Sony CCD-TR416 User Manual

SONY

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Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Betöre opemtini^ the unit, plecise read this manual Ihoroughlv,
and retain it for future reference.

Handycam

CCD-TR516

Video8E30

CCD-TR315/TR416m

©1998 by Sony Corporation

Welcome!

C ongr.Uul.itions on \ our purch.iso ol this Son\' Hand\ c.im' c.inicordor. With \ our Handr c.uii,
you am c.ipture lifo's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your
Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will
soon be prrxlucing home video that you can enjov for years to come.

To pre\ ent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product.

Please consult with your local authority.

Before you begin

Using this manual
Checking supplied accessories

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Making your own titles...............................43

Recording with the date/time

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5

Optimizing the recording condition .. 45
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516

only) ........................................................46

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44

Getting started

Installing and charging the battery

pack

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Inserting a cassette

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Basic operations

Camera recording .........................................11

Using the zoom feature
Selecting the START/STOP

mode

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Hints for better shooting
Checking the recorded picture

Connections for playback...........................18

Playing back a tape......................................19

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

Using the house current

Changing the mode settings.......................23

- for camera recording -

Shooting with backlighting........................27

Using the FAT3ER function ...7.
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
Using the wide mode function

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 33

Focusing manually
Enjoying picture effect
Adjusting the exposure

Superimposing a title..................................41

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- for playback/editing -

H-.diting onto another tape

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Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder................................................49

Resetting the date and time

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17

21

22

28

30

31

35

37
39

Simple setting of clock by time

difference

Usable cassettes and playback

modes

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Tips for using the battery pack
Maintenance information and

precautions..............................................57

Using your camcorder abroad
Trouble check
Self-diagnosis display
Specifications

Identifying the parts
Warning indicators

Index

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H Before you begin

Yhc instructions in this m.mual arc tor Iho lliii'o inoht-Is listed below . helore \'ou start

reading this manual and operating tiie unit, cheek \ our model number by looking at the
bottom ot \ our camcorder, riie R.^lh is the nuxiel used tor illustration purposes,
C'^therwise, the model name is indicated in [he illustrations. An\- difterences in
operatimi are ciearK' indicated in the text, tor example, "CCD-’l RSln onh',"
.As \ oil read through this manual, buttems aiul settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e g. Set the rOWl.K sw itch toC AMId-iA.
^'ou can hear the beep sound to confirm \'our operation.

Types of differences

CCD­S\stem

Digital zoom
Kemofe sonsor — —
\ iew tinder
Built-in light

Note on TV color systems

'1\' color sN stems dil'fer from countr\- to countn . To \ iew vour recordings on a TV, you
need an N’I’SC svstem-based "IAS

IK.1I5

Q Hi El

ISOx 220x 2x20x

B/W Color Color

— —

LR410

ri\51n

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Precaution on copyright

lelex'ision programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials mav be contrary to the provision of the
copN’right law's.

Precautions on camcorder care

•- CCD-TR416/TR516 only

The color viewfinder is manufactured using high-precision technology. However,
there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in
color) that constantly appear in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over

99.99% are operational for effective use.

• [fo not lei the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
Letting the camcorder get wet mav cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunctkrn cannot be repaired [a].

• Never leav e the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60“C, such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

[b]

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Check that the toikiwing accessories are supplied witli \amr camcorder.

ÉHriiHIMiiAilMiiniHlillB

Wireless Remote Commander ( 1 )

(p. 72)
CCD-TR516 only

[2j AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

( 1 ), Power cord ( 1) (p. 7, 21 )
[â| NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 21)
S] CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 50)

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, yideo tape, etc.

[5] R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 72)

CCD-TR.516 only

[6| A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 18) It] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 73)

Getting started

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HotiMv usiii'j; N'our i.'cima'trdtT, \ oii first luvd to install and chai\i;o the battiT\' pack.

This L'amcordtT operates onl\ witli the "Infol.n MlUM" batterv pack (1 series).

"IntoM 1 MIL M" is a trademark c>t Som corpc>ralion.

Installing the battery pack

Install the batter) pack in the directii'n of the T mark on the batterx pack. Slide the
battery pack down until it catches on the batterv release lever and clicks.
Attach the batterv pack tc^ the camcorder secureK’.

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Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

Charge the batterx pack on a flat surface u ithout vibration. The battery pack is charged
a little in the tactcu'w

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied .ЛС power adaptor to the

DC IN jack with the plug's A mark up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the ЛС power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Slide the POWHR switch to OFF. Remaiii'ing batter\' time is indicated b\ the

minutes on the display window. Charging begins.

When the reniaining batter\’ indicator becomes normal charge is completed, l-or

full charge, which allows vou to use the battery longer than usual, lea\’e the batter\-

pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in
the display window.
Beka'e using the camcorder with the battei^' pack, unplug the AC pcnver adaptor Irom
the DC IN jack of the camccu'der. You can also use the batter\- pack before it is

completeh’ charged.

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■ OFF

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POWER

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Notes

• min" appears on the display until the camcorder calculates remaining battery
time.

• Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time. Use it as a guide. It may differ from the actual recording time.

• If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the terminal

of AC power adaptor, it is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.

•Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it

is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of power cord and the terminal of
AC power adaptor, it docs not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.

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Charging time

Battery
pack (NP-)

(supplied)

Charging 150 210
time* (min.) (OOl

The time roquirod for a tK’'ririal charge is indicated in parentheses.

Approximate minutes cliarge an empty battery pack using the suppiieti AC power
adaptor, (bower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

F5,50

F550

050)

F730
F750

300

(240)

F430
F050

(330)

Battery life

CCD-TR315
Battery

pack (NP-)
Continuous

recording
time*

Typical

recording

time**

CCD-TR416/TR516

Battery
pack (NP-)

Continuous
recording
time*

Typical

recording

time**

IA30
(supplied)

1,30 (1 15) 225 (200) 260(230)

(i5 (00)

F330
(supplied)

1.35 (120)

70 (60)

F530

115(105) 135 (120) 2.35 (210) 280 (2,50)

F530 F550

235(210) 270 (240)

120 (110) 140(125)

F'5,50

F7,30

450 (405) 530(480) 710(640)

F730

475 (425)

250(225)

F750

F750

550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760)

290 (265)

F430 F950

,375 (3,35)

F9.30

,390 (355) 450(400)

815(7.30)

430 (.385)

F950

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.
Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold enyironmcnt.

Appriwimate continuous recording time at
.Approximate 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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Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

Ri'niaininj; b.iUor\' time is dispUived in the viewtinder. \towe\ er, the indication ma\
not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.

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To remove the battery pack

VVhilo pivssiiii; BATl' RFI BASH, slide the batter\' pack in the directitni of tlie arro\s,

\

You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 25).

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Mak«.' suro tliat the pi>wor souroo is installed. When vc'u u ant to record in the 1 iiS
system, use HiS \ ideo cassette HiH (CCD-I Knlo onh ).
(1) While prossini; the small blue button on the hJECT switch, slide it in the

direction ot the arrow . The cassette compartment automaticalK lifts up and
opens.

(2) Insert a cassette \\ ith the window facing out.

(3) Close the cassette compartment b\- pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automaticalK' gt'es down.

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To eject the cassette

While pressing the small blue button on the HJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the
arrow.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the

red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If

you try to record with the red mark exposed, the ;.iD and ii indicators flash, and you
cannot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

H Basic operations

Make siiro that tlio powor source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the
START/STOP N40DH switch is set to A • Before vou record one-time events, you mav
want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctlv.
When vou use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to
vtnir time before vou start recording (p. 32). The date is automatically recorded fcM‘

11) seconds after vou start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works onh’ once

a day.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the IX')WTR switch, set it to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder stains recording. The "REC" indicator

appears. The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TR315 only). The
camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights
up.

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To stop recording momentarily [a]

Pross Sl'AKT /S rOP ag.iin, I'lio ''STBY" indicator .ippo.irs in the viewfinder (Standby
mode).

To finish recording [b]

Press START/STOP again, l urn STANDB\ down to POCK and sot the POWFR switch
to OFF. 1 hen, eject tlie cassette.

[a] [b]

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Note

Be sure to remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using.

To focus the viewfinder lens

It you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearK’, focus the viewfinder lens.

Turn the viewfinder lens acijustment ring [a] {CCD-TR3P^) or move the viewfinder lens
adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TR416/TR516) so that the indicators in the viewfinder come

into sharp focus.

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[a]

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted
the camcorder turns off automatically for sax ing battery power as well as for preventing
the battery and tape from wearing down. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY
down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before
starting the actual recording. Passing the tape lead will ensure that you will not miss
any start-up scenes when you play back the tape.

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Notes on the tape counter

• The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There
will be a time lag ot several seconds from the actual time, lo set the counter to zero,
press COUN'ITRRESFT,

• It the tape is recorded in SR and l.R modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect
recording time. When vou intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide,
record in same (SR (ir LR) mode.

Note on the beep sound

The beep sounds when you operate the camcc'^der. Se\ eral beeps also sound as a

warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If \ ou do not want to hear the

beep sound, select ''OFF" in the menu system.

Note on the AUTO DATE feature

The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo time for the models sold in japan, and to Hong

Kong, New 'I'ork (^r Ranama time for other models. You can reset the clock in the menu

system. You can change the AUTO DATF settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu

s\’slem. The .YLTC') DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day.
However, the date may automatically appear more than (Mice a day when;

- 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 to ON again in the menu system.

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Using the loom feature

Zooming is Л recording technique thtit lets von change tlie size of the subject in the
scene.

For more protessional-looking rean'dings, use the zoom tuncti(M'i sparingh',
"T" side: tor telephoto (subject appears clc>ser)
"VV” side; lor \vide-angle (subject appears turther a\va\ )

Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

\4o\'C the power zoom le\’er a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp foeus while in extreme telephoto zoom, mo\'e the power zoom
lever to the “W" side until the foeus 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.

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Notes on the digital zoom

• More than 18x zoom is performed digitally, but the picture equality detcrierrates as you
move the lever toward the "T" side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set
the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system.

• The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and
the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to
OFF, the [a] zone disappears.

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Selecting the START/STOP mode

Your Ciimcordcr has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick
shots resulting in a liveh \ ideo.
(1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recorchng starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you
press it again (factory setting).
ANTI CiROUND SHOOTING i : The camcorder records only while you
press down START/STOP so that yot^.can a\ oid recording unnecessary scenes.
5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records tor ,S seconcis and
then stops automatically.

(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP.

Recording starts.

It you selected 5SHC, the tape counter disappears and tiye dots appear. The dots
disappear at a rate of one per seconct as illustrated below.

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To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about
5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

Note on START/STOP mode

You cannot use the fader function'in the 5SEC or ANTI tlROUND
SHOOTING i mode.

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l or hand-hold shots, \ im ll ^ot bottor rosiiits b\ holding the camcorder according to the
toll cnving suggosticins:

• Hold the camcorder tirmh’ and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easih’
manipulate the controls with \ our thumb [a]

• Place ^■our right elbow against vour side.

• I’lace vour left hand under the camcorder support it. Be sure to not touch the
built-in microphone.

• Place \’(Hir e\ e tirmh’ against the \ iewfinder e\ ecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the hori/cmtal plano.

• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the \ iewfinder
up for recc'rding fixMTi a low position [b].

[a]

Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder.
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screws is less
than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may
damage the camcorder.

Cautions on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [c].

• PJo not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The insicie
(T the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under
sunlight or by a window [d].

[b]

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[c]

[d]

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Using UDI1SUAKCH, vou can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded

picture in the viewfinder.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn SГANDB^' up to STANDBY.
(3) Press the - (©) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorcied portion play back (Rec Review).

Holcf dow'n the - side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorefer goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded p^jrtion is played back. To go forward, hold
down the + siede (Edit Search).

To stop playback

Release EDITSEARCH.

To begin re-recording

Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
Pro'vided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you
recorded and the next scene you record w'ill be smooth.

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m

(_oniHVt the Ctimcorher to \ our l'\' or \’C1\ l<> wateh tiie playback picture on the W
screen. \\ hen iru>nitonnp the pla\ back picture b\ connecting; the camcorder to \ our 1\’,
we recommend you to use Irouse current tor the povyer source.

Connecting directly to a TVA/CR with Video/Audio input jacks

VVlien a>nnectini; the A/V connecting cable, make sure \ ou connect the plug to jacks ot
the same color.
C>pen the jack co\'er. With using the supplied A/V connecting cable, connect the
camcorder to the I.INH IN inputs on the T\' or \X'R connected to the TV. Set the I A'/
\X'R selector on the T\’ to \'CR. When connecting to the \'’CR, set the input selector on

the VCR to blNl..

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To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks

Use an NTSC type RTU adaptor (not supplied).

You can monitor the playback picture in the \’ie\vtincler. You can also monitor the
picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

PLAYER.

(2) Insert the recordecH tape with the window facing out.

(3) Press to re\\'ind the tape.

(4) Press ► to start playback.

To stop playback, press ■.
To rewind the tape, press «.
To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press

Using the remote commander

-CCD-TR516 only

You can control playback using the supplieci Remote Commander. Before using the

Remote Commander, insert the R6 (si/e AA) batteries.

To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV

-CCD-TR516 only

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY
again.

Note on the lens cover

The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER. Do not open
the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.

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Various playback modes

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Pivss II during pla\'back. I'o rosunie pla\'bauk, press II or ►.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing or ►► during playback. To resume normal plac’back, release the
button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or

rewinding (skip scan)

Keep pressing ■« while rewinding or ►► while advancing the tape. To resume
normal playback, press ►.

To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)

-CCD-TR516only

Press I»- on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press ►. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed
automatically.

Notes on playback

• Noise may appear when you use the still/slow/picture search function to play back
the tape recorded in LP mode.

•Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes,

• When playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters
stop mode.

• Horizontal noise appears at the center, or top and bottom of the screen when you pla\
back a tape in reverse. This is normal.

• You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm
camcorder (CCD-TR315/TR416 only).

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Advanced operations

You can choose anv of tlio following pl'iwcr stuircos tor your caiucordor: battery pack,
house current and 12/24 V car batterv. Choose the appropriate power source
depending on where vou want to use vour camcorder.

Place

Incioors House current

Outdoors Batterv pack

In the car 12 V or 24 V car batterv

Notes on power sources

• Disconnecting the powa^r source or removing the battery pack during recording or
playback may damage the inserted tape.

• The DC IN jack has power source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot
supply anv power if the pow'er c ord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the
pow'cr cord is not plugged intt) the wall outlet.

Power source

Accessory to be used

Supplied AC power adaptor
Batterv pack Nr-F330 (supplied), NP-FS30,

NP-HS50, NP-F730, NP-F730, NP-F930, NP-F950
Sony DC adapt<ir/charger DC-V700 (not

supplied)

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a.

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Using the house current

(1) Open the DC IN jack co\ er, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on the camcorder.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC pou er adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a C|ualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC povr er source (house current) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Note

Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

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This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that vou
purchase accessories with this "C.ENUINF’ VIDEO ACCESSORIES"
mark.

JiiitiiJtoHii

You Ccin change the mode settings in the menu system to turther enjov the teatures and
functions of the camcorder.
(1) Press MFNU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then

press the dial to set.

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(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set. If \ ou

want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change
the other items, select *3 RPTURN^nd press the dial, then repeat steps from 2
to 4.

(5) Press MENU or select ^ icon to erase the menu display.

Note on the menu display

Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from
that in this illustration.

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Note on changing the mode setting

Menu items differ depending, on the sottine, of the I’t'lWhR switch to I’l iWF.R or
CAMliRA.

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes

ig log REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>

• Select ALT(') when \ iHi wdnt to dispLu’ the remaining tape bar;

- for about 8 seconds after the camctM-der turns on and calculates the remainder ot
the tape.

- for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the

remainder of the tape.

- for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in Pl.AYHR mode.

- for about 8 seconds after ► is pressed in PI,AYhd< inode.

- for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY on the Remote C(immander is pressed to
display the screen indicator. (CCl^-TRalh onlv)

• Select ON to always displa\' the remaining tape indicator.

LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>

• NormalK- select NORMAL.

•Select 2\ io di.spKw selected menu item by twice si/e of normal.

^ BEEP* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON so that beeps sound when vou start/stop recording, etc.

• Select OLP when vou do not want to hear the beep sound.

COMMANDER <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR516 only)

•Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

• Select OFF w^hen not using the Remote Commander.

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Items for CAMERA mode only

@ D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to .ictivate digital zooming.

• Select OFF to prevent the deterioration of the picture quality. The camcorder goes
back to optical zoom.

® 16:9WIDE* <OFF/CINEMA/16:9FULL>

• Normally select OFF.

•Select CINEMA to record in CINEMA mode.

•Select 16:9FULL to record in 16:9FL'I,1, mode.

® N.S.LIGHT* <ON/OFF>

• Normally select ON.

• Select OFF to not use the NightShot I àght function.

El REC MODE* <SP/LP>

• Select SP when recording; in SP (stanciard play) mode.

•Select PP when recording in 1,P (long plav) mode.

When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of

S mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback qualitc may not be as good as that on this

camcorder.

Note on the REC mode

-CCD-TR516only

When von record tapes in LP mode, the picture is not recorded in the Hi8 system,
hut in the standarci 8 mm system.

HORC TO SET*

Select this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible

recording.
If you have alreaciy performed this function, "ORC ON" is displayeci.

ORC stands for "Optimizing the Recording Condition."

(C3 CLOCK SET*

Reset the date or time.

[lC] auto date* <on/off>

• Select ON U) record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.

• Select OFF to not record the date.

[C3 DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>

•Select ON to make the ciemonstration appear.

• Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mocfe.

Notes on DEMO MODE

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a
cassette.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system.

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.

• If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can
start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set td ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the viewfinder and
the demonstration does not start.

To look at the demonstration at once

Eject the cassette, if mserted. Select ON of DE.MO MODE and erase the menu
display. The demonstration will begin.
When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to S TBY.

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ilil WORLD TIME*

Select this item to set the dock bv a time differenee.

S REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>

•Select Orr when \ ou do not want the camera recording/batter\ lamp at the Iront of
tlie unit to light up.

• Normally select ON.

Items for PLAYER mode only

®1 EDIT<ON/OFF>

•Select ON to niinimi/e picture deterioration when editing.

• Normalh' select OFF.
Fhe FDIT setting \\ orks onl\ during playback.

• Fhese settings are retained even when thelratterv pack is removed, as long as the

lithium battery is in placi'.

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When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.

Press BACK LIGHT. The 13 indicator appears in the viewfinder.

[a] Sub] ect is t(H) dark because of backlight.

[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

After shooting

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The E3
indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting
condition.

This function is also effective under the following conditions:

• A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light

• A white subject against a white background. Kspecially when you shoot a person
wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become
dark if you do not use this function.

To make a fine adjustment

You can adjust the exposure manually. However, when you adjust the exposure
manually, you cannot operate the BACK LIGHT function.

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Selecting the fader function

^'lнl c.in l.ido in or out to i;i\ c \ our avoi ding n prolossional appearanco.
VVlien the picture fades in, the sound gradiiallv increases. When the picture lades out,
the sound graduallv divreasr-s.

[a]

FADER

M.FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE (FADE IN only)

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[b] ^

MONOTONE

W'hen 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.

Note

When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON, you cannot use the BOUNCH
function.

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When fading in [a]

(1) Whilo the camcorder is in Staridbx mode, press FADliR until tlie desired tado

indicator tlashes.

(2) l^ess START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

When fading out [b]

(1) During recording, press PADHK until the desired fade indicator flashes.
(2) Press START/STOI"’ to stop recording. I'he fade indicator stops flashing, and

then recording stops.

The fadintr mode selected last is indicated first ol all.

When you use the BOUNCE function

Set D ZOOM to OFF in the menu system.

Note on the BOUNCE function

When you use the following functions, "BOUN'CE" indicator does not appear.

- Wide mode

- Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button

- Functions using the PROGRAM AE dial

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

When the date or time indicator and’title are displayed

The date or time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out.

When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND

SHOOTING 1

You cannot use the fader function.

Note on the fader function

While using the BOUNCE function, you cannot use the following functions.

- Exposure

- Focus

- Zoom

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1 111’ NightShot lunctioii eiiiibli’s you to shoot ii subject in a dark place. You can achit
a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for obseryation with thi
lunction.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIC.I ITSHOT to ON.
(2) Press SI ART/STOP to start recording.

Q anci "NIGH rSHOT" indicators flash.

To cancel the NightShot function

Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

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Using the NightShot light

When you .set N.S.TIGl IT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be more clear.
NightShot t.ight rays are infrared and are therefore inyisible. The maximum limit o
NightShot light is about 3 m.

Notes on the NightShot

• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors).

This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• The following functions are not operable when using the .NightShot function.

- PROtiRAM AF

- Exposure

• When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may be

recorded in incorrect/unnatural color.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot funclioi

use manual focus.

Selecting the desired mode

Yt>u can record n cinemalike picture (ClNkMA) or a Ui;9 wide picture to watch on the

16:4 wide-screen TV (16:4 FLIIT.)

QNEMA

CINEMA

[a]

[e]

16:9 FULL

[d]

16:9 FULL

[f]

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Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and
a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands
on a wide-screen TV [c],

16:9 FULL

The picture in the viewfinder [d] or on a normal I V [e] is horizontally compressed.
You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [f].

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Using the wide mode function

You Ciin soiocf the wide mode (OI i', CiNi-MA, l(i:4t'UI .1.) in (he menu system (p. 24)

To cancel wide mode

Select Oi l' in the menu system.

To watch the tape recorded in wide mode

lo uMtcl'i the tope recorded in CINHMA mode, set the screen mode ot the wide-screei

TV to zoom mode. 4o wntch the tape recorded in 16:4 FULI, mode, set it to full modi

}'<M' details, гект t«.'' tlie (^peratin^ instruction ot vour ГУ.
Note that the picture recorded in l(-):9 FULI.. mode looks compressed on a normal Г\'

Notes on wide mode

• In wide mode, \’ou cannot select the BC'iUNC’l-. function with TADldv.

• When YOU record in lh:9 W:\.\. mode, the dale or time indicator will be widened or

the wide-sciY’en TV.

• It \’ou dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

• When recording, you cannot change the mode.

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Selecting the best mode

You can select one of six I’ROGRAM Ai' (Auto Hxposure) modes to suit vour shooting
situation, referring to the following.

© Spotlight mode

For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal e\'ent.

Soft Portrait mode

For /(XMTiing in on a stilt subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle
such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and
faithfully reproduces skin color.

'' t Sports Lesson mode

For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games.

T Beach & Ski mode

For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.

# Sunset & Moon mode

For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon s igns, or
general night x'iews.

\£ \ Landscape mode

For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle
such as a window or screen.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

1 urn the PROGRAM AP dial to select the desired I^ROCiRAM AH mode.

To turn off PROGRAM AE

Turn the PRCXiRAM AE dial to the # positictn.

Notes on focus setting

• In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups
because the camcorder is set to focus onlv on subjects in the middle to far distance.

• In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape mocies, the camcorder is set to fcxus only on
distant subjects.

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Note on PROGRAM AE

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes if recording is carried
out under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp.
If this happens, turn off PROGRAM AH.

- Soft Portrait mode

-Sports I.esson mode

Note

When using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AH, indicator flashes to indicate
that it will not operate with this function.

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When to use manual focus

In tho foilowing cases vou should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

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»Insufficient light [a]
»Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b]
»Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
» Horizontal stripes [d]
► Subjects through frosted glass
* Subjects bevond nets, etc.
» Bright subject or subject reflecting light
* Shootiiig a stationary subject when using a tripod

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Focusing manually

When tocusing manudlh', tirst tocus in tolepl'u)to Lx'fore recording, and then reset the
shot length.

(1) Set FOCUS t(i M/\NU/\l.. The indicator appears in the \ iewtinder.

(2) Mo\'0 tliL’ poWL'r zoom lo\ or to the " Г" side in the optieal zoom zone until the

lever reaches the end.

(3) Turn the NEAK/FAR dial to achie\ e a sharp focus.
(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom le\ er.

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To return to autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO. The indicator in the viewfinder disappears.

Shooting in reiatively dark places

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

To record a very distant subject

Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while
FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.
Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most
distant subject.

Note on manual focusing

The following indicators may appear:

^ when recording a very distant subject.
¿ when the subject is too close to focus on.

Selecting picture effect

You oun digitulK process initiges to obtain special eftects like those in films or on the
TV.

[c]

PASTEL [a]

The contrast of the picture is emphasi/ed, and the picture looks like an animated
cartoon.

NEG. ART [b]

The color and brightness of the picture is rev ersed.

SEPIA

The picture is sepia.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SOLARIZE [c]

The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks like an illustration.

MOSAIC [d]

The picture is mosaic.

SLIM [e]

The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [f]

The picture expands horizontally.

[d]

[e]

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Using picture effect function

(1) Press I’lCTLlRP ER-F,CT.
(2) Turn tlie control di.il to select the desired picture effect mode.

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To turn off picture effect

Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder j^oes out.

Note on the picture effect

When you turn the pow'cr off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

Using picture effect function

(1) Press PlC rUKH HFFHCr,

(2) Turn tlie control dial to select the desired picture ettect modi'.

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To turn off picture effect

Press PICTURF EFFECT. The indicator in the vicv^ finder goes out.

Note on the picture effect

When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

when to adjust the exposure

Adjust the exposure manuallv under the tollowing Ctises.

[a]

• The background is too bright {back lighting)

• Insufficient light; most of the picture is dark

[b]

• Bright subject and dark background

•To record the darkness faithfully

Adjusting the exposure

(1) I’rcss liXPOSURE.

(2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To return to automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

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Shooting with the sun behind your subject

If the lis;ht souivo is bi'liind vi'ur subject, or in the tollowing sitiuitions, tlie subject wi

be recorded too dork.

• 1 he subject is indoors and there is a window behind tlie subject.

• Ifright ligiit source's are inclutied in the scene.

• When shooting a person wearing white or sliinv clotlies in trout ot a wliite
background, the face will be recorded too dark.

Shooting in the dark

We recommend yi'u to use the built-in light (CCL)-TI\516 onlv) or a video light (not
supplied). To get the best color, vou must maintain a sufficient light level.

Note

F.xposure cannot be adjusti'd when usnig the ,\'ightShof function.

When you adjust the exposure manually

• BACK l.lCil 11 does not work.

• If vou change the setting of I’KOGKAM .AT tnode, the camcorder autoniaticalh­returns to automatic exposure mode.

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^ ou can soled one o! oi^lit preset titles and two aistoin titles. ^ ou can also select the
language, color, si/e and position ot titles.

Superimposing titles

(1) Press Tn PP to display the title menu.

(2) 1 urn the control dial to select Q , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are

displayed in the language you selected.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to select the clesired item, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired.

(7) Press control dial again to complete the setting.

(8) When YOU want to stop recording the title, press TITl-F..

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To superimpose the title from beginning

After step 7, press STAK I /S ГОГ to st.irt recording.

To superimpose the title while you are recording

.After pressiiii; SI AKT/STC')!’ to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep is

m)t heard.

To select the language of preset title

When YOU want to select the language, select Q before step 2. I hen select language and

return to step 2.

To use the custom title

When \ ou w ant to use the custom title, select Ш in step 2.

Notes on superimposing a title

• If \4Hi ha\ e not gi\’en an\- custom title, - - - ..." appears on the display.

•The FADI'R functiem works while the title is displayed, howeyer, the title does ncit
fade.

• If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not
recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed.

Title color changes as follows :

WHITT -e-. YHLLOW V10Lb:r KTU ^ CA'AN i-.. CiRTKN BI.Ui;

Title size changes as follows :

SMALL ^ LARGL

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Title position changes as follows :

When учш select the title size "SMALL", you can choose S positions. When you select
the title size "LARGL" you can choose 8 positions.

Notes on the title

• Depending on size or position of the title, both of the date and time or either of them
not displayed.

• If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGL title, the title is automatically reduce^
into a proper size after the position is set.

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^ ou can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set
the PCUVhR switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette betöre vou begin.
Your title can ha\ e up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

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(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOMI) or second line

(CUSTCdM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press

the dial. ^

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and .S until vou finish the title.

(7) For finishing the titling work, turn the control dial to select SET, then press the

dial.

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To edit a title you have stored

In step n, select C L SI OM1 or C L S I C)M2, depending iin which title you Wtint to edit,

then change the title.

Note

\'ou cannot enter o\ er 20 characters title.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette Is in the

camcorder

I lie power goes ott autoniaticalK'. Characters \'oii ha\ e entered remain. I’urn

ST.XNDH'l’ down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.

To delete a title

In step 4, turn the control dial to select [<-] then press the dial. The last character is

erased. Repeat this step until all char.icters are dek'ted.

Recording with the date/time

Before YOU start recording or during recording, press DATH or TIME. You can record
the date or time displayed in the Yiewfinder with the picture. Press DATH (or TIME),
then press TIME (or DATH) to displaY the date and time together.
The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to Hong
Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. You can reset the clock in the men'
system.

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To stop recording with the date and/or time

Press DATE, and/or 1IME again. I'he date and/or time indicator disappears,
recording continues.

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Use this tcaturo to chock the tape condition botoro recording, so that voii can get the
best possible picture (ORC).
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press N4HNU to display the menu,

(2) 1 urn the control dial to select ES, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select C^RC TO SPhl’, then press the dial.

"S'l AR l /S rOI’ KKY" flashes.

(4) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder takes about 5 - 10 seconds to check the tape condition and tlien

returns to Standhv mode, ^

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Each time you insert the cassette

Perform the above procedures.

Notes on the ORC function

• When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second S(^
that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded
tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you rectird from the point where y(ui set ORC
TO SET for naore than 2 seconds, or it you record over the blank.

• You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.

•ORC stands for "Optimizing the Recording Condition.”

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- CCD-TR516 only

^ ou can use Ihe binll-in to suit vour shooting situatu^i. t he reconiniended
distance between the subject and cainct^rder is about l.o m.

While the camcorder is in Standb\- mode, slide 1 ICIHT io (."iN, The built-in light turns
on.
The built-in light turns on/ott b\' turning on/(.Ut SI ANDIA’.

To stop using the built-in light

Slide I.IGHT UUDI F.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Slide LIGHT to AUTO.
The built-in light automaticallv turns on and oft according to the ambient brightness.

1 lowever, it the built-in liglit turns on tor more than about 3 minutes, it automatically

turns off. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again.

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Notes

•The balterv pack is quicklv discharging while the built-in light is turned (ма. Slide
LICl IT to OF T when not in use.

• When you do not use the camc(.)rder, slide IdGHT to OTP and remove the battery pa<.
to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

• When flickering occurs when you shoot white and laright subjects in AUTO mode,
slide LIGHT to ON.

•The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROCiRAM AT or BACK I IGH I
function.

• When inserting or ejecting a cassette, the built-in light may be turned off.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and
surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.
Emits intense heat and light.
Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.
Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 meters during use
and until cool.
Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

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RepJacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on
the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.

Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

(1) VVhik' pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using .i wire, remo\ e the

unit.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise nnd detach from the built-in light

unit. ^

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.
(4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

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CAUTION

• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to
reduce the risk of fire.

• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and
do not touch the bulb until tlie bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about
30 minutes or more).

Note

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,
etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

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'l oii сап croato \'our o\s n \ idoc> program b\' oJiting with an\- othor И S mm, HiH 1 hS,
“ IV mini DV. IV nv, VHS VMS, SVHS S-VHS, VHSH VI ISC, SVIIS0 S-VIISC or Ш

Botamax VCR that has \ idotVaudio inputs.

Before editing

C'onnoct tho camcm'dor to tln' VC'K using tho suppliod ,‘\/\’ connocting cablo.
Sot tho input soloctor on tho \’C1\ to LlNh, it a\ ailablo.
Sot rniT to C')N in tho monu svstom (p. 2b).

starting editing

(1) Insort a blank tapo {or a tape you want to rocord o\'or) intc^ tho VCR, and insoi'

N’our rocordod tapo into tho camcordor.

(2) I’l.iN back the recorded tape on tire canrcorder until \ou locate the point just

beioie where vou want to start editing, then press II to set the camecrrder iir
pla\ back pause mode.

(3) On the Vt'K, locate the recordiirg start point airri set the \'CR in recording

pause mode.

(4) hirst press II on tho camccu'dor, and attor a tow >oconcis pross II cd tho VCR to

start editing.

To edit more scenes

Ropoat stops 2 to 4.

To superimpose the title while you are editing

You can suporimposo tho title while you are oditiiig. Rotor to "Superimposing a title"
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To stop editing

Press ■ on birth the camcorder and the V'CR.

Note on the DISPLAY function

-CCD-TR516 only

If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the hV, erase the indicators
by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander so that they will not be
superinrpersed on the edited tape.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a video deck that has the Pine Svnehro hdit feature to the LANC tt jack
of the camcorder, using a LANC cable (ncri supplied), the edit will be even more precis.

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'I'our caniairdcr is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes
woak dead, the indicator flashes in the \’ie\vfindor for about 5 seconds when you
set the flOVVl-R switch to CAMHRA. In tlris case, replace the battery with a Sony

CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present
a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.
Hie lithium batter\ for the camcorder lasts Irn about 1 vear under normal operation.
(The lithium batter\’ that comes installed at the factory ma\- not last I \ ear.)

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the batterc' with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

• Dt) not hold the battery with metallic twee/ers, otherwise a short-circuit ma\' occur.

• Note that the lithium battery has a positiye (+) and a negative (-) terminals as
illustrated. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery

match the terminals on the camcorder.

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WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in

fire.

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Changing the lithium battery

When repUieing the lithium batter\', keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherrvise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu
system retained by the lithium battery.

(1) Open tlie lid of the litliium batterc compartment.

(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.

(3) Install the lithium battery vyith the positic e (+) side facing out. Close the lid.

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You cun reset the date und time in the menu system.

(1) While the enmeorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select S , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to adjust the desired \ ear, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day, hour and minute by turning the control dial anci pressing

the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To correct the date and time setting

Repeat the above procedure.

To check the preset date and time

Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

The year changes as follows:

1998 1999 ■ • ■ ■ 2029

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Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

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^ou can tMsil\ ,sot the clock tor a local tune b\- a time dittorencc in the menu s\ stem.
(1) While file camcorder is in the standby mode, press MliNU to displac the

menu.

(2) burn the control dial to select ETC, then press the dial.

(3) l urn the control dial to select WCbRl.D 1 IMh, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to set a time ditterence, and press the dial. I'he hour ot

clock changes in relation to a time ditterence which you set.

(5) Press MhNU to erase the menu display.

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Note on WORLD TIME

It the time is not set, WORLD TIMH does ntT w'ork.

Selecting cassette types

-CCD-TR516 only

riiis Hi8 system is an extension ot the standard S mm system, and was de\ eloped to
realize hi^lier picture quaiitw
You can use either 1 li8 or standard 8 mm \ ideo cassette tor this camera. When \ on use
a 1 li8 \ ideo cassette, the recording is made in the I li8 s\ stem. When you use a standard
8 mm \ ideo cassette, the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system. Standard
8 mm yideo cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system.

If you intend to use a standard 8 mm yideo recorder/player to play back a \ ideo tape,
you are required to use a standard 8 mm \ ideo cassette for recording.

What is Video 8 LiiJ

“XR" is an abbreyiation of "F.xtended Resolution." 'I'he video 8 XR camcorder is new
type of 8 mm camcorder with a picture quality superior to the conventional \ ideo 8
camcorder respectix ely. You can record and play back pictures more dearh' with the
"XR" camccirder.
A \’ideo tape recorded by the "XR" camcorder gi\ es excellent picture qualitx at
maximum when it is pUp’ed back on the "XR" camcorder.
When a video tape recorded by this "XR" camcorder is played ba ck on a con\ entional 8
camcordt'r or when a video tape recorded on a com entional 8 camcorder is played back
(^n this "XR" camcorder, the pkn back picture has the normal qualit\’ of an 8 camcorder.

When you play back

m

Ik»

I he playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are selected

automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality

of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

Foreign 8 mm video

Because the TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to

play back foreign prc-recordeci tapes. Refer to the list of "Using your camcorder

abroad" to check the TV color system of foreign countries.

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] his Mvtum shows \ ou how \ ou Ciin got tho nutst out ot \ oiir h.Utor\' p.u'k.

Preparing the battery pack

Always carry additional batteries

HtWo sutliciont hattor\' pack power to do 2 to o timos as nnioh rooording as wni ha\o
planned.

Battery life is shorter in a cold environment

ikUti'i'N' ettieiene\' is decreased, and the batter\' \\ ill be used up more quickK', it \’ou are
recording in a cold environment.

To save battery power

Turn ST/WDIA down u'hen not recording to sa\ e batter\- pou er.
A smoi'tb transition between scenes can be made e\’en if recording is stopptni and
started again. While \ ou are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking
through ihi' \ iewtinder lens, the lens mo\ es autoniaticalK and the batter\- is used. Tht'
battery is also used when a tape is inserted or remo\ ed.
Be sure and reirun e the batterx' pack aftt'r using thi' t'amcordt'i'.

When to replace the battery pack

While you are using \x>ur camcorder, the remaining batter\' indicator dt'creases
gradually as batterx power is used up. Remaining time in minutes appears.

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When the remaining batlerx’ indicator reaches the lowest point, the indicator may
appear and start flashing in the x'ievvfinder.
When the <\i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWKR switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pad
I,cave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the
battery pack has been replaced.

mm

Notes on the rechargeable battery pack

Caution

Never lea\’e the battery pack in temperatures above such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight.

The battery pack heats up

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused bv energ\ that
has been generated and a chemical change ;ÿ\at has occurred inside the battery pack.
This is not cause for concern and is normal.

Be sure to observe the following

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to anv mechanical shock.

The life of the battery pack

If the battery indicaUM' flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fulK
charged batterv pack, the batter\’ pack should be replaced with a new fully charged
one.

Charging temperature

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10^'C to 30'‘C. lanver temperatures
require a longer charging time.

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mm ■mmm

Notes on the "InfoLITHiUM" battery pack

What is "InfoLITHiUM"

The "IntoTlTHIUM" is a lithiuni ie»n battorv pack which can exchaneie data with
ccmipatible \ idco equipment about its balter\’ coiTsumption.

When \'ou use this batter\- pack u'ith \ideo equipment hav ing the (X)'«toem/iy« mark, thi'
video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes’^. However, it vciu
use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity \\ ill
not be indicated in minutes.
"IntoTITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

The indication mav’ not be accurate depending on the amdition and ('nvironment

which the equipment is used under.

How the battery consumption is displayed

The power consumption ol the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as how

the autofocusing is working.
While checking the ctindititm of the camcorder, the "InfoLi rHlUM" battery pack
measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power, li the
condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease
or increase by more than 2 minutes.

Ih’en if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time in the viewfinder, the

indicator may also flash under some condition.

To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication

Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do
not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.

• If the indication seems incorrect, recharge the battery pack fully (Full charge”)- Note
that if you have used the battery in a Irot or cold environment for long time, or you
have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be able to show^ the
correct time even after being fully charged.

• After you have used the 'TnfoLITHIUM" battery pack with an equipment not having
the (}i}mouthium mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment
having the (\) infou-miuM mark and then recharge fully.

IMM

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Why the remaining battery indication does not match the

continuous recording time in the operating instructions

The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The

recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording
time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully
charged (or normal charged) batterv pack in 25°C. As the environmental temperature
and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery
lime is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions.

Full charge: Charging until FULL appears in the display window.

Moisture condensation

It the camcorder is brought directly trom a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside the camcorder, on the surtace ot the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit ma\' not
iiperate conectU'. To prev enl possible damage under these circumstances, the
camcorder is furnished u ith moisture sensors. Please take the following precautions.

Inside the camcorder

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the ffl inciicator flashes.

If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open the

cassette compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leaye it about 1 hour. When —

indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the

cassette, turn ott the camcorder, and leaye also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder

can be used again if the SI indicator does not appear when the power is turned on

again.

On the lens

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.
Turn off the pinver and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a

plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the

temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

liMliMII

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Video head cleaning

l o onsuro iH)nrial rocording and dear pictures, clean the \ ideo heads. When tlie

c* indicator and " ^ Cl I'AN INXi C ASSl h 11. ' message appear one after another or
pla\’back pictures are "nois\ ’' or hardU' x'isible, the \’ideo heads ma\’ be dirt\’.

[a]

[a] Sliglith' dirt\’
[b] \ er\- dirt\'

If this happens, clean tlio \ ideo heads with tlie Son\' V8-25CLI.VV8-2SCl.nR cleaning
cassette (lU't supplied). After checking tlie picture, it it is still ''inasN'," repeat the
cleaning. (Dll not repeat cleaning more than .8 times in one session.)

[b]

Caution

Do not use a commercialh' ax’ailable wet-t\ pe cleaiiing cassette. It mav damage the
\'ideo heads.

Note

If the Sony V8-25CLD/V8-25C1 ,DR cleaning cassette is not available in your area,

Ci)nsLilt vimr nearest Sony ciealer.

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Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

-CCD-TR315 only
(1) Remove the screw with a screwdri\ er (not supplied). Then, while sliding the

KHhEASE knob, turn the evecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out.

(2) Clean the surface with a blower sold on the market.

To reattach the eyecup

(1) Align the groove on the eyecup with the • mark on the barrel.
(2) Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow. 1 hen replace the screw.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the
eyecup.

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Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (batter\ pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• Tor LX or AC operatiiMi, use the accesstn ies recommended in this manual.

• Should an\- solid object ctr liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and ha\ e
it checked by a Son\- dealer betöre operating it arw turther.

• A\’oid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularl\- careful of the lens,

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder.

• Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internalh'.

• Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical yibration.

Built-in light

-CCD-TR516only

• Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned (mt as it may damage the bulb
or shorten the life of the bulb.

• Do not lea\ e the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may
cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On handling tapes

1^0 not insert anything in the small holes on the rear oi the cassette. I’hese holes are

used to sense the type of tape, tlrickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or (Hit.

Camcorder care

• When the canreorder is not to be used for a long time, remoye the tape. Periodically
operate the camcorder both in CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for

about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft l')rush to rerno\ e dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove

them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder bociy with a dry soft cloth, or a sott cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust with some protector such as

Sony sports pack. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired.

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AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect
the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or put a hea\ v object on it. This will damage the
cord and ma\' cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting
plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep the metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Di^ not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM recei\ ers
and \'ideo equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

- INtremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

- Very huiriid

- Vibrating

Notes on dry batteries

-CCD-TR516only

1 o avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.

• Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.

• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.

• Do not use a battery that is leaking.

If battery leakage occurred

•Wipe off the liquid in the Remote Commander carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact vour nearest Sony dealer.

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caincordof abroad, diock tho folicnving points.

Power sources

^ OU can use \ our camcorder irt an\ C(Uintr\' or area with the supplied .AC' power
adaptor within 100 \' to 240 \' AC, 50/(i0 H/.

Difference in color systems

! his camcorder is an N I SC' s\ stem based camcorder. It \'ou want to \4ew the pLn back

picture on a 1 \', it must be an NTSC SN'stem based ’i\'.

C'heck the tollou'inp list.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Boli\ ia, Canada, C eiUrai America, Chile, C'olombia, IT'uador, lamaica,
Japaii, Korea, Mexico, IT-ru, Surinam, laiv^■an, tin- Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc,

PAL system

-Australia, .Austria, Bel^tium, C hina, C zech Republic, 1 )enmark, Pinland, Cierman\', Croat
Britain, 1 lolland, 1 long Kong, ltal\', Kuwait, .Mala\'sia, Nev\' Zealand, Norway, i\irtugal,

Singapore, Slowik Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

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SECAM system

Bulgaria, Trance, Cni\ ana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

It run into .in\ problem using the camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source
and contact your Son\’ dealer or local authorized Sr)n\ serx ice facility.

Camcorder

Power

Symptom

The power is not on.

The power gi>es off. • While beini; operated in CAMHKA mode, the camcorder

] he battery pack is quickly

discharged.

While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack isTidt installed.
Install the battery pack. (p. 6)

• rhe battery is dead.

Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected tc) a wall outlet.

Connect the AC povx er adaptor to a wall outlet, (p. 22)

has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, (p. 12)

• I'he battery is dead.

-> Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

• The camcorder does ncT operate when using a batterx'

pack that is not an "inhd ,1T1 HUM’' batlerx’ pack.

Use an "InfoPITHlUM” battery pack. (p. 56)

• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 55)

• The battery pack has not been charged fully.

Charge the battery pack again, (p. 7)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

-> Use another battery pack. (p. 55)

• The .AC power adaptor is disconnected.

-> Connect it firmly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

-> Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

Operation

Symptom

S TART/STOP dtK's not operate.

Recording stops in a few .seconds.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape is stuck to the drum.
Tject the tape. (p. 10)

• The tape has run out.

-) Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 10, 19)

• The POWER switch is set to PLAYER.
^ Set it to CAMERA, (p. 11)

• The tab on the cassette is out (red).

Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 10)

• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI
GROUND SHOOTING i, .

Set it to A . (p. 15)

(to be continued)

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Symptom

Yhv Ccissotto c.innot Iv ivniox oii trt>m

the holdoi'.

[E and ^ indicators flash and no

tuncticin except for cassette ejectu>n

U'tM'ks,

! he date or time indicator is flashing.

The tape does not mm e when a
\'ideo control button is pressed.

The auti'>ti.x'using tunctitm tloes iiot

work.

The tader function does not work.

The date or time indicator

disappears.

r.xpi.>sv5re adjustment or tl"ie
PROGRAM AE function does not
work.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The b.ittcrv i.s do.ul.
Use a charged batter\ pack or tire AC pow er adaptor.
(p. 7, 22)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remo\ e the cassette and lea\ e the camau dor tor at least
1 lu>ur. (p. 57)

• You pressed DA I H and PIMH together for more than

2 seconds.

The camcorder is not malfunctioning, ^'ou ma\ start
recording. Flashing will stop soon.

• The lithium batterv is weak iir dead.
Replace the lithium batterv with a new one. (p. ,^0)

• The I\')VVER switch is set to CAMPiRA or C.)i'b.
Set it to I^LA^'Id<.

• The tape has run out.

Rewind the tape or use a new ono. (p. 19)

• P'OeUS is set to MANGAT.
Set it to AUTC'). {p. nb)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
Set F’OCIJS to MANUAL U> tocus manuallv. (p. 3b)

• The S'l AKT/STOP MODF; switch is set to 5SLX' or ANTI
GROUND SHOOTING 1 .

Set it to A . (p. 15)

• Reset the date and time. (p. 51)

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.

-> Set it to OFF.

Picture

Symptom

The image on the viewfinder screen

is ntit dear.
A vertical band appears when a

subject such as lights or a candle
flame is shot against a dark
backgrtnind.

A vertical band appears when
shooting a verv bright subject.

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Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

Adjust the viewTinder lens. (p. 12)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too
higli. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

Change locations.

• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

Symptom

The playback picture is not clear.

The picture is ''mMs\'".

An unknown picture is displa\’ed in

the viewfinder.

The ti\'e digit code appears.

Picture is recorded in incorrect/
unnatural color.

Picture appears to<.) bright, and the • The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON in a bright place.
subject does not appear in the
vicnvtinder.

others

Symptom

The supplied Remote Commander
does not work. (CCD-TR516 only)

The beep sounds for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred.

There is dust in the viewfinder.

(CCD-TR315only)

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.
Set it to OFF. (p. 26)

• The \'idoo heads may Lx' dirty.

-> Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD/V8-25CLDR
cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. .88)

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO MODE is
set ON in the menu system.

Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can deactivate the demonstration, (p. 25)

• The self-diagnosis function is activated.

-> Check the code and solve the problem, (p. 66)

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.

Set it to OFF. (p. 30)

Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark
place, (p. 30)

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

Set it to ON. (p. 24)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

Remcave the obstacle.

• The batteries arc not inserted with the correct polarity.

Insert the batteries with the correct polarity, (p. 72)

• The batteries are dead.

■> Insert new ones. (p. 72)

Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 57)

• Some troubles occured in your camcorder.

Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the

camcorder.

•'Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder, (p. 59)

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riu' camcordt,'!' has a soU-diai;nosis displa\.

This tunctii^n displa\‘s tlic camcorder's condition

with live dii;its (a combination of .1 letter and
ti|;ures) in the \ iewtinder or in the displa\'

window. It this tK'Ciirs, check the tollou ing code
chart. The ii\ e-digit dispKw informs \’ou of the
camcorder's current conditiim. The last two digits

(indicated b\- □□) will differ depending on the

state of the camcorder.

Viewfinder

-C:2 1; 00

Self-diagnosis display

^'ou can serx'ice the camcorder
\ (Hirselt.

Contact \’our St>n\’ dealer or local
autlu>ri/ed Som facihtiw

Five-digit display

C:2l:nn

C:22:na

C:23:DD

C:31:Dn

C:32:Dn

E:61:Dn
E:62:Dn

If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact yruir Sony dealer or local authorized
Sonv service facility.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Mchslure condensatiim has rK'Curred.
Remo\’e the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 57)

• The \'ideo heads are dirt\-.

4 Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD/VS-25CLDR

cleaning cassette (iKit supplied), {p. 58)

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

Use an "InfoLITl HUM" battery pack. (p. .36)

• A scr\ iceable situation not mentioned above has occurred.
Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the
camcorder.
Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate the camcorder.

• A camcorder malfunction which vou cannot service has
occurred.

Contact your Sonv dealer or local authorized Sony
service lacilitv and inform them of the five digits,

(example: H:6l:10)

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Video camera recorder

System

Vìdeo recording system

2 r(,itar\’ hoad''

Hcl ii- 'al sca nn in g l 'M s\ st cm

Audio recording system

Rol nr\ ' lì ea ds, b' M sv stc m

Video signal

NT SC ’ c ol or, l’ IA st and ai xis

Usable cassette

8iTini \'idt'o tcimiat cassetto

I ii8 o r sta nd ard S

Recording / Playback time (using

120 min. cassette)

SP m o de : 2 ho ur s
1 .P n\ od e: 4 h oi n s

Fastforward/rewind time (using
120 min. cassette)

Лрр го \. 5 m m .

Image device

V'4 inc h C C i) (C har ge C 4> iip led

Dev ic e)
App ro x. 27 0,0 00 p ixe ls (lì tte cti ve :
app rox . 2 30 ,0 00 pi xe ls)

Viewfinder

Electronic vieu'tinder

CCD - TR 31 3: M on oc hro m e
CCD - TR 41 6/ TR 31 6; C olo r

Lens

Com b ine d po we r z oo m len s
I'ilt er dia m ete r 3 7 mm
CCD - TR 31 5: 18 x (O pti ca l), 18 0x
(Di git al)
CCD - TR 41 6: 18 x (O pti ca l), 22 0x
(Di git al)
CCD - TR 51 6: 18 x (O pti ca l),
330 x ( Di git al)

Focal distance

4.1 - 73 .8 m m
Wh en co nv er ted to a 33 m m sti ll
cam er a
30,4 '7 00 m m

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

0.4 lux a t I - 1 .4
0 lu x ( in N igh tS ho t m o de )’^

Illumination range

0.4 lux to 1 i) 0,0 00 lu x

Recommended illumination

Mo re tha n 10 0 l ux
* O bje ct in vis ib le t or th e d ar k c an

be s ho t w it h i nfr ar ed lig hti ng .

Input and output connectors

Video output

Pho no ja ck , 1 V p- p, 73 oh ms ,
unb ala nc ed

Audio output

Mo nau ra l, Ph on e j ack ,
327 m V (at o utp ut im pe da nc e
47 k ilo hm s ) im p ed an ce les s t ha n

2.2 ki loh m s

'■'f- -

RFU DC OUT

Spe cia l m in ij ack , D C 3 V

LANC control jack

Ster eo m ini -m in ija ck (o 2. 3 m m )

MIC jack

Min ija ck , 0 ,38 8 mV l ow im p ed an ce
witl i 2 .^ to 3.0 \' 1 )C , o utp ut
imp ed an ce 0.8 k ilo hm s ( ii 3.3 m m )
Mo nau ra l t \'p e

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (b att ery p ack )

8.4 V (A C po we r a da pt or)

Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)

Dur ing c am er a r ec ord in g
CCD - TR 3’ 13 : 2 .5 W
CCD - TR 41 0/ TR 31 0: 2. 4 W

Operating temperature

0"C to 40 "C

Storage temperature

~2(rC to + 60X

Dimensions (Approx.)

107 * 1 07 X 1 93 m m (w /h /d)

Mass (Approx.)

CCD - 1 R 31 3: 79 0 g
CCD - TR 41 6/ TR 31 6; 78 0 g
exc lud in g t he ba tte ry pa ck , li th ium
batt ery , c as se tte an d sho ul de r

stra p
CCD - TR 31 3: 93 0 g
CCD - TR 41 6/ TR 31 6: 92 0 g

incl ud ing th e ba tte ry pa ck NP -

F33 0, lit hiu m ba tte ry C R2 02 5,

cass et te and s ho uld er st rap

Microphone

Mo nau ra l t yp e

Supplied accessories

Sec pa ge 5 .

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 \' Ay. 30/hO 11/

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC O C I : 8.4 \’ , Ì .3 A in op er ati ng
iiiod e

Operating temperature

0 C to 40 C

Storage temperature

-lire to ebO C

Dimensions (Approx.)

123 X 39 X b 2 m m (w /h /d )
exc lud in g p ro jec tin g pa rt''

Mass (Approx.)

280 g

exc lud in g i iow e r c ord

IX's ig n a n» .l spe ci fic ati on s a re
sub jec l to c ha ng e u il ho ut no tic e.

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E] EDITSEARCH button (p. 17)

Built-in light (CCD-TR516 only)

(p- 46)

[Sj Lens cover
[4] POWER switch (p. 11)
[5] FOCUS switch (p. 36)
[6] NEAR/FAR dial (p. 36)

[71 Video control buttons (p. 19)

■ STOP (stop)
◄◄ REW (rewind)
► PLAY (playback)
►► FF (fastforward)

II PAUSE (pause)

Power zoom lever (p. 14)
[H NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 30)
|l^ Display window (p. 74)

O FADER button (p. 29)
HH Tripod receptacle (p 16)

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 the camcorder.

Ill Lithium battery compartment (p. 50)

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DATE button (p 44)
TIME button (p. 44)
COUNTER RESET button (p, 13)
START/STOP MODE switch (p. 15)

PROGRAM AE dial (p. 34)

BACK LIGHT button (p. 27)

TITLE button (p. 41)

PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 38)
EXPOSURE button (p. 39)

MENU button (p. 23)

Control dial (p. 23)

69

m Viewfinder lens adjustment ring

(CCD-TR315 only) (p. 12) / Viewfinder
lens adjustment lever (CCD-TR416/

TR516 only)
(P-12)

[26] Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR315

only) (p. 59)

W\ Viewfinder (p. 12)

Battery mounting surface

m DC IN jack (p. 7, 22)
m Hook for shoulder strap (p. 73)

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Eyecup
ВАТТ RELEASE lever (p. 9)

START/STOP button (p. 11)
STANDBY switch (p. 11)

Hook for shoulder strap (p. 73)

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H EJECT switch (p. 10)
[371 LANC C control jack

C stands for Local Application Control

Bus System. The C control jack is used
for controlling the tape transport of
video equipment and peripherals
connected to it. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.

m Cassette compartment (p. 10)
H Grip strap (p. 16)
@3 RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 18)

gj MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not
supplied). This jack also accepts a

"plug-in-power" microphone.

LIGHT switch (CCD-TR516 only)

(p. 46)

VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 18)
Remote sensor (CCD-TR516 only) (p.

72)
Aim the Remote Commander here for
remote control.

NightShot light emitter (p. 30)
Microphone
Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 11)

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Remote Commander

- CCD-TR516 only

rho buttons that ha\ o the saino name on the Romotn Comniandor as on tho camcorilor

function idunticalK .

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rri Transmitter

Point toward tiro remote sensor to
eontrol the camcorder after turning on
the t amcorder.

Jj Video control buttons (p. IP)

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the remote sensor away fiaan strong light sources such as direct sunliglit or
illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.

• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the
Remote Commander.

• Tlais camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1,2 and

3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote
control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR
with black paper.

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries bv matching the ^
diagram inside the battery compartment.

[3 DISPLAY button (p IP)

|4] START/STOP button (p 11)
[5] Power zoom button (p 14)

and - on the batteries to the

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Note on battery life

Tht' batteries tor the Remote Commander last about b months under normal t>peration.
When the batteries become weak or dead, the Reiru'te C ommandet does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remtn e the batteries when \ on u ill not use the Remote CcMnmander tor a long time.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach tlie supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

To watch the demonstration

You can start the demonstration by setting UHMO N40UE in the menu system.
You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.
When NIGHTSHOr is set to ON, you cannot watch the demonstration.

To enter demo mode

(1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) While hokiing down ► set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

To exit demo mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) While holding down ■ set the POWER switch tt) CAMERA.

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Operation indicators

Viewfinder

Display window

L 2J-

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[l] Recording mode indicator (p. 2o)
'iE Playing back or recording in Hi8

format (CCI2- ! R516 onlv) (p. 53)

E Remaining battery time indicator

i
Exposure indicator {p. 39)/
Zoom indicator (p 14)

FADER indicator (p. 29)
Wide mode indicator (p. 31)
PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 38)

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PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 34)
Backlight indicator (p. 27)
Manual focusing (p 36)
Standby/Recoring mode indicator (p.

ffi

ll)/Video control mode indicator (p.

20)

1-»<t

iiiBllWE Pull

88 ‘ '88 : 88 n ^J' S ^^

m- '

Tape counter (p. 13)/Self-diagnosis
functions indicator (p 66)/5SEC mode

indicator (p. 15)
Remaining tape indicator

iTDi^^ii'■»icTDi -Ominii^-

NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 30)
AUTO DATE indicator (p. ll)/Date

indicator (p. 44)

Time indicator (p. 44)

Warning indicators (p. 75)
Date or time indicator (p. 44)/Tape

counter (p. 13)/Self-diagnosis
functions indicator (p. 66)/Remaining
battery time indicator (p. 7)

FULL charge indicator (p. 7)

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It indicators flash in the \ icw liiulcr or in tire rtisplaN \\ inrtin\, chock the tollou ini;:
i J... : \ ou can hear the beep sound when tlie lililir is set to 0\.

[1] The battery is weak or dead.

Slow' flashing; The batterv is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

[2] The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

[3] The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapiid.

[4] N o tape has been inserted.
[5] The tab on the tape is out (red).
le] Moisture condensation has occurred.

[7 j The video heads may be

contaminated.

[8] Some other trouble has occurred.

Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 66).

If the display does not disappear,
contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony serx ice facility.

[9] The lithium battery is weak or is not

installed.

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Index

A, B

Adjusting x'iowtinJer
AN'l'I ClRt^UNOSIKXìriNC;

.....................................................IS

Alito focus

liacklight ...............................27

Bcop

.........................

.........................................

.........

12

3(->

C, D

Caiiìcra recording
Car battt‘r\'
C'harging battcrv

Cleaning \'ideo heads

Clock set...............................h 1

CiMinection
COCNÌ hR Ri-Sld
DATF./TlMh

DhMC')

.............................

Digital 14

DISPLAY...............................19

E

LDir.........................................2h

pAiiting

.................................

LDllSkiARCH

Lxposiire ...............................39

...............

..........................

....................

.........

...........................

...............

........................

27, 73

.....................

11
21

hS

13
44

4H

F, G, H. I. }. K

FADLR ..................................29

House current........................22

L

FANC

....................................

l.ithium battery

M. N

lo

Manual focus
Menu s}-stom
MIC (microphone) jack
NIGHTSHOT

O, P, Q

7

ORC ........................................45

PlCl'CRF Fl'FFCl

Ih

Plas'back pause

Power sources .......................21

Power /oc>m
PROC.RAM Ai:

R

Rec rex'iew
Recording mode
Remote control jack (FANC)

17

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Rewind

.....................................

....................

........................

.......................

.......

.......................

...............

....................

.........................

..................

............................

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s

71

Self-diagnosis display

50

Shoulder strap
Skip scan
Standby mode

36

T, U, V

23

71

Tape counter..........................13

30

Title.........................................41

Tripod mountini;

T rouble check

w, X, Y, Z

3S

20

WIDE mode

WORLD TIME......................32

14

Zoom

33

17

25

19

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73
20
12

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