3-868-320-71 (1)
Vid e o Ca m e ra
Re co rd e r
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
CCD-TR517
CCD-TR317/TR517
©1999 Sony Corporation
Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Qu ick St a rt Gu id e ............................. 4
Ed it in g
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 39
Ge t t in g st a rt e d
Using this manual ................................... 6
Checking supplied accessories .............. 8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9
Installing the battery pack ............... 9
Charging the battery pack ............. 10
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15
Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r
Changing the menu settings ................ 40
Resetting the date and time ................. 44
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Playback modes ..................................... 46
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ........................................ 47
Re co rd in g – Ba sics
Recording a picture ............................... 16
Troubleshooting .................................... 49
Self-diagnosis display ........................... 52
Warning indicators and messages ...... 53
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 54
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 19
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
.................................................... 20
Maintenance information and
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ................................ 21
precautions ...................................... 55
Specifications ......................................... 59
Checking the recording
– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 22
Qu ick Re fe re n ce
Pla yb a ck – Ba sics
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 60
Quick Function Guide .......................... 66
Connections for playback .................... 23
Playing back a tape ............................... 24
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g
Op e ra t io n s
Using the wide mode ........................... 26
Using the fader function ...................... 28
Using special effects
– Picture effect ................................. 30
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 31
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 33
Focusing manually ................................ 34
Superimposing a title ........................... 35
Making your own titles ........................ 37
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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 14)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with
its v mark facing up.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 15)
1Slide EJECT in the
2Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
direction of the arrow
while pressing the
small blue button.
mark
with its window
facing out.
on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 16)
2Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The
1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
picture appears in the viewfinder.
while pressing
POWER
K
the small green
button.
CAMERA
OFF
(CHARGE)
PLAYER
START/STOP
3Press the red button. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording,
press the red button again.
K
START/STOP
View finder
Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its
eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. (CCD-
TR317 only)
Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re in t h e
vie w fin d e r (p . 24)
1Set the POWER switch to PLAYER
2Press m to rewind the tape.
while pressing
POWER
REW
the small green
button.
CAMERA
OFF
(CHARGE)
3Press N to start playback.
PLAYER
PLAY
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding
the viewfinder or the battery pack.
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— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —
Usin g t h is m a n u a l
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR517 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TR517
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Typ e s o f d iffe re n ce s
CCD-
TR317
B/ W
TR517
color
Viewfinder
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Usin g t h is m a n u a l
No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Co p yrig h t p re ca u t io n s
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re
• The view finder is manufactured using high-precision technology.
How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue,
green or w hite) that constantly appear in the view finder. These points occur
normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in
any w ay.
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a ].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F ), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b ].
• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside
of the viewfinder may be damaged [c].
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
2
3
4
5
1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er adaptor
4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 23)
(1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 10)
5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 62)
2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10)
3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 47)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly
In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
RELEASE down.
BATT RELEASE
After installing the battery pack
Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack
may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
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Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The remaining
battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal chargeis completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
POWER
CAMERA
4
OFF
(CHARGE)
PLAYER
1
2
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Notes
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time.
Battery pack
The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“– – – – min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display w indow in the follow ing cases
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
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Ch a rg in g t im e
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530/ F550
NP-F730/ F750
NP-F930/ F950
NP-F960
Full charge (Normal charge)
150 (90)
210 (150)
300 (240)
390 (330)
420 (360)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Re co rd in g t im e
CCD-TR317
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
Continuous*
140 (125)
245 (220)
280 (250)
500 (450)
580 (525)
780 (705)
900 (790)
1035 (930)
Typical**
75 (70)
135 (120)
155 (135)
275 (245)
320 (290)
430 (385)
495 (435)
570 (510)
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
CCD-TR517
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
Continuous*
170 (160)
305 (275)
340 (305)
625 (560)
710 (640)
975 (875)
1080 (970)
1260 (1135)
Typical**
95 (90)
165 (150)
185 (165)
345 (310)
390 (350)
535 (480)
595 (535)
695 (625)
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
*
Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
* *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Pla yin g t im e
CCD-TR317
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
145 (130)
260 (230)
295 (260)
525 (475)
610 (550)
825 (740)
930 (830)
1090 (980)
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
CCD-TR517
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
180 (160)
325 (295)
360 (325)
665 (600)
750 (680)
1035 (930)
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F750
NP-F930
NP-F950
NP-F960
1140 (1030)
1330 (1195)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are
recording.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
1
2, 3
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied).
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St e p 2 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).
(2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
2
3
4
To e je ct a ca sse t t e
Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
Note
Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —
Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
You can select English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese for the information indicators in
the menu settings. The default setting is English.
(1) Installthepower sourceand inserta cassette.See“Step 1” and “Step 2” for
moreinformation (p.9to15).
(2) Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA while pressing the smallgreen button.The
lenscoveropens.
(3) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.
(4) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator
appears.Thecamerarecordinglamp located on thefrontofyour camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder.(CCD-TR317only)
3
4
2
POWER
CAMERA
SP
K
STBY 0:00:00
40min
OFF
(CHARGE)
PLAYER
START/STOP
SP
REC 0:00:01
40min
K
START/STOP
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in
the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes w hile the cassette
is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up
again. To start recording, press START/ STOP.
To set the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 63).
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Aft e r re co rd in g
(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.
(2) Ejectthecassette.
(3) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
To re co rd p ict u re s w it h t h e vie w fin d e r – a d ju st in g t h e
vie w fin d e r
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
W
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 40)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
W
T
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital zoom
power in D ZOOM in the menu
settings.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens
surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in
the menu settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 40).
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
SP
REC 0:00:01
40min
Tape counter
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette and record
or play back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator
Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s (BACK LIGHT)
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk (Nig h t Sh o t )
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.
While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot
function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
NIGHTSHOT
OFF
ON
NightShot Light emitter
Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 40).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the follow ing functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m.
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Su p e rim p o sin g t h e d a t e a n d t im e o n p ict u re s
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the
picture.
Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode.
Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the time.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.
Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears.
DATE
TIME
The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to New
York time for other models. You can reset the clock in the menu settings (p. 40).
Note
The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.
If you do not record the date and time in the picture
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.
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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g
– EDITSEARCH / Re c Re vie w
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
EDITSEARCH
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/ – (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ : to go forward
– : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/ STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
Re c Re vie w
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back.
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— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —
Co n n e ct io n s fo r p la yb a ck
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/ V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring
the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder
from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
: Signal flow
If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
To co n n e ct t o a TV o r VCR w it h o u t Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied).
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR and the RFU adaptor.
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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e
YoucanmonitortheplaybackpictureonaTVscreenafterconnectingyourcamcorder
toaTVorVCR.Youcanalsomonitorthepictureintheviewfinder.
(1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape.
(2) SetthePOWERswitchtoPLAYERwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton.
(3) Press mtorewind thetape.
(4) Press Ntostartplayback.
POWER
2
3
CAMERA
REW
OFF
(CHARGE)
PLAYER
4
PLAY
To st o p p la yb a ck
Press x.
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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e
Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
To vie w a st ill p ict u re (p la yb a ck p a u se )
Press Xduring playback. To resume playback, press Xor N.
To a d va n ce t h e t a p e
Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To re w in d t h e t a p e
Press min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )
Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g o r
re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )
Keep pressing mwhile rewinding or Mwhile advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
In the various playback modes
Sound is muted.
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode
Noise may appear during playback pause mode or picture search.
The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format
You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder.
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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s
—
Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the
16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
CINEMA
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing
back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the wide-
screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].
16:9FULL
The picture during recording in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal
TV [f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of
the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [h].
[b]
CINEMA
CINEMA
[a]
[d]
[c]
[f]
16:9FULL
16:9FULL
[e]
[h]
[g]
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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings
(p. 40).
MENU
To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
In the w ide mode
You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.
Date or time indicator
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on
wide-screen TVs.
During recording
You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a ]
STBY
REC
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
STRIPE
BOUNCE *
(Fade in only)
[b ]
STBY
REC
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
* You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
(1) When fading in a[]
Inthestandbymode,pressFADERuntilthedesiredfaderindicatorflashes.
When fading out b[]
Intherecordingmode,pressFADERuntilthedesiredfaderindicatorflashes.
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:
FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t no
indicator
Thelastselectedfadermodeisindicatedfirstofall.
(2) PressSTART/ STOP.Thefaderindicatorstopsflashing.
1
FADER
FADER
To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
After the fade in/ out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the
normal mode.
Before the fade in/ out is carried out : Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER until
the indicator disappears.
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out
Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
Note on the bounce function
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is set to the mode other than OFF in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the
TV.
PASTEL [a] :
Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean
animatedcartoon.
NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed.
SEPIA:
Thepictureissepia.
B&W :
Thepictureismonochrome(black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer,andthepicturelookslikeanillustration.
MOSAIC [d] : Thepictureismosaic.
SLIM [e] :
Thepictureexpandsvertically.
STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontally.
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
[e ]
[f]
(1) PressPICTUREEFFECTinthestandbyorrecordingmode.
Thepictureeffectindicatorappears.
(2) TurntheSEL/ PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredpictureeffectmode.
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:
PASTEL yNEG.ART ySEPIA yB&W ySOLARIZE yMOSAIC y
SLIM ySTRETCH
1
PICTURE EFFECT
2
MOSAIC
To t u rn t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n o ff
Press PICTURE EFFECT.
When you turn the pow er off
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight mode
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
Soft portrait mode
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sports lesson mode
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski mode
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon mode
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape mode
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:
PROGRAM
1
2
A
To t u rn t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n o ff
Press PROGRAM AE.
Notes
• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– NightShot
– Bounce
• If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE
indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly
You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
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
(1) Press EXPOSUREin the standby or recording mode.
Theexposureindicatorappears.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
1
EXPOSURE
2
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e
Press EXPOSURE again.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:
– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON
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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets
– horizontal stripes
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the
background
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
(1) SetFOCUStoMANUALin thestandby or recording mode.The
appears.
9
indicator
(2) Turn NEAR/ FAR to sharpen focus.
FOCUS
NEAR/FAR
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To re co rd d ist a n t su b je ct s
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity and
indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual
focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though
you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at
the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9changes to the follow ing indicators:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 37). You can also select
the language, color, size and position of titles.
VACATION
(1) Press TITLE in the standby mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
Thetitlesaredisplayed in thelanguageyou selected.
(4) Changethecolor,size,or position,ifnecessary.
1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then
pressthedial.Theitem appears.
2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1and 2untilthetitleislaid out asdesired.
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
(6) Press START/ STOP to start recording.
(7)When you want to stop recording the title,pressTITLE.
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
TITLE
[TITLE] : END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
2
3
4
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
TITLE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
SIZE
SMALL
TITLE
SIZE
LARGE
VACATION
VACATION
[TITLE] : END
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the
SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.
To se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le
If you want to change the language, select
language and return to step 2.
before step 2. Then select the desired
Note
Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or
position of the title.
If you display the menu or title menu w hile superimposing a title
The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.
To use the custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select
in step 2.
If you have not made any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display.
Title setting
• The title color changes as follows :
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
• The title size changes as follows :
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 13 characters in LARGE size.
• The title position changes as follows :
1 y 2 y 3 y 4 y 5 y 6 y 7 y 8 y 9
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.
When you select the title size “LARGE”, you cannot choose position 9.
When you select the title size “LARGE” in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose
position 8 nor 9.
When you are selecting and setting the title
You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.
When you superimpose a title w hile you are recording
The beep does not sound.
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up
to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second
line (CUSTOM2),then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then pressthedial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeatsteps4and 5untilyou haveselected allcharactersand completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET],then pressthedial.Thetitleisstored in memory.
(8) Press TITLEto make the title menu disappear.
1
2
3
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"
CUSTOM2 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––
RETURN
TITLE
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
TITLE SET
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––
RETURN
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
4
6
1
3
2
4
TITLE SET
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
TITLE SET
TITLE SET
S
–––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––
[TITLE] : END
[TITLE] : END
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,
then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as
desired.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile a
cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
If you select [
]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [
to the previous screen.
] to return
To delete the title
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
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— Ed it in g —
Du b b in g a t a p e
Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/ V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
(1) Insert a blank tape(or a tapeyou want to record over)into theVCR,and insert
therecorded tapeintoyourcamcorder.
(2) Set the input selector on the VCRto LINE.
Refer totheoperating instructionsofyour VCRfor moreinformation.
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
(4) Play back therecorded tapeon your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on theVCR.
Refer totheoperating instructionsofyour VCRfor moreinformation.
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
: Signal flow
Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e
Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.
To p re ve n t d e t e rio ra t io n o f p ict u re s fro m d u b b in g
Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.
You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems
8 mm,
Betamax,
Hi8, Digital8,
mini DV or
VHS,
DV
S-VHS,
VHSC,
S-VHSC,
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— Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r —
Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In the standby or PLAYER mode, press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial
toset.
(5) Ifyou want to changeother items,select
RETURN and pressthedial,then
repeatstepsfrom 2to4.
Fordetails,see“Selectingthemodesettingofeach item”(p.41).
CAMERA SET
ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
D
1
2
3
4
CAMERA
PLAYER
OTHERS
CAMERA SET
PLAYER SET
EDIT
TBC
WORLD TIME
MENU
D
ZOOM
BEEP
16 : 9WIDE
REC LAMP
N. S. LIGHT
DNR
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
REC LAMP
RETURN
0
HR
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
0
HR
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
REC LAMP ON
RETURN
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
REC LAMP ON
RETURN
OFF
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
REC LAMP ON
RETURN
OFF
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
REC LAMP OFF
RETURN
To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r
Press MENU.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:
CAMERA SET
PLAYER SET
VF SET (CCD-TR517 only)
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Depending on your camcorder model
The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.
Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m
z is the default setting.
Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to PLAYER or
CAMERA.
The viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
POWER
Mode
Meaning
sw itch
Icon/item
D ZOOM
OFF
To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is
carried out.
CAMERA
40×
z 200×
z OFF
To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40×
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18)
To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 200×
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18)
—
CAMERA
16:9WIDE
CINEMA
16:9FULL
z ON
To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 26)
To record in the 16:9FULL mode
To use the NightShot Light function (p. 20)
To cancel the NightShot Light function
—
CAMERA
PLAYER
PLAYER
N.S.LIGHT
EDIT
OFF
z OFF
ON
To minimize picture deterioration when editing
To correct jitter
z ON
OFF
TBC
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing
back a tape on which you have dubbed over and
recorded the signal of a TV game or similar
machine.
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.
z ON
To reduce picture noise
PLAYER
DNR
OFF
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the
picture has a lot of movement
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.
In more than 5 minutes after removing the pow er source
The “EDIT” item is returned to its default setting.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as
the lithium battery is installed.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
VF B.L.
Mode
BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
Meaning
z
To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal
To brighten the viewfinder screen
PLAYER
CAMERA
(CCD-TR517
only)
REC MODE
z SP
To record in SP (Standard Play) mode
CAMERA
LP
To increase the recording time to twice the SP
mode
ORC TO SET
To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA
to get the best possible recording. Press
START/ STOP to start adjustment. Your
camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the
tape condition and then returns to the standby
mode.
ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.
qREMAIN
z AUTO
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
PLAYER
CAMERA
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
PLAYER mode
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the PLAYER mode
ON
To always display the remaining tape bar
Note on VF B.L. (CCD-TR517 only)
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically
selected.
Notes on the LP mode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
• Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other camcorders or VCRs.
Notes on ORC setting
• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, reset
the setting.
• You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)
• When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on
the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when
you continue recording from this section.
• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu
settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
CLOCK SET
Mode
Meaning
To reset the date or time (p. 44)
CAMERA
CAMERA
AUTO DATE
z ON
To record the date for 10 seconds after
recording has started
OFF
To cancel the auto date function
LTR SIZE
z NORMAL
2×
To display selected menu items in normal size
PLAYER
CAMERA
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size
PLAYER
CAMERA
LANGUAGE
z ENGLISH
To display the following information indicators
in English: REC, STBY, min
ESPAÑOL
To display the information indicators in
Spanish
PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in
Portuguese
To display the information indicators in Chinese
CAMERA
DEMO MODE
z ON
OFF
To make the demonstration appear
To cancel the demonstration mode
Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the
viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
POWER
Icon/item
WORLD TIME
Mode
Meaning
sw itch
To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The
clock changes by the time difference you set
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
CAMERA
BEEP
z MELODY
To output the melody when you start/ stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder
PLAYER
CAMERA
NORMAL
To output the beep sound instead of the
melody
OFF
To cancel the melody and beep sound
REC LAMP
z ON
To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder
CAMERA
OFF
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording
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Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to New
York time for other models.
The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the
date and time.
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no
power source installed.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode,press MENU to display the
menu.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and
pressingthedial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
thetimesignal.Theclock startstomove.
(7) PressMENU to makethemenu disappear.Thetimeindicator appears.
MENU
1,
7
2
3
SETUP MENU
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
LTR SIZE
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
LTR SIZE
JAN
1
1999
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
LTR SIZE
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
12:00:00AM
1999 JAN
1
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
12 00 AM
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
6
4
SETUP MENU
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
LTR SIZE
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE
LTR SIZE
JUL
4
2000
5:30:00PM
2000 JUL
4
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
5
30 PM
2000 JAN
1
2000 JAN
1
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
12 00 AM
12 00 AM
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Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e
Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the
date and time indicator.
Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears.
The year changes as follow s:
1999
˜
2000 N · · · · n 2029
Auto date function
When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time
to your time before you start recording (p. 44). The date is automatically recorded for 10
seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only once
a day.
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
Note on the auto date function
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.
The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:
– you reset the date and time.
– you eject and insert the tape again.
– you stop recording within 10 seconds.
– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back ON in the menu settings.
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— Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n —
Pla yb a ck m o d e s
Wh a t is Vid e o 8
?
“Video 8XR” isa function that further enhancestheimagequality ofVideo 8.This
function allowsyou torecord and playback pictureswith clearer details.
Videotapesrecorded on a camcorder having the“XR” function show excellentpicture
quality when they areplayed back on an “XR” camcorder.
Theplayback quality willbethenormalquality ofthestandard 8mm camcorder when
videotapesrecorded on an “XR” camcorder areplayed back by a conventional
standard 8mm camcorder or when videotapesrecorded on aconventionalstandard
8mm camcorder areplayed back on the“XR” camcorder.
* “XR” standsfor “Extended Resolution.”
Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck
Theplayback mode(SP/ LP)isautomatically selected according to therecording system
in which thetapehasbeen recorded.Thequality oftherecorded picturein theLP
mode,however,willnotbeasgood astheSPmode.
Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o
BecauseTVcolor systemsdiffer from country tocountry,you may not beabletoplay
backforeign pre-recorded tapes.Refer to“Usingyour camcorder abroad”tocheckthe
TVcolor systemsused in foreign countries.
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Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in yo u r
ca m co rd e r
When replacingthelithium battery,keep thebatterypackorotherpowersource
attached.Otherwise,you willneed toresetthedate,timeand other itemsin themenu
settingshold in memorybythelithium battery.
Insertthebatterywith thepositive(+)sidefacingout.When thebatterybecomesweak
or dead,the Windicator flashesin theviewfinder for about5secondswhen you setthe
POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery w ith a Sony CR2025 or
Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion. Discard used batteriesaccording tothemanufacturer’sinstructions.
(+)
(---)
WARNING
Thebatterymayexplodeifmistreated.Donotrecharge,disassemble,nor disposeofit
in fire.
Lithium battery
• Keep thelithium batteryoutofthereach ofchildren.
• Should thebatterybeswallowed,immediatelyconsultadoctor.
• Wipethebatterywith adrycloth toensuregood contact.
Lithium battery installed at the factory
Thisbattery may notlast1year.
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Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in yo u r ca m co rd e r
Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry
(1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.
(3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+)
side facing out.
(4) Close the lid.
2
4
1
3
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Ifyou run intoany problem using your camcorder,usethefollowing tableto
troubleshoottheproblem.Iftheproblem persists,disconnectthepowersourceand
contact your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony servicefacility.If“C:
ss:ss”
appearsin theviewfinder,theself-diagnosisdisplayfunction hasworked.Seepage52.
In t h e re co rd in g m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/ STOP does not operate.
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.
c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 24)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 55)
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5
minutes.
The power goes off.
c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16)
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 17)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 34)
The autofocusing function does not
work.
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 34)
The x indicator flashes in the
• The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 56)
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
• This is not a malfunction.
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
An unknown picture is displayed in
the viewfinder.
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 43)
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 20)
The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.
Picture appears too bright, and the
subject does not appear in the
viewfinder.
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark
place. (p. 20)
In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).
c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 24)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 24)
• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
c Adjust it. (p. 23)
The playback picture is not clear or
does not appear.
• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 40)
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 56)
In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 14)
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 10)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9)
The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)
The power goes off although the
battery remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.
the holder.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 9, 14)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 55)
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
Ot h e rs
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The date or time indicator does not
appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.
• Reset the date and time. (p. 44)
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 55)
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 10)
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y
Your camcorder hasa self-diagnosisdisplay
function.
Vie w f in d e r
Thisfunction displaysthecurrentcondition of
your camcorder asa 5-digitcode(a combination of
a letter and figures)in theviewfinder or the
display window.Ifa 5-digit codeisdisplayed,
checkthefollowingcodechart.Thelasttwodigits
(indicated by ss)willdiffer depending on the
stateofyourcamcorder.
C:21:00
Self-diagnosis display
• C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
• E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
Five-digit display
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
C:04:ss
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13)
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 55)
C:22:ss
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 56)
C:31:ss
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
C:32:ss
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
E:62:ss
Ifyou areunabletorectify theproblem even ifyou try correctiveactionsa few times,
contactyour Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony servicefacility.
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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s
Ifindicatorsand messagesappear in theviewfinder or thedisplay window,check the
following:
Seethepagein parentheses“(
)”formoreinformation.
Theindicatorsand messagesaredisplayed in yellow.(CCD-TR517only)
Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs
The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
• You need to clean theheadsusing theSony V8-25CLD
cleaningcassette(notsupplied)(p.56).
The battery is dead or
nearly dead
Self-diagnosis display (p. 52)
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
Fast flashing:
C:21:00
• The battery is dead (p. 10).
• The battery is completely
dead, and cannot be
recharged.
Moisture condensation has
occurred*
Fast flashing:
Depending on conditions,
the E indicator may flash,
even if there are 5 to 10
minutes remaining.
• Eject the cassette, turn off
your camcorder, and leave it
for about 1 hour with the
cassette compartment open
(p. 55).
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
You need to eject the
cassette
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted (p. 15).*
• The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red) (p. 15).*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red) (p. 15).*
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has
occurred (p. 55).
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out (p. 15).*
• The tape has run out
(p. 15, 24).*
• The self-diagnosis display
function is activated (p. 52).*
The lithium battery is w eak
or is not installed (p. 47)
Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s
• CLOCK SET
Resetthedateand time(p.44).
• For “InfoLITHIUM”
BATTERY ONLY
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 13).
•
CLEANING CASSETTE Thevideo headsaredirty (p.56).
• START/ STOP KEY
Press the START/ STOP button to activate the ORC
setting.Thismessageisdisplayed in white(p.42).
• ORC
The ORC setting is working.This message is
displayed in white(p.42).
* You hear themelodyor beep sound.
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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
You can useyour camcorder in any country or area with theAC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.
Your camcorder isan NTSC system based camcorder.Ifyou want to view theplayback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/ AUDIO input jack.
Thefollowing showsTVcolor systemsused overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands,Bolivia,Canada,CentralAmerica,Chile,Colombia,Ecuador,Jamaica,
Japan,Korea,Mexico,Peru,Surinam,Taiwan,thePhilippines,theU.S.A.,Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia,Austria,Belgium,China,Czech Republic,Denmark,Finland,Germany,Great
Britain,Holland,Hong Kong,Italy,Kuwait,Malaysia,New Zealand,Norway,Portugal,
Singapore,SlovakRepublic,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina,Paraguay,Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria,France,Guyana,Hungary,Iran,Iraq,Monaco,Poland,Russia,Ukraine,etc.
Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce
You can easily set theclock tothelocaltimeby setting a timedifference.Select WORLD
TIMEin themenu settings.Seepage43for moreinformation.
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d
p re ca u t io n s
Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n
Ifyour camcorder isbrought directly from a cold placeto a warm place,moisturemay
condenseinsideyour camcorder,on thesurfaceofthetape,or on thelens. In this
condition,thetapemay stick tothehead drum and bedamaged or your camcorder may
notoperatecorrectly.Ifthereismoistureinsideyour camcorder,thebeep soundsand
the %indicator flashes.When the Zindicator flashesatthesametime,thecassetteis
inserted in your camcorder.Ifmoisturecondenseson thelens,theindicator willnot
appear.
If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rre d
Noneofthefunctionsexceptcassetteejection willwork.Ejectthecassette,turn offyour
camcorder,and leaveitforabout1hourwith thecassettecompartmentopen.Your
camcorder can beused again ifthe %indicator doesnotappear when thepower is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisturemay condensewhen you bring your camcorder from a cold placeintoa warm
place(or viceversa)or when you useyour camcorder in a hot placeasfollows:
• You bring your camcorder from a skislopeinto a placewarmed up by a heating
device
• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room intoa hot place
outside
• You useyour camcorder after a squallor a shower
• You useyour camcorder in a high temperatureand humidity place
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold placeinto a warm place,put your
camcorder in a plasticbag and tightly sealit.Removethebag when theair temperature
insidetheplasticbaghasreached thesurroundingtemperature(afterabout1hour).
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s
Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n
Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d
Toensurenormalrecording and clear pictures,clean thevideoheads.Thevideohead
may bedirty when:
• The x indicator and “
CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another
or the xindicator flashesin theviewfinder.
• Playbackpicturescontain noise.
• Playback picturesarehardly visible.
• Playbackpicturesdonotappear.
Ifthishappens,clean thevideoheadswith theSony V8-25CLDcleaning cassette(not
supplied).
[a]
[a] Slightly dirty
[b]
[b] Very dirty
Note on video heads
When theplayback picturesarestillcontain noiseeven ifyou havecleaned thevideo
headswith a cleaning cassette,thevideoheadsmay haveworn down duetolong use.If
thisisthecase,they mustbereplaced with new heads.Contactyour Sony dealer or
localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r
– CCD-TR317 only
(1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding
the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and
pull it out.
(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.
(3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw.
Caution
Donotremoveany other screws.You may removeonly thescrew toremovethe
eyecup.
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s
Pre ca u t io n s
Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n
• Operateyour camcorder on 7.2V(battery pack)or 8.4V(AC power adaptor).
• For DCor ACoperation,usetheaccessoriesrecommended in thisoperating
instructions.
• Ifany solid object or liquid get insidethecasing,unplug your camcorder and haveit
checked byaSonydealerbeforeoperatingitanyfurther.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanicalshock.Beparticularly carefulofthelens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your
camcorder.
• Donotwrap your camcorder with a towel,for example,and operateit.Doing so
mightcauseheattobuild up inside.
• Keep your camcorder awayfrom strongmagneticfieldsor mechanicalvibration.
On h a n d lin g t a p e s
Donotinsertanythingintothesmallholeson therear ofthecassette.Theseholesare
used tosensethetypeand thicknessofthetapeand iftherecording tab isin or out.
Ca m co rd e r ca re
• When your camcorder isnottobeused for a long time,removethebattery.
• Removethetape,and periodically turn on thepower,operatetheCAMERA and
PLAYERsectionsand play back a tapefor about 5minuteswhen your camcorder is
nottobeused for a long time.
• Clean thelenswith a softbrush toremovedust.Iftherearefingerprintson thelens,
removethem with asoftcloth.
• Clean thecamcorder body with a dry softcloth,or a softcloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergentsolution.Donotuseany typeofsolventwhich may damagethe
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder.When you useyour camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place,protect it from thesand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
yourcamcordertomalfunction,and sometimesthismalfunction cannotberepaired.
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
• Unplug theunit from a walloutlet when you arenot using theunit for a long time.To
disconnect thepower cord,pullit out by theplug.Never pullthepower cord itself.
• Donotoperatetheunitwith a damaged cord or iftheunithasbeen dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend thepower cord forcibly,or placea heavy object on it.Thiswilldamage
thecord and may causefireor electricalshock.
• Preventmetallicobjectsfrom comingintocontactwith themetalpartsofthe
connecting section.Ifthishappens,a shortmay occur and theunitmay bedamaged.
• Alwayskeep metalcontactsclean.
• Donotdisassembletheunit.
• Do not apply mechanicalshock or drop theunit.
• Whiletheunit isin use,particularly during charging,keep it away from AM receivers
and videoequipment.AM receiversand videoequipmentdisturb AM reception and
videooperation.
• Theunit becomeswarm during use.Thisisnot a malfunction.
• Donotplacetheunitin locationsthatare:
–Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
–Vibrating
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s
Ba t t e ry p a ck
• Useonlythespecified charger or videoequipmentwith thechargingfunction.
• Topreventaccidentfrom a shortcircuit,donotallow metalobjectstocomeinto
contactwith thebatteryterminals.
• Keep thebatterypackawayfrom fire.
• Never exposethebattery pack totemperaturesabove60°C(140°F),such asin a car
parked in thesun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep thebatterypackdry.
• Donotexposethebatterypacktoanymechanicalshock.
• Donotdisassemblenor modifythebatterypack.
• Attach thebatterypacktothevideoequipmentsecurely.
• Chargingwhilesomecapacityremainsdoesnotaffecttheoriginalbatterycapacity.
Ifany problem occurs,unplug your camcorder and contactyour nearestSony dealer.
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Sp e cifica t io n s
In p u t / o u t p u t
co n n e ct o rs
Vid e o ca m e ra
re co rd e r
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
Pow er requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Pow er consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 × 39 × 62 mm (w/ h/ d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
Video output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
Audio output
Monaural, phone jack, 327 mV
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, DC 5V
LANC control jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Syst e m
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
Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
Ge n e ra l
Recording/playback time (using
cassette P6-120)
SP mode: 2 hours
Pow er requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
280 g
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average pow er consumption
(w hen using the battery pack)
During camera recording
CCD-TR317 : 2.3 W
LP mode: 4 hours
Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using
cassette P6-120)
Approx. 5 min.
View finder
Electric viewfinder
CCD-TR317: monochrome
CCD-TR517: color
Image device
1/ 6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled
Device)
Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective:
Approx. 250,000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm
20× (Optical), 200×(Digital)
Focal length
3.6 - 72 mm
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
excluding power cord
Ba t t e ry p a ck
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
CCD-TR517 : 1.9 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
CCD-TR317:
102 × 106 × 212 mm (w/ h/ d)
CCD-TR517:
102 × 106 × 195 mm (w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
5.0 Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
38 × 21 × 71 mm (w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
95 g
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
740 g (1 lb 10 oz)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
880 g (1 lb 15 oz)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
cassette P6-120 and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 8.
51.8 - 1036 mm
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
1 lux (F 1.4)
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
Ca m co rd e r
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7
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1 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 34)
2 FOCUS sw itch (p. 34)
3 POWER sw itch (p. 16)
7 Pow er zoom lever (p. 18)
8 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9)
9 STANDBY sw itch (p. 16)
0 START/STOP button (p. 16)
qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 62)
qs DC IN jack (p. 10, 14)
4 Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR317
only) (p. 56)
5 Eyecup (p. 56)
6 View finder lens adjustment lever
(p. 17)
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
qd
qf
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qg
qh
qj
wa
qk
qd Video control buttons (p. 24, 25)
x STOP (stop)
ql NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 20)
w; Display w indow (p. 65)
wa Tripod receptacle (base)
m REW (rewind)
N PLAY (playback)
M FF (fastforward)
X PAUSE (pause)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise,
you cannot attach the tripod securely
and the screw may damage your
camcorder.
qf EDITSEARCH button (p. 22)
qg Lens cover (p. 16)
qh Camera recording lamp (p. 16)
qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 20)
qk Microphone
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
wf
ws
wd
wg
wh
wj
ws FADER button (p. 28)
wg MENU button (p. 40)
wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 19)
wf EXPOSURE button (p. 33)
wh SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32, 40)
wj Lithium battery compartment (p. 48)
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wk DATE button (p. 21)
ea TIME button (p. 21)
wl TITLE button (p. 35)
es COUNTER RESET button (p. 16)
ed PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 30)
e; PROGRAM AE button (p. 31)
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ej Cassette compartment (p. 15)
eg EJECT sw itch (p. 15)
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eh LANC control jack
el RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The control jack
is used for controlling the tape transport
of video equipment and other
peripherals connected to the video
equipment. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.
jack (p. 23)
r; MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect an external microphone
(not supplied). This jack also accepts
a “plug-in-power” microphone.
If you connect a 2-pin microphone,
supply power from DC OUT jack.
ra AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 23)
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs
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q;
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40min
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M.FADER
CINEMA
SEPIA
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JUL 4 2000
12:00:00 AM
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1Recording mode indicator (p. 42)
q sRemaining tape indicator (p. 19)
2Remaining battery time indicator
qdNIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 20)
(p. 19)
qfAUTO DATE indicator (p. 45)/Date
3Exposure indicator (p. 33)/Zoom
indicator (p. 21, 44)
indicator (p. 18)
qgTime indicator (p. 21, 44)
4Fader indicator (p. 29)
qhWarning indicators (p. 53)
5Wide mode indicator (p. 26)
6Picture effect indicator (p. 30)
7PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 32)
8Backlight indicator (p. 19)
9Manual focusing indicator (p. 34)
qjRecording lamp (CCD-TR317 only)
(p. 16)
qkDate or time indicator (p. 21, 44)/Tape
counter indicator (p. 19)/Self-diagnosis
display indicator (p. 52)/Remaining
battery time indicator (p. 10)
qlFULL charge indicator (p. 10)
q;STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/ Video
control mode indicator (p. 25)
qaTape counter indicator (p. 19)/Self-
diagnosis display indicator (p. 52)
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Qu ick Fu n ct io n Gu id e
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NIGHTSHOT(p2.0)
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BACKLIGHT(p.19)
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Fu n ct io n s t o g ive im a g e s m o re im p a ct (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
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FADER(p2.8)
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PICTUREEFFECT(p3. 0)
)13 .p( medotiartrop tfoS
TITLE(p.35)
Fu n ct io n s t o g ive a n a t u ra l a p p e a ra n ce t o yo u r re co rd in g s
(in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
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DZOOM[MENU](p.40)
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)13 .p( medonossel stropS
Fu n ct io n s t o u se in e d it in g (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
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)12 p.(mietndaeDta
ORC [MENU] (p. 40)
meit/etad eht htwi gnidrocRe•
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Fu n ct io n s t o u se a ft e r re co rd in g (in t h e p la yb a ck m o d e )
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TBC [MENU] (p. 40)
esion roloc gnitcerrC•o
DNR[MENU](p.40)
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In d e x
A, B
I, J, K, L
S
AC power adaptor .................. 10
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 17
A/ V connecting cable ...... 23, 39
BACK LIGHT .......................... 19
Battery pack ............................... 9
Beep .......................................... 43
BOUNCE .................................. 28
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 13
Infrared rays emitter .............. 20
LANC ....................................... 64
LP mode ................................... 42
Self-diagnosis display ............ 52
SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial ........... 62
Shoulder strap ......................... 62
Skip scan .................................. 25
Standard 8 mm system .......... 46
STRIPE...................................... 28
Superimposing the date and
M, N
time ........................................ 21
Manual focus ........................... 34
Menu settings .......................... 40
Moisture condensation .......... 55
MONOTONE .......................... 28
Mosaic fader ............................ 28
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 20
Normal charge ........................ 10
NTSC system ........................... 54
C, D
T, U, V
Charging battery ..................... 10
Clock set ................................... 44
Connection
(viewing on TV) ................... 23
(dubbing a tape) .................. 39
DEMO ....................................... 43
DNR .......................................... 41
Dubbing a tape ........................ 39
Tape counter ............................ 19
TBC ........................................... 41
Telephote ................................. 18
Title ........................................... 35
Transition ................................. 22
TV color systems ..................... 54
O, P, Q
Operation indicators .............. 65
ORC .......................................... 42
Picture effect ............................ 30
Picture search .......................... 25
Playback pause ........................ 25
Power sources
(house current) ..................... 14
(car battery) .......................... 14
(battery pack) ......................... 9
Power zoom ............................. 18
PROGRAM AE ....................... 31
W, X, Y, Z
E
Warning indicators ................. 53
Wide-angle .............................. 18
Wide mode .............................. 26
WORLD TIME ......................... 43
Write-protect tab ..................... 15
Zoom ........................................ 18
EDIT .......................................... 41
EDITSEARCH ......................... 22
Exposure .................................. 33
External microphone (not
supplied) ............................... 64
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 28
Fade in/ out .............................. 28
FOCUS...................................... 34
Full charge ............................... 10
Grip strap ................................. 64
Heads ........................................ 56
R
Rec Review .............................. 22
Recording and playback
systems .................................. 46
Recording mode ...................... 42
Recording time ........................ 12
Remaining tape indicator ...... 19
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 19
Remote control jack
(LANC) .................................. 64
RFU adaptor ............................ 23
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