Sony CCD-TR515E User Manual

3-865-334-13 (1)Video CameraRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future refer

10Notes•“--- min” appears on the display until thecamcorder calculates remaining battery time.•Remaining battery time indication in thedisplay window

100Warning indicatorsIf indicators flash in the viewfinder or in thedisplay window, check the following:≥≥... : you can hear the beep sound when theBE

101Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ... 15ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

102Алфавитный указательА, Б, ВАвтоматическая фокусировка...50Автомобильный аккумулятор...

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11Getting started / Подготовка к эксплуатацииCCD-TR713EBattery Continuous Typicalpack (NP-) recording time* recording time**F330(supplied)125 (110) 65

12Note on remaining battery time indicationduring recordingRemaining battery time is displayed in theviewfinder. However, the indication may not bedis

13Getting started / Подготовка к эксплуатацииMake sure that the power source is installed.When you want to record in the Hi8 system, useHi8 video cass

14Basic operationsCamera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed, acassette is inserted and that the START/STOPMODE switch is set to .

15Basic operations / Основные операцииLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYSTART/STOPLOCKSTANDBYSTBY 0:35:20LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYTo stop recording momentarily [a]Pre

16Camera recordingNote on Standby modeIf you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5minutes while the cassette is inserted, thecamcorder turns off a

17Basic operations / Основные операцииNote on the AUTO DATE featureThe clock is set at the factory to London time forUnited Kingdom and to Paris time

18TWTW[a][b]Camera recordingZooming speed (Variable speedzooming)Move the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom, move it further for a faster zoo

19Basic operations / Основные операцииSelecting the START/STOP modeYour camcorder has three modes. These modesenable you to take a series of quick sh

2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyHandycamR camcorder. With your Handycamyou can capture life’s precious moments withsuperi

20Hints for bettershooting[b]For hand-held shots, you will get better resultsby holding the camcorder according to thefollowing suggestions:•Hold the

21Basic operations / Основные операцииHints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use atripodTry placing the camcorder on a tabl

22Checking therecorded pictureUsing EDITSEARCH, you can review the lastrecorded scene or check the recorded picture inthe viewfinder.(1)While pressing

23Basic operations / Основные операцииTo stop playbackRelease EDITSEARCH.To begin re-recordingPress START/STOP. Re-recording begins fromthe point you

24: Signal flow/ Передача сигналаConnect the camcorder to your TV or VCR towatch the playback picture on the TV screen.There are some ways to connect

25Basic operations / Основные операцииIf your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector(EUROCONNECTOR)Use the supplied 21-pin adaptor.To connect to a TV or VCR wi

26Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture in theviewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on aTV screen, after connecting the camco

27Basic operations / Основные операцииUsing the remote commander– CCD-TR425E/TR515E/TR713E onlyYou can control playback using the suppliedRemote Comma

28Various playback modesTo view a still picture (playbackpause)Press P during playback. To resume playback,press P or (.To locate a scene (picture se

29Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииAdvanced operationsUsing alternativepower sourcesYou can choose any of the following powersources

3Before you begin / Перед началом эксплуатацииTable of contentsEnglishBefore you beginUsing this manual...

30Using the mains(1)Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect theAC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on thecamcorder.(2)Connect the mains lead to the AC p

31Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the modesettingsYou can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the f

32Note on the menu displayDepending on the model of your camcorder, themenu display may be different from that in thisillustration.Note on changing th

33Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settings COMMANDER <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR425E/TR515E/TR713E only)•Select ON wh

34 ORC TO SET*Select this item to automatically adjust therecording condition to get the best possiblerecording.If you have already performed this

35Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settings WORLD TIME*Select this item to set the clock by a timedifference.

36Shooting withbacklightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackground, use the BACK LIGHT fu

37Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииBOUNCE(FADE IN only)/(Только FADE IN)Selecting the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give yo

38Using the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press FADER until the desired fade indicatorflashes.(2)Press STA

39Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииTo cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the indicator disappears.

4ОглавлениеРусскийПеред началом эксплуатацииИспользование данного руководства ... 5Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей... 7Подготовка к экспл

40The NightShot function enables you to shoot asubject in a dark place. You can achieve asatisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnalanimals for

41Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииNotes on the NightShot•Do not use the NightShot function in brightplaces (ex. outdoors).This may c

42[b]CINEMA[a][c][e][f]CINEMA16:9 FULL16:9 FULL[d]Selecting the desired modeYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA)or a 16:9 wide picture to watc

43Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the wide mode functionYou can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA,16:9FULL) in the menu system

44Using the PROGRAMAE functionSelecting the best modeYou can select one of six PROGRAM AE (AutoExposure) modes to suit your shooting situation,referri

45Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the PROGRAM AEfunctionTurn the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desiredPROGRAM AE mode.To turn

46[a] [b] [c] [d]Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain betterresults by adjusting the focus manually.•Insu

47Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииFocusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset

48Enjoying pictureeffectSelecting picture effectYou can digitally process images to obtain specialeffects like those in films or on the TV.PASTEL [a]T

49Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing picture effect function(1)Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2)Turn the control dial to select the desire

5Before you begin / Перед началом эксплуатацииBefore you beginThe instructions in this manual are for the fourmodels listed below. Before you start r

50[a][b]Adjusting theexposureWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under thefollowing cases.[a]•The background is too bright (back l

51Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииShooting with the sun behind your subjectIf the light source is behind your subject, or in thefoll

52Superimposing atitleYou can select one of eight preset titles and twocustom titles. You can also select the language,colour, size and position of ti

53Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииTo superimpose the title frombeginningAfter step 7, press START/STOP to startrecording.To superimp

54Making your owntitlesYou can make up to two titles and store them inthe camcorder. We recommend to set thePOWER switch to PLAYER or eject the casse

55Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииTo edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2,depending on which title you w

56Recording with thedate/timeBefore you start recording or during recording,press DATE or TIME. You can record the date ortime displayed in the viewf

57Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииOptimizing therecording conditionUse this feature to check the tape conditionbefore recording, so

58Using the built-inlight–CCD-TR515E/TR713E onlyYou can use the built-in light to suit yourshooting situation. The recommended distancebetween the sub

59Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииCAUTIONBe careful not to touch the lighting section,because the plastic window and surroundingsurf

6Using this manual[a][b]Note on TV colour systemsTV colour systems differ from country tocountry. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed a PAL syst

60CAUTION•When replacing the bulb, use only the SonyXB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to reducethe risk of fire.•To prevent possible burn hazard, disc

61Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операции– CCD-TR713E onlyWhen the SteadyShot function is working, thecamcorder compensates for camera-shak

62Editing onto anothertapeYou can create your own video programme byediting with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, miniDV, DV, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHS

63Additional information / Дополнительная информация(+) (--)-Additional informationChanging the lithiumbattery in the camcorderYour camcorder is suppl

64Changing the lithium batteryWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep thebattery pack or other power source attached.Otherwise, you will need to rese

65Additional information / Дополнительная информацияResetting the dateand timeYou can reset the date and time in the menusystem.(1)While the camcorder

66To correct the date and time settingRepeat the above procedure.To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME

67Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSimple setting of clockby time differenceYou can easily set the clock for a local time by atime di

68Usable cassettes andplayback modesSelecting cassette types– CCD-TR515E/TR713E onlyThis Hi8 system is an extension of the standard8 mm system, and wa

69Additional information / Дополнительная информацияUsable cassettes and playbackmodesWhen you play backThe playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/stan

7Before you begin / Перед началом эксплуатацииChecking suppliedaccessories123456Check that the following accessories are suppliedwith your camcorder.1

70Tips for using thebattery packThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAlways carry additio

71Additional information / Дополнительная информацияNotes on the rechargeablebattery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperaturesabove 60°C

72Tips for using the battery packNotes on the “InfoLITHIUM”battery packWhat is “InfoLITHIUM”The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery packwhich can e

73Additional information / Дополнительная информацияTips for using the battery packTo obtain more accurate remainingbattery indicationSet the camcorde

74Maintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may conde

75Additional information / Дополнительная информация[a] [b]Maintenance information andprecautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and cle

76Maintenance information andprecautions1212Removing dust from inside theviewfinder(1)Remove the screw with a screwdriver (notsupplied). Then, while s

77Additional information / Дополнительная информацияPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)or 8.4 V (AC power ada

78Maintenance information andprecautionsИнформация по уходу зааппаратом и предосторожности• Не позволяйте песку попасть ввидеокамеру. При использовани

79Additional information / Дополнительная информацияMaintenance information andprecautionsNotes on dry batteries– CCD-TR425E/TR515E/TR713E onlyTo avoi

8Before using your camcorder, you first need toinstall and charge the battery pack.This camcorder operates only with the“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L

80Using yourcamcorder abroadEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad, check the following po

81Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed.m Install the battery p

82Trouble checkSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTIGROUND SHOOTING .m Set it to . (p. 19)• The

83Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.m Set it to ON

84Признак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Не установлен батарейный блок.m Установите батарейный блок. (стр. 8)• Батарейный блок полностью разряд

85Additional information / Дополнительная информацияПроверка неисправностейПризнак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Переключатель START/STOP MODE

86Признак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Функция COMMANDER установлена на OFF в системеменю.m Установите ее на ON. (стр. 33)• Что-то закрывает

87Additional information / Дополнительная информацияFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove th

88Пятизначный дисплей Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения.• Произошла конденсация влаги.m Выньте кассету и оставьте видеокамеру по меньшеймере на

89Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIllumination range0.4 lux to 100,000 luxRecommended illuminationMore than 100 lux* Minimum illumin

9Getting started / Подготовка к эксплуатацииInstalling and charging thebattery packCharging the battery packCharge the battery pack on a flat surface

90РусскийТехнические характеристикиВидеокамераСистемаСистема видеозаписи2 вращающиеся головкиСистема ЧМ наклонноймеханической разверткиСистема аудиоза

91Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 22)2 LASER LINK button (CCD-TR713E only)(p. 25)3 Buil

92Identifying the parts!∞ DATE button (p. 56)!§ TIME button (p. 56)!¶ COUNTER RESET button (p. 16)!• START/STOP MODE switch (p. 19)!ª PROGRAM AE dial

93Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the Parts@§ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p. 15)@¶ Viewfinder (p. 15)@• Battery mo

94Identifying the Parts#§ Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 76)#¶ EJECT switch (p. 13)#• LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control BusSystem.

95Additional information / Дополнительная информацияRemote Commander– CCD-TR425E/TR515E/TR713E onlyThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Co

96Notes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct sunlight or illumination.Otherwise, the remote con

97Additional information / Дополнительная информацияAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooksfor the shoulder strap.

98Display window/Окошко дисплеяViewfinder/ВидоискательOperation indicatorsIdentifying the parts1 Recording mode indicator (p. 33)2 Playing back or rec

99Additional information / Дополнительная информация!™ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 14) /Video control mode indicator (p. 26)!£ Tape counter (