Sony CCD-TR317 manual

3-868-320-71(1)

Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

CCD-TR517

CCD-TR317/TR517

Contents

CCD-TR517 Welcome Table of contents Quick Start Guide Viewfinder NOTE Using this manual Using this manual Note on TV color systems Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The viewfinder is manufactured using high-precisiontechnology Checking supplied accessories Step 1 Preparing the power supply Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (1) (2) (3) Notes Remaining battery time indicator Battery pack Charging time Recording time CCD-TR317 Playing time After charging the battery pack Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording What is ”InfoLITHIUM” Connecting to a wall outlet PRECAUTION Using a car battery Step 2 Inserting a cassette Recording a picture Recording a picture After recording To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder Using the zoom feature When you shoot close to a subject Notes on digital zoom Indicators displayed in the recording mode Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator Remaining tape indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) Shooting in the dark (NightShot) NightShot Light emitter Using the NightShot Light While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: NightShot Light Superimposing the date and time on pictures DATETIME If you do not record the date and time in the picture Checking the recording Connections for playback Playing back a tape Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) To advance the tape To rewind the tape Using the wide mode CINEMA Using the wide mode MENU To cancel the wide mode In the wide mode Date or time indicator Using the fader function [a] STBY Using the fader function To cancel the fader function The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Note on the bounce function Using special effects – Picture effect Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Adjusting the exposure manually Focusing manually Superimposing a title Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of a preset title If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title To use the custom title Making your own titles Making your own titles To change a title you have stored If you select [] To delete the title Dubbing a tape Changing the menu settings Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: Depending on your camcorder model Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting POWER VF B.L REC MODE ORC TO SET qREMAIN Note on VF B.L. (CCD-TR517only) CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Resetting the date and time Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time The year changes as follows: Auto date function (Auto date function) Playback modes Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the playback mode Cause and/or Corrective Actions In the recording and playback modes Others Self-diagnosisdisplay Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head Note on video heads Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care AC power adaptor Page Specifications Identifying the parts and controls Identifying the parts and controls qd Video control buttons (p. 24, 25) qf EDITSEARCH button (p. 22) qg Lens cover (p. 16) qh Camera recording lamp (p. 16) qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 20) qk Microphone ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) w; Display window (p. 65) Page Page ef Viewfinder (p. 17) eg EJECT switch (p. 15) eh LANC control jack ej Cassette compartment (p. 15) ek Grip strap el RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 23) ra AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 23) Operation indicators Viewfinder 1Recording mode indicator (p. 42) 2Remaining battery time indicator 3Exposure indicator (p. 33)/Zoom indicator (p. 18) Quick Function Guide Index A, B C, D F, G, H I, J, K, L