Operating Instructions
Page 1
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. 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. Model No. 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. CCD-TR Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. 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. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...Handycam is intended to alert the user to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in this Sony Handycam® camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. You can capture life's precious moments with ... of this manual could void your unwanted lithium ion batteries to persons. Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 For the Sony Service Center...
...Handycam is intended to alert the user to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in this Sony Handycam® camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. You can capture life's precious moments with ... of this manual could void your unwanted lithium ion batteries to persons. Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 For the Sony Service Center...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
... 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...25 Playback - 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 ...
...25 Playback - 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 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
... is the model used for example, "CCD-TR818 only." When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your recordings on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. Types of your camcorder are shown in the text, for illustration purposes. TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on a TV...
... is the model used for example, "CCD-TR818 only." When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your recordings on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. Types of your camcorder are shown in the text, for illustration purposes. TR818 Color - 460 × z Note on a TV...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct ...green in low light coditions such as in a car parked in any way. • Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) • The ...Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your...
... are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct ...green in low light coditions such as in a car parked in any way. • Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) • The ...Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is difficult with the autofocus mode when using (p. 17). Press DATE to record the date and time. While using the NightShot Light is about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using the NightShot function, focus manually. Superimposing the date...TIME When you can record the date and/or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Set the date and time to your camcorder to malfunction. • When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in normal recording,...
... you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is difficult with the autofocus mode when using (p. 17). Press DATE to record the date and time. While using the NightShot Light is about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using the NightShot function, focus manually. Superimposing the date...TIME When you can record the date and/or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Set the date and time to your camcorder to malfunction. • When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in normal recording,...
Operating Instructions
Page 36
Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully...adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 36 if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully...adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 36 if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
Operating Instructions
Page 37
subjects with little contrast with water droplets - 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. when...change the focus from a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. 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 following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. when...change the focus from a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 47
... the 16:9FULL mode. 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. ... can operate at the moment. The viewfinder screen shows only the items you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. To suit your camcorder model The menu display may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL...
... the 16:9FULL mode. 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. ... can operate at the moment. The viewfinder screen shows only the items you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TR818 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. To suit your camcorder model The menu display may influence the SteadyShot function. •SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL...
Operating Instructions
Page 52
The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is... to troubleshoot the problem. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19) • The tape is set to MANUAL. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 50) 52 See page 55. In ... write-protect tab is too high. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) • The contrast ...
The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TR818 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is... to troubleshoot the problem. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19) • The tape is set to MANUAL. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 50) 52 See page 55. In ... write-protect tab is too high. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 61) • The contrast ...
Operating Instructions
Page 71
... 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 ... indicators (p. 56) w; Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 40min W T 5 M . 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 time...
... 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 ... indicators (p. 56) w; Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 40min W T 5 M . 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 time...
Operating Instructions
Page 72
... 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