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.
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. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 Getting started Recording – Basics Recording a picture ............................... 16 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ........................ 19 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .................................................... 20 Superimposing the date and time on pictures ................................ 21 Checking the recording – EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 22 Dubbing a tape ......................................
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. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). 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 (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears in the viewfinder. CK LO STA OFF (CHARGE) while pressing the small green button. ND PLAYER BY START/STOP 3 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. CK LO STA ND BY START/STOP Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder (p.
— 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-TR517 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TR517 only.
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The viewfinder is manufactured using high-precision technology.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 4 2 3 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 23) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 62) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 47) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.
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. BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
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). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. 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/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TR317 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 140 (125) 245 (220) 280 (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Typical** 75 (70) 135 (120) 155 (13
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TR317 145 (130) 260 (230) 295 (260) 525 (475) 610 (550) 825 (740) 930 (830) 1090 (980) Getting started Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 CCD-TR517 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 180 (160) 325 (295) 360 (325) 665 (600) 750 (680) 1035 (930) 1140 (1030) 1330 (1195) Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in pare
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 Inserting a cassette 2 3 4 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. 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. You can select English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese for the information indicators in the menu settings. The default setting is English. (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens. (3) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (4) Press START/STOP.
Recording a picture After recording (1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Eject the cassette. (3) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording – Basics To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
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 T W 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 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter Recording – Basics STBY/REC indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. DATE Recording – Basics Press DATE to record the date. Press TIME to record the time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.
Checking the recording – EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point. Hold down the +/– (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is played back. + : to go forward – : to go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback.
— Playback – Basics — Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable.
Playing back a tape YoucanmonitortheplaybackpictureonaTVscreenafterconnectingyourcamcorder toaTVorVCR.Youcanalsomonitorthepictureintheviewfinder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. SetthePOWERswitchtoPLAYERwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 3 REW 4 PLAY 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 To rewind the tape Press min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Playback – Basics Press Min the stop mode.
— 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 the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings (p. 40). To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. Date or time indicator When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-screen TVs. During recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE * (Fade in only) [b] STBY MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. * You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in a [] Inthestandbymode,pressFADERuntilthedesiredfaderindicatorflashes. When fading out b] [ Intherecordingmode,pressFADERuntilthedesiredfaderindicatorflashes. Theindicatorchangesasfollows: FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t no indicator Thelastselectedfadermodeisindicatedfirstofall. (2) PressSTART/STOP.Thefaderindicatorstopsflashing.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [a] : Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean animatedcartoon. NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed. SEPIA : Thepictureissepia. B&W : Thepictureismonochrome(black-and-white). SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer,andthepicturelookslikeanillustration. MOSAIC [d] : Thepictureismosaic. SLIM [e] : Thepictureexpandsvertically.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
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) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE 2 Advanced Recording Operations 1 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
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 (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording mode.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 37). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION 1 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. 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 Note Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position of the title.
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 2 TITLE PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END 3 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 " – – – – – – – – – – ··" CUSTOM2 " – – – – – – – – – – ··" TITLE SET [TITLE] : END [TITLE] : END –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– RETURN TITLE SET Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
— 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. (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. (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
— 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 the standby or PLAYER mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET (CCD-TR517 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Mode Icon/item D ZOOM 16:9WIDE N.S.LIGHT OFF To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is carried out. 40× To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40× zoom is performed digitally. (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning VF B.L. (CCD-TR517 only) z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal REC MODE z SP BRIGHT LP ORC TO SET POWER switch To brighten the viewfinder screen PLAYER CAMERA To record in SP (Standard Play) mode CAMERA 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.
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 reset the date or time (p.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to New York time for other models. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
Resetting 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. The year changes as follows: 1999 ˜ 2000 N · · · · n 2029 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight.
— Additional Information — Playback modes What is Video 8 ? “Video 8 XR” is a function that further enhances the image quality of Video 8. This function allows you to record and playback pictures with clearer details. Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the “XR” function show excellent picture quality when they are played back on an “XR” camcorder.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid.
Troubleshooting 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, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 52. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. The autofocusing function does not work.
Troubleshooting Symptom The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. 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. 20) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 20) In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback picture is not clear or does not appear.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 9, 14) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) 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. 55) 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 the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. (CCD-TR517 only) Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 56). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead.
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. Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
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 Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a 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 Video output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Audio output Monaural, phone jack, 327 mV RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5V LANC control jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm) 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-TR317 : 2.3 W CCD-TR517 : 1.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 0 qa 4 qs 1 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 34) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 18) 2 FOCUS switch (p. 34) 8 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9) 3 POWER switch (p. 16) 9 STANDBY switch (p. 16) 4 Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR317 only) (p. 56) 0 START/STOP button (p. 16) 5 Eyecup (p. 56) 6 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 17) ossecca eniuneg a si tcu dorp siht taht setacidni krm a sihT .
Identifying the parts and controls qf qd ql w; qg qh wa qk qd Video control buttons (p. 24, 25) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qf EDITSEARCH button (p. 22) qg Lens cover (p. 16) Quick Reference qj ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) w; Display window (p. 65) wa Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.
Identifying the parts and controls wf ws wd wg wh wj ws FADER button (p. 28) wg MENU button (p. 40) wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 19) wh SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32, 40) wf EXPOSURE button (p. 33) wj Lithium battery compartment (p. 48) Attaching the shoulder strap htw i dei lpus parts redluohs eht hcatA t .
Identifying the parts and controls ea wk wl es ed e; ea TIME button (p. 21) wl TITLE button (p. 35) es COUNTER RESET button (p. 16) e; PROGRAM AE button (p. 31) ed PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 30) Quick Reference wk DATE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ef eg eh el ej ek r; ra ef Viewfinder (p. 17) ej Cassette compartment (p. 15) eg EJECT switch (p. 15) ek Grip strap eh LANC control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. el RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window q; 1 2 3 4 5 6 qh qa 40min W SP STBY 0:00:00 T ql qs 1 M.FADER CINEMA SEPIA qk 2 qd c f JUL 4 2000 12:00:00 AM qf qg 8 qh 9 qj 1Recording mode indicator (p. 42) q sRemaining tape indicator (p. 19) 2Remaining battery time indicator (p. 19) qdNIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 20) 3Exposure indicator (p. 33)/Zoom indicator (p. 18) 4Fader indicator (p. 29) 5Wide mode indicator (p. 26) 6Picture effect indicator (p.
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Index A, B I, J, K, L AC power adaptor .................. 10 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 17 A/V connecting cable ...... 23, 39 BACK LIGHT .......................... 19 Battery pack ............................... 9 Beep .......................................... 43 BOUNCE .................................. 28 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ Infrared rays emitter .............. LANC ....................................... LP mode ................................... C, D Charging battery ...........
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