3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TR Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’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 producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
Getting started Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Main Features Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 24) Sunset & moon mode (p. 34) BACK LIGHT (p. 24) Spotlight mode (p. 34) Beach & ski mode (p.
Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Using this manual ................................... 8 Checking supplied accessories ............ 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack ............ 11 Charging the battery pack ............ 12 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically. CT EJE 6 (p.
Recording a picture (p. 20) 3 Press the red button. POWER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. POWER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The picture appears in the viewfinder. PLAYER 2 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 1 Remove the lens cap. Viewfinder Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR818 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TR818 only.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) [a] [b] Getting started • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 1 4 3 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 16) 4 Shoulder strap(1) (p. 68) 5 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 69) 2 NP-F330 battery pack(1) (p. 11, 12) 3 A/V connecting cable(1) (p. 26) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Getting started Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). See page 58 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. Getting started Notes • Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. • Keep the battery pack dry.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge 150 210 300 390 420 Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TR618 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 140 245 280 500 580 780 900 1035 Typical** 75 135 155 275 320 430 495 570 Continuous* 160 290 325 590 670 915 1025 1200 Typical** 90 160 180 325 37
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TR618 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Getting started Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 CCD-TR818 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 170 305 340 625 710 975 1080 1260 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. (1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial.
Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . 2 3 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears.
Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Eject the cassette. (3) Attach the lens cap. To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder Recording – Basics After using your camcorder (CCD-TR618 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W W T W T T Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Recording mode indicator Recording – Basics Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA mode. The . indicator appears in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). Recording – Basics Notes • Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
— Playback – Basics — Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable.
Playing back a tape YoucanmonitortheplaybackpictureonaTVscreenafterconnectingyourcamcorder toaTVorVCR.Youcanalsomonitorthepictureintheviewfinder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback. PLAY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA REW 2 POWER Playback – Basics 4 PLAYER 3 To stop playback Press x.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Using the wide mode You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the widescreen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].
Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in (p. 46). in the menu settings MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TR818 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE (Fade in only) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE no indicator T MONOTONE T BOUNCE The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [a] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. ART [b] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture gets sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 46). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [ ME N U ] : E N D MENU To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 40). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. before step 2. Then select the desired If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [ to the previous screen. To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased.
Using the built-in light – CCD-TR618 only You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). indicator appears in the viewfinder while your Press LIGHT until the camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), the built-in light turns off simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to CAMERA again.
Using the built-in light When you press LIGHT The indicator changes as follows: no indicator Advanced Recording Operations Notes • The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: – When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes – When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. • The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on.
Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). 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) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. Editing ( 1 )Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 )Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET (CCD-TR818 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE —— To suit your specific shooting requirement (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item EDIT Mode Meaning POWER switch z OFF — PLAYER ON TBC z ON OFF To minimize picture deterioration when editing To correct jitter PLAYER To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE ORC TO SET Mode Meaning z SP To record in SP (Standard Play) mode LP To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode —— To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. Press START/ STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to the standby mode. POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET —— AUTO DATE z ON LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF 2× LANGUAGE z ENGLISH Meaning POWER switch To set the date or time (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP —— z MELODY Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and their solutions If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 55. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 24) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 24) • The backlight function is working. c Cancel it. (p.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 16) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred. functions except for cassette ejection c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at work. least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 60) The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder or the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 61). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting the cassette type You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm system. However, if you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system.
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery is a lithium-ion battery that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. Charging the battery •Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: • The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes in the viewfinder. • Playback pictures contain noise. • Playback pictures are hardly visible. • Playback pictures do not appear.
Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (CCD-TR618 only) (1) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2 Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw. Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup.
Maintenance information and precautions Built-in light – CCD-TR618 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb. •Do not leave 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 Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette.
Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. • To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Specifications Video camera recorder System General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording CCD-TR618: 2.3 W CCD-TR818: 2.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Recommended charging temperature 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) CCD-TR618: 104 × 105 × 223 mm (4 1/8 × 4 1/4 × 9 1/8 in.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 3 CCD-TR618 4 1 5 6 7 8 2 9 0 1 Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 62) 2 FOCUS button (p. 37) 3 Eyecup 6 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 7 POWER switch (p. 20) 8 START/STOP button (p. 20) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 68) 4 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 21) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12, 16) 5 Power zoom lever (p. 22) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls qa qf qg qs qh qj qd qs Microphone qd Infrared rays emitter (p. 24) qg Display window (p. 71) qh Camera recording lamp (p. 20) qj Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Quick Reference qa Video control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qk ql w; ws wd wa qk BACK LIGHT button (p. 24) wa EXPOSURE button (p. 36) ql FADER button (p. 31) ws SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 30, 46) w; RESET button (p. 54) wd MENU button (p. 46) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Identifying the parts and controls CCD-TR618 wj wk wf wg wl wh wg TIME button (p. 25) wh TITLE button (p. 40) wj LIGHT button (CCD-TR618 only) (p. 42) wk Viewfinder (p. 21) Quick Reference wf DATE button (p. 25) wl COUNTER RESET button (p. 20) Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.
Identifying the parts and controls e; ea ed es ef eg e; EJECT button (p. 19) ed S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 26) ea Cassette compartment (p. 19) ef A/V OUT jack (p. 26) es Grip strap eg RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) (p. 26) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Display window qd 2 qf 40 min W S T BY 0:00:00 T ws qg 1 M . F ADER C I NEMA SEP I A wa 3 qh JUL 4 2001 12:00:00 AM 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 49) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 23) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 36)/Zoom indicator (p. 22) 5 Fader indicator (p. 32) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 29) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 33) 8 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 34) 9 Backlight indicator (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L S AC power adaptor .................. 12 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 21 A/V connecting cable ...... 26, 45 BACK LIGHT .......................... 24 Battery pack ............................. 11 Beep .......................................... 51 BOUNCE .................................. 31 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 58 Infrared rays emitter .............. 24 LP mode ................................... 49 Self-diagnosis display ............ Shoulder strap ................
