Sony CCD-TR516E User Manual

3-865-335-13 (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

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11Getting started / Подготовка к эксплуатацииCCD-TR516EBattery Continuous Typicalpack (NP-) recording time* recording time**F330(supplied)135 (120) 70

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 операцииTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicatorappears in the viewfinder (Standby

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 Sydney time forAustralia and New Zealand models,

18Camera recordingZooming speed (Variable speedzooming)Move the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom, move it further for a faster zoom.When you

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 операцииPlaying back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture in theviewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on aT

26Using the remote commander– CCD-TR516E onlyYou can control playback using the suppliedRemote Commander. Before using the RemoteCommander, insert th

27Basic operations / Основные операцииVarious playback modesTo view a still picture (playbackpause)Press P during playback. To resume playback,press

28Advanced operationsUsing alternativepower sourcesYou can choose any of the following powersources for your camcorder: battery pack, mainsand 12/24 V

29Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the mains(1)Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect theAC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on

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

30Changing the modesettingsYou can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder.(1)Press MEN

31Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииNote on the menu displayDepending on the model of your camcorder, themenu display may be different

32Changing the mode settings COMMANDER <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR516Eonly)•Select ON when using the supplied RemoteCommander for the camcorder.•Select O

33Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операции ORC TO SET*Select this item to automatically adjust therecording condition to get the best pos

34Changing the mode settings WORLD TIME*Select this item to set the clock by a timedifference. REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>•Select OFF when you do n

35Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииShooting withbacklightingWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a sub

36BOUNCE(FADE IN only)/(Только FADE IN)Selecting the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.When the pic

37Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press FADER un

38To cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the indicator disappears.When the date or time indicator and title aredisp

39Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииThe NightShot function enables you to shoot asubject in a dark place. You can achieve asatisfactor

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40Notes on the NightShot•Do not use the NightShot function in brightplaces (ex. outdoors).This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.•The following

41Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииSelecting the desired modeYou can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA)or a 16:9 wide picture to wa

42Using the wide mode functionYou can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA,16:9FULL) in the menu system (p. 32).To cancel wide modeSelect OFF in the menu

43Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the PROGRAMAE functionSelecting the best modeYou can select one of six PROGRAM AE (AutoExpos

44Using the PROGRAM AEfunctionTurn the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desiredPROGRAM AE mode.To turn off PROGRAM AESet the PROGRAM AE dial to the r pos

45Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииFocusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain betterresults by

46Focusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset the shot length.(1)Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f ind

47Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииEnjoying pictureeffectSelecting picture effectYou can digitally process images to obtain specialef

48Using picture effect function(1)Press PICTURE EFFECT.(2)Turn the control dial to select the desiredpicture effect mode.Enjoying picture effectTo tur

49Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииAdjusting theexposureWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under thefollowing ca

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

50Shooting with the sun behind your subjectIf the light source is behind your subject, or in thefollowing situations, the subject will be recordedtoo

51Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииSuperimposing atitleYou can select one of eight preset titles and twocustom titles. You can also s

52To superimpose the title frombeginningAfter step 7, press START/STOP to startrecording.To superimpose the title while youare recordingAfter pressing

53Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииMaking your owntitlesYou can make up to two titles and store them inthe camcorder. We recommend t

54To edit a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2,depending on which title you want to edit, thenchange the title.NoteYou cannot e

55Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииRecording with thedate/timeBefore you start recording or during recording,press DATE or TIME. You

56Optimizing therecording conditionUse this feature to check the tape conditionbefore recording, so that you can get the bestpossible picture (ORC).(1

57Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the built-inlight– CCD-TR516E onlyYou can use the built-in light to suit yourshooting situat

58CAUTIONBe careful not to touch the lighting section,because the plastic window and surroundingsurfaces are hot while the light is on. Itremains hot

59Advanced operations / Усовершенствованные операцииCAUTION•When replacing the bulb, use only the SonyXB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to reducethe r

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

60Editing 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

61Additional information / Дополнительная информацияAdditional informationChanging the lithiumbattery in the camcorderYour camcorder is supplied with

62Changing the lithium batteryWhen replacing the lithium battery, keep thebattery pack or other power source attached.Otherwise, you will need to rese

63Additional information / Дополнительная информацияResetting the dateand timeYou can reset the date and time in the menusystem.(1)While the camcorder

64To correct the date and time settingRepeat the above procedure.To check the preset date and timePress DATE to display the date indicator.Press TIME

65Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSimple setting of clockby time differenceYou can easily set the clock for a local time by atime di

66Usable cassettes andplayback modesSelecting cassette types– CCD-TR516E onlyThis Hi8 system is an extension of the standard8 mm system, and was devel

67Additional information / Дополнительная информацияUsable cassettes and playbackmodesWhen you play backThe playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/stan

68Tips for using thebattery packThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAlways carry additio

69Additional information / Дополнительная информацияNotes on the rechargeablebattery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperaturesabove 60°C

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

70Tips for using the battery packNotes on the “InfoLITHIUM”battery packWhat is “InfoLITHIUM”The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery packwhich can e

71Additional information / Дополнительная информацияTips for using the battery packTo obtain more accurate remainingbattery indicationSet the camcorde

72Maintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may conde

73Additional information / Дополнительная информация[a] [b]Maintenance information andprecautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and cle

74Maintenance information andprecautions1212Removing dust from inside theviewfinder– CCD-TR315E only(1)Remove the screw with a screwdriver (notsupplie

75Additional information / Дополнительная информацияPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)or 8.4 V (AC power ada

76Maintenance information andprecautions•Do not let sand get into the camcorder. Whenyou use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in adusty place, prote

77Additional information / Дополнительная информацияMaintenance information andprecautionsNotes on dry batteries– CCD-TR516E onlyTo avoid possible dam

78Using yourcamcorder abroadEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad, check the following po

79Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed.m Install the battery p

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

80PictureTrouble checkSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTIGROUND SHOOTING .m Set it to . (p. 19

81Additional information / Дополнительная информацияSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.m Set it to ON

82Признак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Не установлен батарейный блок.m Установите батарейный блок. (стр. 8)• Батарейный блок полностью разряд

83Additional information / Дополнительная информацияПроверка неисправностейПризнак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Переключатель START/STOP MODE

84Признак Причина и/или действия по устранению• Функция COMMANDER установлена на OFF в системеменю.m Установите ее на ON. (стр. 32)• Что-то закрывает

85Additional information / Дополнительная информацияFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove th

86Пятизначный дисплей Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения.• Произошла конденсация влаги.m Выньте кассету и оставьте видеокамеру по меньшеймере на

87Additional information / Дополнительная информация* Minimum illumination expressesthe light level a camcorderrequires to produce a picture.Visible m

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89Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 22)2 Built-in light (CCD-TR516E only) (p. 57)3 Lens c

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

90Identifying the parts!¢ DATE button (p. 55)!∞ TIME button (p. 55)!§ COUNTER RESET button (p. 16)!¶ START/STOP MODE switch (p. 19)!• PROGRAM AE dial

91Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the Parts@∞ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (CCD-TR315E only) (p. 15) / Viewfinder len

92Identifying the Parts#§ EJECT switch (p. 13)#¶ LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control BusSystem. The l control jack is used for

93Additional information / Дополнительная информацияRemote Commander– CCD-TR516E onlyThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on

94Notes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct sunlight or illumination.Otherwise, the remote con

95Additional information / Дополнительная информацияAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooksfor the shoulder strap.

96Viewfinder/ВидоискательOperation indicatorsIdentifying the parts1 Recording mode indicator (p. 32)2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format(CCD-TR51

97Additional information / Дополнительная информация!¡ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 14) /Video control mode indicator (p. 25)!™ Tape counter (

98Warning indicatorsIf indicators flash in the viewfinder or in thedisplay window, check the following:≥≥... : you can hear the beep sound when theBEE

99Additional information / Дополнительная информацияIndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder .... 15ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.........