mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ...248; 2.5 mm), DC 5V General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording CCD-TR618: 2.3 W CCD-TR818: 2.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Recommended charging temperature 10 °C to 30 °C ...
Operating Instructions
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Quick Reference 67 Identifying the parts and controls qa qf qg qs qd qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 28) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qs Microphone qd Infrared rays emitter (p. 24) qf NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 24) qh qj qg Display window (p. 71) qh Camera recording lamp (p. 20) qj Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.
Quick Reference 67 Identifying the parts and controls qa qf qg qs qd qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 28) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qs Microphone qd Infrared rays emitter (p. 24) qf NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 24) qh qj qg Display window (p. 71) qh Camera recording lamp (p. 20) qj Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.