Sony CCD TR516 User Manual

3-865-332-62 (1)

Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

CCD-TR516

CCD-TR315/TR416

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

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

Recording with the date/ time ............ 44

Optimizing the recording condition .. 45

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Using this manual ................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 5

Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516

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

– fo r p la yb a ck/e d it in g –

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Editing onto another tape .................... 48

Installing and charging the battery

pack .................................................... 6

Inserting a cassette ................................ 10

Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n

Changing the lithium battery in the

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

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Resetting the date and time ................. 51

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

Using the zoom feature ................. 14

Simple setting of clock by time

difference ......................................... 52

Selecting the START/ STOP

Usable cassettes and playback

mode .......................................... 15

modes ............................................... 53

Hints for better shooting ...................... 16

Checking the recorded picture ............ 17

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

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

Tips for using the battery pack ........... 54

Maintenance information and

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

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 62

Trouble check ........................................ 63

Self-diagnosis display ........................... 66

Specifications ......................................... 67

Identifying the parts ............................. 68

Warning indicators ............................... 75

Index ........................................ back cover

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Using alternative power sources ........ 21

Using the house current ................ 22

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

– fo r ca m e ra re co rd in g –

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

Using the FADER function .................. 28

Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 30

Using the wide mode function ............ 31

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 33

Focusing manually ................................ 35

Enjoying picture effect ......................... 37

Adjusting the exposure ........................ 39

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

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed below. Before you start

reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the

bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR516 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-TR516 only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.

Typ e s o f d iffe re n ce s

CCD-

TR315

180×

—

TR416

220×

—

TR516

330×

System

Digital zoom

Remote sensor

Viewfinder

Built-in light

B/ W

—

Color

—

Color

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Pre ca u t io n o n co p yrig h t

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

• – CCD-TR416/TR516 only

The color view finder is manufactured using high-precision technology. How ever,

there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in

color) that constantly appear in the view finder. These points are normal in the

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

99.99% are operational for effective use.

• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.

Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired [a ].

• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b ].

[a ]

[b ]

Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 72)

5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 72)

CCD-TR516 only

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er adaptor

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 18)

(1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 7, 21)

7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 73)

3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 21)

4 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, video tape, etc.

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Installing and charging the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.

This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corporation.

In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the

battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

In st a llin g a n d ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged

a little in the factory.

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

DC IN jack with the plug‘s 4 mark up.

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

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

(4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the

minutes on the display window. Charging begins.

When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completed. For

full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery

pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in

the display window.

Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from

the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is

completely charged.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAYER

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 does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.

In st a llin g a n d ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery

pack (NP-)

F330

(supplied)

F530

F550

F730

F750

F930

F950

Charging

150

210

300

390

time* (min.)

(90)

(150)

(240)

(330)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power

adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Ba t t e ry life

CCD-TR315

Battery

pack (NP-)

F330

(supplied)

F530

F550

F730

F750

F930

F950

Continuous

recording

time*

130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 815 (730)

Typical

recording

time**

65 (60)

115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210) 280 (250) 375 (335) 430 (385)

CCD-TR416/TR516

Battery

pack (NP-)

F330

(supplied)

F530

F550

F730

F750

F930

F950

Continuous

recording

time*

135 (120) 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 (425) 550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760)

Typical

recording

time**

70 (60)

120 (110) 140 (125) 250 (225) 290 (265) 390 (355) 450 (400)

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 environment.

Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,

zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

In st a llin g a n d ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may

not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT RELEASE

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

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8

system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TR516 only).

(1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the

direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and

opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.

(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

PUSH

To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the

arrow.

To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

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

cannot record.

and 6 indicators flash, and you

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the

START/ STOP MODE switch is set to

. Before you record one-time events, you may

want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to

your time before you start recording (p. 52). The date is automatically recorded for

10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once

a day.

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

(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.

(3) Press START/ STOP. The camcorder starts 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.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

STBY 0:00:00

AUTO DATE

40min

PLAYER

START/STOP

REC 0:00:01

40min

JUL

1999

START/STOP

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

To st o p re co rd in g m o m e n t a rily [a ]

Press START/ STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby

mode).

To fin ish re co rd in g [b ]

Press START/ STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch

to OFF. Then, eject the cassette.

[a ]

[b ]

STBY 0:35:20

START/STOP

Note

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

To fo cu s t h e vie w fin d e r le n s

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens.

Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring [a] (CCD-TR315) or move the viewfinder lens

adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TR416/ TR516) so that the indicators in the viewfinder come

into sharp focus.

[a ]

[b ]

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 saving 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.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

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 of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero,

press COUNTER RESET.

• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect

recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide,

record in same (SP or LP) mode.

Note on the beep sound

The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder. Several 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 you 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 York or Panama time for other models. You can reset the clock in the menu

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

system. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day.

However, the date may automatically appear more than once 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.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the

scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away)

Zo o m in g sp e e d (Va ria b le sp e e d zo o m in g )

Move the power zoom lever 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 focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom

lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least

about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in

the wide-angle position.

Notes on the digital zoom

• More than 18× zoom is performed digitally, but the picture quality deteriorates 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.

[b] [a]

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Se le ct in g t h e START/STOP m o d e

Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick

shots resulting in a lively video.

(1) Set START/ STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/ STOP, and stops when you

press it again (factory setting).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

: The camcorder records only while you

press down START/ STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5SEC: When you press START/ STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and

then stops automatically.

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

Recording starts.

If you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots

disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below.

START/STOP MODE

SEC

ANTI GROUND

SHOOTING

START/STOP

REC

STBY

•••••

•

•••••

To e xt e n d t h e re co rd in g t im e in 5SEC m o d e

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 GROUND

SHOOTING

mode.

Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the

following suggestions:

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily

manipulate the controls with your thumb [a ].

• Place your right elbow against your side.

• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the

built-in microphone.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder

up for recording from a low position [b ].

[a ]

[b ]

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 screw is less

than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may

damage the camcorder.

Cautions on the view finder

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

• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside

of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under

sunlight or by a window [d ].

[c]

[d ]

Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re

Using EDITSEARCH, you 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 STANDBY up to STANDBY.

(3) Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorded portion play back (Rec Review ).

Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold

down the + side (Edit Search).

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAYER

START/STOP

EDITSEARCH

To st o p p la yb a ck

Release EDITSEARCH.

To b e g in re -re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.

Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you

recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

Co n n e ct io n s fo r p la yb a ck

Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV

screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV,

we recommend you to use house current for the power source.

Co n n e ct in g d ire ct ly t o a TV/VCR w it h Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

When connecting the A/ V connecting cable, make sure you connect the plug to jacks of

the same color.

Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/ V connecting cable, connect the

camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. Set the TV/

VCR selector on the TV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on

the VCR to LINE.

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

To connect to a TV or VCR w ithout Video/Audio input jacks

Use an NTSC type RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. 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 recorded tape with the window facing out.

(3) Press 0 to rewind the tape.

(4) Press ( to start playback.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAYER

PLAY

STOP

REW

PAUSE

SLOW

DISPLAY

PLAY

To stop playback, press p.

To rew ind the tape, press 0.

To fast-forw ard the tape rapidly, press ).

Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r

– CCD-TR516 only

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

Remote Commander, insert the R6 (size AA) batteries.

To d isp la y t h e vie w fin d e r scre e n in d ica t o rs o n t h e 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.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To vie w a st ill p ict u re (p la yb a ck p a u se )

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (.

To lo ca t e a sce n e (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g t h e t a p e o r

re w in d in g (skip sca n )

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume

normal playback, press (.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t 1/5 sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

– CCD-TR516 only

Press & 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 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters

stop mode.

• Horizontal noise appears at the center, or top and bottom of the screen when you play

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).

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,

house current and 12/ 24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source

depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place

Pow er source

House current

Battery pack

Accessory to be used

Indoors

Outdoors

Supplied AC power adaptor

Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530,

NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950

In the car

12 V or 24 V car battery

Sony DC adaptor/ charger DC-V700 (not

supplied)

Notes on pow er sources

• Disconnecting the power 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 any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the

power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

Usin g t h e h o u se cu rre n t

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on the camcorder.

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

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

2,3

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

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

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

Note

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

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and

functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU 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.

(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 you

want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change

the other items, select

to 4.

RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2

(5) Press MENU or select

icon to erase the menu display.

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

CAMERA

PLAYER

16 : 9WIDE

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

PLAYER SET

EDIT

[MENU] : END

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

REC LAMP OFF

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

REC LAMP OFF

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER OFF

REC LAMP

RETURN

Note on the menu display

Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from

that in this illustration.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

Note on changing the mode setting

Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to PLAYER or

CAMERA.

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

It e m s fo r b o t h CAMERA a n d PLAYER m o d e s

Ò REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>

• Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar:

– for about 8 seconds after the camcorder turns on and calculates the remainder of

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 PLAYER mode.

– for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in PLAYER mode.

– for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY on the Remote Commander is pressed to

display the screen indicator. (CCD-TR516 only)

• Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.

LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>

• Normally select NORMAL.

• Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal.

BEEP* <ON/OFF>

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

• Select OFF when you 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 when not using the Remote Commander.

It e m s fo r CAMERA m o d e o n ly

D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to activate 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 16:9FULL mode.

N.S.LIGHT* <ON/OFF>

• Normally select ON.

• Select OFF to not use the NightShot Light function.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

REC MODE* <SP/LP>

• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.

• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.

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

8 mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this

camcorder.

Note on the REC mode

– CCD-TR516 only

When you record tapes in LP mode, the picture is not recorded in the Hi8 system,

but in the standard 8 mm system.

ORC TO SET*

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

recording.

If you have already performed this function, “ORC ON” is displayed.

ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition.”

CLOCK SET*

Reset the date or time.

AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF>

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

• Select OFF to not record the date.

DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to make the demonstration appear.

• Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.

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 to ON, “NIGHTSHOT” appears in the viewfinder and

the demonstration does not start.

To look at the demonstration at once

Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu

display. The demonstration will begin.

When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

WORLD TIME*

Select this item to set the clock by a time difference.

REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>

• Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/ battery lamp at the front of

the unit to light up.

• Normally select ON.

It e m s fo r PLAYER m o d e o n ly

EDIT <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

• Normally select OFF.

The EDIT setting works only during playback.

* These settings are retained even when the battery pack is removed, as long as the

lithium battery is in place.

Sh o o t in g w it h b a cklig h t in g

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 c indicator appears in the viewfinder.

[a]

[b]

BACK LIGHT

[a ] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b ] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

Aft e r sh o o t in g

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c

indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting

condition.

This function is also effective under the follow ing conditions:

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

• A white subject against a white background. Especially 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 m a ke a fin e a d ju st m e n t

You can adjust the exposure manually. However, when you adjust the exposure

manually, you cannot operate the BACK LIGHT function.

Usin g t h e FADER fu n ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When the picture fades in, the sound gradually increases. When the picture fades out,

the sound gradually decreases.

STBY

REC

[a]

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE

(FADE IN only)

[b]

REC

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.

Note

When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON, you cannot use the BOUNCE

function.

Usin g t h e FADER fu n ct io n

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

Wh e n fa d in g in [a ]

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired fade

indicator flashes.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

Wh e n fa d in g o u t [b ]

(1) During recording, press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes.

(2) Press START/ STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and

then recording stops.

The fading mode selected last is indicated first of all.

FADER

M.FADER

BOUNCE

MONOTONE

START/STOP

Wh e n yo u u se t h e BOUNCE fu n ct io n

Set D ZOOM to OFF in the menu system.

Note on the BOUNCE function

When you use the following functions, “BOUNCE” indicator does not appear.

– Wide mode

– Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button

– Functions using the PROGRAM AE dial

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

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 sw itch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND

SHOOTING

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

Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk (Nig h t Sh o t )

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve

a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this

function.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash.

NightShot

light emitter

To ca n ce l t h e Nig h t Sh o t fu n ct io n

Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t lig h t

When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be more clear.

NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. The maximum limit of

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.

– PROGRAM AE

– 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 function,

use manual focus.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e d e sire d m o d e

You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the

16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL).

[b]

CINEMA

[a]

[c]

[e]

[f]

16:9 FULL

[d]

CINEMA

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 TV [e] is horizontally compressed.

You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [f].

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

You can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:9FULL) in the menu system (p. 24).

To ca n ce l w id e m o d e

Select OFF in the menu system.

To w a t ch t h e t a p e re co rd e d in w id e m o d e

To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen

TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode.

For details, refer to the operating instruction of your TV.

Note that the picture recorded in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV.

Notes on w ide mode

• In wide mode, you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER.

• When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on

the wide-screen TV.

• If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

• When recording, you cannot change the mode.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e b e st m o d e

You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting

situation, referring to the following.

Spotlight mode

For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event.

a Soft Portrait mode

For zooming in on a still 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.

Sports Lesson mode

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

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 signs, or

general night views.

Landscape mode

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

such as a window or screen.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

Turn the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

To t u rn o ff PROGRAM AE

Turn the PROGRAM AE dial to the r position.

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 only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

• In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

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 AE.

– Soft Portrait mode

– Sports Lesson mode

Note

When using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes to indicate

that it will not operate with this function.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

Wh e n t o u se m a n u a l fo cu s

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

• 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 beyond nets, etc.

• Bright subject or subject reflecting light

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the

shot length.

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(2) Move the power zoom lever to the “T” side in the optical zoom zone until the

lever reaches the end.

(3) Turn the NEAR/ FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus.

(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever.

2 _W

AUTO

MANUAL

INFINITY

To re t u rn t o a u t o fo cu s m o d e

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

Shooting in relatively dark places

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

To re co rd a ve ry d ist a n t su b je ct

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.

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Se le ct in g p ict u re e ffe ct

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

PASTEL [a]

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 is reversed.

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.

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Usin g p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.

PICTURE EFFECT

PASTEL

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B & W

SOLARIZE

MOSAIC

SLIM

STRETCH

To t u rn o ff p ict u re e ffe ct

Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder goes out.

Note on the picture effect

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

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

Wh e n t o a d ju st t h e e xp o su re

Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.

[a ]

[b ]

[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

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

(1) Press EXPOSURE.

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

EXPOSURE

–

To re t u rn t o a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

Press EXPOSURE again.

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

Shooting w ith the sun behind your subject

If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will

be recorded too dark.

• The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject.

• Bright light sources are included in the scene.

• When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white

background, the face will be recorded too dark.

Shooting in the dark

We recommend you to use the built-in light (CCD-TR516 only) or a video light (not

supplied). To get the best color, you must maintain a sufficient light level.

Note

Exposure cannot be adjusted when usnig the NightShot function.

When you adjust the exposure manually

• BACK LIGHT does not work.

• If you change the setting of PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically

returns to automatic exposure mode.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the

language, color, size and position of titles.

Su p e rim p o sin g t it le s

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select

, 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 desired 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 TITLE.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

TITLE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[TITLE] : END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

TITLE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

THE END

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[TITLE] : END

SIZE

SMALL

TITLE

4-6

SIZE

LARGE

THE END

[TITLE] : END

THE END

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le fro m b e g in n in g

After step 7, press START/ STOP to start recording.

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g

After pressing START/ STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep is

not heard.

To se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f p re se t t it le

When you want to select the language, select before step 2. Then select language and

return to step 2.

To u se t h e cu st o m t it le

When you want to use the custom title, select

in step 2.

Notes on superimposing a title

• If you have not given any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display.

• The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not

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 follow s :

WHITE ˜ YELLOW ˜ VIOLET ˜ RED ˜ CYAN ˜ GREEN ˜ BLUE

Title size changes as follow s :

SMALL ˜ LARGE

Title position changes as follow s :

When you select the title size “SMALL”, you can choose 9 positions. When you select

the title size “LARGE” 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 is

not displayed.

• If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced

into a proper size after the position is set.

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set

the POWER switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin.

Your title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

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

(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line

(CUSTOM2), 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 5 until you finish the title.

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

dial.

TITLE

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"

CUSTOM2 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

RETURN

[TITLE] : END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

RETURN

[TITLE] : END

4-6

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

[TITLE] : END

TITLE SET

SUMMER CAMP IN LAKE

TITLE SET

–

–––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––

[TITLE] : END

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To e d it a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit,

then change the title.

Note

You cannot enter over 20 characters title.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters w hile a cassette is in the

camcorder

The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Turn

STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.

To d e le t e a t it le

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

erased. Repeat this step until all characters are deleted.

Re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e /t im e

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record

the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME),

then press TIME (or DATE) 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 menu

system.

DATE

TIME

JUL

1999

JUL

1999

5:30:00 PM

TIME

DATE

5:30:00 PM

To st o p re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e a n d /o r t im e

Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears. The

recording continues.

Op t im izin g t h e re co rd in g co n d it io n

Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the

best possible picture (ORC).

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

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

(3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.

“START/ STOP KEY” flashes.

(4) Press START/ STOP.

The camcorder takes about 5 – 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then

returns to Standby mode.

TAPE SET

REC MODE

ORC TO SET

REMAIN

TAPE SET

REC MODE

ORC TO SET

REMAIN

RETURN

TAPE SET

REC MODE

ORC TO SET

REMAIN

RETURN

START/STOP

KEY

STBY 0:00:00

ORC

START/STOP

Ea ch t im e yo u in se rt t h e ca sse t t e

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 so

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 record from the point where you set ORC

TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if 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.”

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

– CCD-TR516 o n ly

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.

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide LIGHT to ON. The built-in light turns

on.

The built-in light turns on/ off by turning on/ off STANDBY.

To st o p u sin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Slide LIGHT to OFF.

To t u rn o n t h e b u ilt -in lig h t a u t o m a t ica lly

Slide LIGHT to AUTO.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

However, if the built-in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes, it automatically

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

Notes

• The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide

LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

• When you do not use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack

to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

• When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode,

slide LIGHT to ON.

• The built-in light may turn on/ off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT

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 w indow and

surrounding surfaces are hot w hile the light is on. It remains hot for a w hile after

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use w ith 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 w hen not in use.

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Re p la cin g t h e b u lb

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) While pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire, remove the

unit.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and 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

unit.

_{Usin g t h e b u}3_{ilt -in lig h t}

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 the 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.

Ed it in g o n t o a n o t h e r t a p e

You can create your own video program by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8,

mini DV,

DV, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC or l

Betamax VCR that has video/ audio inputs.

Be fo re e d it in g

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/ V connecting cable.

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 26).

St a rt in g e d it in g

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point just

before where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in

playback pause mode.

(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording

pause mode.

(4) First press P on the camcorder, and after a few seconds press P of the VCR to

start editing.

To e d it m o re sce n e s

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re e d it in g

You can superimpose the title while you are editing. Refer to “Superimposing a title”

(p. 41).

To st o p e d it in g

Press p on both the camcorder and the VCR.

Note on the DISPLAY function

– CCD-TR516 only

If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV, erase the indicators

by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC l jack

of the camcorder, using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more precise.

Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e ca m co rd e r

Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes

weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you

set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery w ith a Sony

CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present

a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation.

(The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year.)

JUL

1999

No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be sw allow ed, immediately consult a doctor.

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

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

• Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) 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.

(+)

(---)

WARNING

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

fire.

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e ca m co rd e r

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry

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

system retained by 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 the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid.

Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

You can reset the date and time in the menu system.

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

(2) Turn the control dial to select

, 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 year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day, hour and minute by turning the control dial and pressing

the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

LTR SIZE

JAN

1998

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

12:00:00 AM

1998 JAN

DEMO MODE

12 00 AM

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

MENU DISP

LANGUAGE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

ISETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

1999 JUL

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

MENU DISP

LANGUAGE

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

MENU DISP

LANGUAGE

TV INPUT

MENU DISP

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

DEMO MODE

RETURN

12 00 AM

00 PM

30 PM

TV SYSTEM

DEMO MODE

RETURN

TV SYSTEM

DEMO MODE

RETURN

TV SYSTEM

DEMO MODE

RETURN

[MENU] : END

1999 JAN

12 00 AM

To co rre ct t h e d a t e a n d t im e se t t in g

Repeat the above procedure.

To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e

Press DATE to display the date indicator.

Press TIME to display the time indicator.

When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

The year changes as follow s:

1998

1999

2029

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.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the menu system.

(1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the

menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to set a time difference, and press the dial. The hour of

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

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

JUL

1999

00PM

[MENU] : END

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

REC LAMP

RETURN

JUL

1999

00AM

–

HRS

–

HRS

[MENU] : END

Note on WORLD TIME

If the time is not set, WORLD TIME does not work.

Usa b le ca sse t t e s a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Se le ct in g ca sse t t e t yp e s

– CCD-TR516 only

This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to

realize higher picture quality.

You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera. When you use

a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard

8 mm video cassette, the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system. Standard

8 mm video cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system.

If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video recorder/ player to play back a video tape,

you are required to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for recording.

Wh a t is Vid e o 8

“XR” is an abbreviation of “Extended Resolution.” The video 8 XR camcorder is new

type of 8 mm camcorder with a picture quality superior to the conventional video 8

camcorder respectively. You can record and play back pictures more clearly with the

“XR” camcorder.

A video tape recorded by the “XR” camcorder gives excellent picture quality at

maximum when it is played back on the “XR” camcorder.

When a video tape recorded by this “XR” camcorder is played back on a conventional 8

camcorder or when a video tape recorded on a conventional 8 camcorder is played back

on this “XR” camcorder, the playback picture has the normal quality of an 8 camcorder.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

The 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.

Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o

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

play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder

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

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Pre p a rin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Alw a ys ca rry a d d it io n a l b a t t e rie s

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have

planned.

Ba t t e ry life is sh o rt e r in a co ld e n viro n m e n t

Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are

recording in a cold environment.

To sa ve b a t t e ry p o w e r

Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and

started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking

through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The

battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.

Be sure and remove the battery pack after using the camcorder.

Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases

gradually as battery power is used up. Remaining time in minutes appears.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator may

appear and start flashing in the viewfinder.

When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are

recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.

Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the

battery pack has been replaced.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

No t e s o n t h e re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry p a ck

Ca u t io n

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the

sun or under direct sunlight.

Th e b a t t e ry p a ck h e a t s u p

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that

has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.

This is not cause for concern and is normal.

Be su re t o o b se rve t h e fo llo w in g

• 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 any mechanical shock.

Th e life o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully

charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged

one.

Ch a rg in g t e m p e ra t u re

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10°C to 30°C. Lower temperatures

require a longer charging time.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

No t e s o n t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is “ In fo LITHIUM”

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with

compatible video equipment about its battery consumption.

When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the

video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*. However, if you

use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will

not be indicated in minutes.

mark, the

“InfoLITHIUM“ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment

which the equipment is used under.

Ho w t h e b a t t e ry co n su m p t io n is d isp la ye d

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

the autofocusing is working.

While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the

condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease

or increase by more than 2 minutes.

Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time in the viewfinder, the

i indicator may also flash under some condition.

To o b t a in m o re a ccu ra t e re m a in in g b a t t e ry in d ica t io n

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 charge¹⁾). Note

that if you have used the battery in a hot 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 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having

the

having the

mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment

mark and then recharge fully.

Wh y t h e re m a in in g b a t t e ry in d ica t io n d o e s n o t m a t ch t h e

co n t in u o u s re co rd in g t im e in t h e o p e ra t in g in st ru ct io n s

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) battery pack in 25°C. As the environmental temperature

and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery

time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions.

¹⁾Full charge: Charging until FULL appears in the display window.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside the 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 the unit may not

operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the

camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please take the following precautions.

In sid e t h e ca m co rd e r

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the { indicator flashes.

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

cassette compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When 6

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

cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder

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

again.

On t h e le n s

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.

Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

Ho w t o p re ve n t m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

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).

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Vid e o h e a d cle a n in g

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the

v indicator and “

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or

playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.

[a]

[b]

[a] Slightly dirty

[b] Very dirty

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not

supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not

repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Ca u t io n

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the

video heads.

Note

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

nearest Sony dealer.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r

– CCD-TR315 o n ly

(1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sliding the

RELEASE knob, turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out.

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

To re a t t a ch t h e e ye cu p

(1) Align the groove on the eyecup with the • mark on the barrel.

(2) Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow. Then replace the screw.

Caution

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

eyecup.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• Operate the 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 manual.

• Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the 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.

• 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 internally.

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

Bu ilt -in lig h t

– CCD-TR516 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 h a n d lin g t a p e s

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, remove 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 brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove

them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft 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.

Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

• 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 heavy object on it. This will damage the

cord and may 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.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video 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:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

– CCD-TR516 only

To 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 your nearest Sony dealer.

Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your

camcorder abroad, check the following points.

Po w e r so u rce s

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power

adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

Diffe re n ce in co lo r syst e m s

This 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.

Check the following list.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

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

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Tro u b le ch e ck

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source

and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Ca m co rd e r

Pow er

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power is not on.

• The battery pack is not installed.

m Install the battery pack. (p. 6)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

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

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 22)

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder

has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

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

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The camcorder does not operate when using a battery

pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 56)

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

• The battery pack has not been charged fully.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 7)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

m Use another battery pack. (p. 55)

While charging the battery pack, no

indicator appears or the indicator

flashes in the display window.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

m Connect it firmly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

Operation

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape is stuck to the drum.

m Eject the tape. (p. 10)

• The tape has run out.

START/ STOP does not operate.

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

• The POWER switch is set to PLAYER.

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 11)

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

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

• The START/ STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI

Recording stops in a few seconds.

GROUND SHOOTING

m Set it to . (p. 15)

(to be continued)

Tro u b le ch e ck

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 7, 22)

{ and 6 indicators flash and no

function except for cassette ejection

works.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 57)

The date or time indicator is flashing.

• You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than

2 seconds.

m The camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start

recording. Flashing will stop soon.

• The lithium battery is weak or dead.

m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 50)

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.

m Set it to PLAYER.

• The tape has run out.

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

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

m Set it to AUTO. (p. 36)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 36)

• The START/ STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI

The fader function does not work.

GROUND SHOOTING

m Set it to . (p. 15)

The date or time indicator

disappears.

• Reset the date and time. (p. 51)

Exposure adjustment or the

PROGRAM AE function does not

work.

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.

m Set it to OFF.

Picture

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

m Change locations.

A vertical band appears when a

subject such as lights or a candle

flame is shot against a dark

background.

• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

A vertical band appears when

shooting a very bright subject.

Tro u b le ch e ck

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The playback picture is not clear.

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.

m Set it to OFF. (p. 26)

The picture is “noisy”.

• The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 58)

An unknown picture is displayed in

the viewfinder.

• 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.

m Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 25)

The five digit code appears.

• The self-diagnosis function is activated.

m Check the code and solve the problem. (p. 66)

Picture is recorded in incorrect/

unnatural color.

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.

m Set it to OFF. (p. 30)

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON in a bright place.

m Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark

place. (p. 30)

Others

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The supplied Remote Commander

does not work. (CCD-TR516 only)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON. (p. 24)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

m Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.

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

• The batteries are dead.

m Insert new ones. (p. 72)

The beep sounds for 5 seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 57)

• Some troubles occured in your camcorder.

m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the

camcorder.

There is dust in the viewfinder.

(CCD-TR315 only)

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

Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display.

This function displays the camcorder‘s condition

with five digits (a combination of a letter and

figures) in the viewfinder or in the display

window. If this occurs, check the following code

chart. The five-digit display informs you of the

camcorder‘s current condition. The last two digits

(indicated by ππ) will differ depending on the

state of the camcorder.

Vie w fin d e r

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ππ:ππ

You can service the camcorder

yourself.

• E:ππ:ππ

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facilitiy.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

C:21:ππ

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 57)

• The video heads are dirty.

C:22:ππ

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLDcleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 58)

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

C:23:ππ

m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 56)

C:31:ππ

C:32:ππ

• A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the

camcorder.

m 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 you cannot service has

occurred.

E:61:ππ

E:62:ππ

m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the five digits.

(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

Sp e cifica t io n s

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

* Object invisible for the dark can

be shot with infrared lighting.

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Pow er requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Syst e m

Pow er consumption

23 W

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

In p u t a n d o u t p u t co n n e ct o rs

Video output

Helical scanning FM system

Output voltage

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating

mode

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, FM system

Audio output

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Monaural, Phone jack,

327 mV (at output impedance

47 kilohms) impedance less than

2.2 kilohms

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Usable cassette

8mm video format cassette

Hi8 or standard 8

Dimensions (Approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5V

Recording / Playback time (using

120 min. cassette)

SP mode: 2 hours

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

Mass (Approx.)

280 g

LP mode: 4 hours

MIC jack

excluding power cord

Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using

120 min. cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance

with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output

impedance 6.8 kilohms (ø 3.5 mm)

Monaural type

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

Image device

1⁄4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

Ge n e ra l

Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective:

approx. 250,000 pixels)

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

View finder

Electronic viewfinder

CCD-TR315: Monochrome

CCD-TR416/ TR516: Color

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording

CCD-TR315: 2.5 W

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm

CCD-TR315: 18× (Optical), 180×

(Digital)

CCD-TR416/ TR516: 2.4 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C

CCD-TR416: 18× (Optical), 220×

(Digital)

CCD-TR516: 18× (Optical),

330×(Digital)

Dimensions (Approx.)

107 x 107 x 193 mm (w/ h/ d)

Focal distance

4.1 - 73.8 mm

Mass (Approx.)

CCD-TR315: 790 g

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

39.4 - 709 mm

CCD-TR416/ TR516: 780 g

excluding the battery pack, lithium

battery, cassette and shoulder

strap

Color temperature

CCD-TR315: 930 g

Auto

CCD-TR416/ TR516: 920 g

including the battery pack NP-

F330, lithium battery CR2025,

cassette and shoulder strap

Minimum illumination

0.4 lux at F 1.4

0 lux ( in NightShot mode)*

Illumination range

0.4 lux to 100,000 lux

Microphone

Monaural type

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

!º

!¡

!™

!£

1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 17)

8 Pow er zoom lever (p. 14)

9 NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 30)

!º Display w indow (p. 74)

2 Built-in light (CCD-TR516 only)

(p. 46)

3 Lens cover

!¡ FADER button (p. 29)

4 POWER sw itch (p. 11)

5 FOCUS sw itch (p. 36)

6 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 36)

!™ 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.

7 Video control buttons (p. 19)

p STOP (stop)

!£ Lithium battery compartment (p. 50)

0 REW (rewind)

( PLAY (playback)

) FF (fastforward)

P PAUSE (pause)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

!¢

!ª

@º

@¡

@™

!∞

!§

@£

@¢

!¶

!•

!¢ DATE button (p. 44)

!ª BACK LIGHT button (p. 27)

@º TITLE button (p. 41)

!∞ TIME button (p. 44)

!§ COUNTER RESET button (p. 13)

!¶ START/STOP MODE sw itch (p. 15)

!• PROGRAM AE dial (p. 34)

@¡ PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 38)

@™ EXPOSURE button (p. 39)

@£ MENU button (p. 23)

@¢ Control dial (p. 23)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e Pa rt s

@∞

@§

@∞

#¡

#™

@¶

#£

#¢

#∞

@•

@ª

#º

@∞ View finder lens adjustment ring

(CCD-TR315 only) (p. 12) / View finder

lens adjustment lever (CCD-TR416/

TR516 only)

#¡ Eyecup

#™ BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9)

#£ START/STOP button (p. 11)

#¢ STANDBY sw itch (p. 11)

(p. 12)

@§ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR315

only) (p. 59)

#∞ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 73)

@¶ View finder (p. 12)

@• Battery mounting surface

@ª DC IN jack (p. 7, 22)

#º Hook for shoulder strap (p. 73)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e Pa rt s

#§

$™

#¶

#•

#ª

$º

$£

$¢

$∞

$§

$¶

$¡

#§ EJECT sw itch (p. 10)

$™ LIGHT sw itch (CCD-TR516 only)

(p. 46)

#¶ LANC l control jack

l stands for Local Application Control

Bus System. The l 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.

$£ 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

#• Cassette compartment (p. 10)

#ª Grip strap (p. 16)

$¶ Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 11)

$º RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 18)

$¡ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not

supplied). This jack also accepts a

“plug-in-power” microphone.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e Pa rt s

Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

– CCD-TR516 o n ly

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder

function identically.

1 Transmitter

3 DISPLAY button (p. 19)

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

4 START/STOP button (p. 11)

5 Pow er zoom button (p. 14)

2 Video control buttons (p. 19)

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight 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.

• This 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 p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Note on battery life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

At t a ch in g t h e sh o u ld e r st ra p

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

To w a t ch t h e d e m o n st ra t io n

You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system.

You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.

When NIGHTSHOT 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 holding 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 p set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

Vie w fin d e r

Disp la y w in d o w

!¶

!¡

0:00:00

STBY

!™

!£

!¢

40min

!ª

M.FADER

CINEMA

SEPIA

!•

AUTO DATE

12:00:00AM

!∞

!§

!¶

1 Recording mode indicator (p. 25)

!™ Tape counter (p. 13)/Self-diagnosis

functions indicator (p. 66)/5SEC mode

indicator (p. 15)

2 Playing back or recording in Hi8

format (CCD-TR516 only) (p. 53)

!£ Remaining tape indicator

3 Remaining battery time indicator

5min

0min

!¢ NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 30)

4 Exposure indicator (p. 39)/

Zoom indicator (p. 14)

!∞ AUTO DATE indicator (p. 11)/Date

indicator (p. 44)

5 FADER indicator (p. 29)

!§ Time indicator (p. 44)

6 Wide mode indicator (p. 31)

7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 38)

8 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 34)

9 Backlight indicator (p. 27)

0 Manual focusing (p. 36)

!¶ 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)

!¡ Standby/Recoring mode indicator (p.

11)/Video control mode indicator (p.

20)

!ª FULL charge indicator (p. 7)

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following:

≥≥... : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON.

0min

5min

C:21:00

CLEANING

CASSETTE

C:31:10

JUL

1999

1 The battery is w eak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

7 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 service facility.

2 The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3 The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

9 The lithium battery is w eak or is not

4 No tape has been inserted.

installed.

5 The tab on the tape is out (red).

6 Moisture condensation has occurred.

In d e x

A, B

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 12

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

................................................ 15

Auto focus ................................ 36

Backlight .................................. 27

Beep .......................................... 13

LANC ....................................... 71

Lithium battery ....................... 50

Self-diagnosis display ............ 66

Shoulder strap ......................... 73

Skip scan .................................. 20

Standby mode ......................... 12

M, N

Manual focus ........................... 36

Menu system ........................... 23

MIC (microphone) jack .......... 71

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 30

T, U, V

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

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

Tripod mounting .................... 16

Trouble check .......................... 63

C, D

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

Car battery ............................... 21

Charging battery ....................... 7

Cleaning video heads ............. 58

Clock set ................................... 51

Connection ............................... 18

COUNTER RESET .................. 13

DATE/ TIME ........................... 44

DEMO ................................ 25, 73

Digital zoom ............................ 14

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

O, P, Q

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

PICTURE EFFECT .................. 38

Playback pause ........................ 20

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

Power zoom ............................. 14

PROGRAM AE....................... 33

W, X, Y, Z

WIDE mode ............................. 31

WORLD TIME ......................... 52

Zoom ........................................ 14

Rec review ............................... 17

Recording mode ...................... 25

Remote control jack (LANC)

................................................ 71

Rewind ..................................... 19

EDIT .......................................... 26

Editing ...................................... 48

EDITSEARCH ......................... 17

Exposure .................................. 39

F, G, H, I, J, K

FADER ..................................... 29

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

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