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- Page 1 3-868-320-71 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TR517 CCD-TR317/TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ... 47 Troubleshooting ... 49 Self-diagnosis display ... 52 Warning indicators and messages ... 53 Using your camcorder abroad ... 54 Maintenance information and precautions ... 55 Specifications ... 59 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ... 60... -
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Inserting a cassette Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. -
Page 5: Recording A Picture
CAMERA button. (CHARGE) PLAYER NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the battery pack. (p. 16) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears in the viewfinder. START/STOP Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. -
Page 6: Getting Started
The CCD-TR517 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TR517... -
Page 7: Precautions On Camcorder Care
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged [c]. -
Page 8: Checking Supplied Accessories
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 47) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. -
Page 9: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. - Page 11 Battery pack The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases –...
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Page 12: Charging Time
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. -
Page 13: Playing Time
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Wall Outlet
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. -
Page 15: Step 2 Inserting A Cassette
Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. -
Page 16: Recording - Basics
(4) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder. (CCD-TR317 only) POWER CAMERA... - Page 17 Recording a picture After recording (1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Eject the cassette. (3) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
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Page 18: Using The Zoom Feature
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W”... -
Page 19: Shooting Backlit Subjects (Back Light)
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 0:00:01 Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. -
Page 20: Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot)
While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. -
Page 21: Superimposing The Date And Time On Pictures
Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode. Press DATE to record the date. Press TIME to record the time. -
Page 22: Checking The Recording
Checking the recording – EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point. Hold down the +/–... -
Page 23: Playback - Basics
: Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. -
Page 24: Playing Back A Tape
Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on a TV screen after connecting your camcorder to a TV or VCR. You can also monitor the picture in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. -
Page 25: Various Playback Modes
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause mode or picture search. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. -
Page 26: Advanced Recording Operations
— Advanced Recording Operations — Using the wide mode You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. -
Page 27: To Cancel The Wide Mode
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-screen TVs. During recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF. -
Page 28: Using The Fader Function
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. STBY FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE * (Fade in only) 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. - Page 29 (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. FADER To cancel the fader function After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
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Page 30: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect
To turn the picture effect function off Press PICTURE EFFECT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. The picture is sepia. -
Page 31: Using The Program Ae Function
Landscape mode This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. - Page 32 •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.
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Page 33: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: – if you change the PROGRAM AE mode – if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON... -
Page 34: Focusing Manually
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object. -
Page 35: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 37). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. - Page 36 Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2.
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Page 37: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. -
Page 38: To Change A Title You Have Stored
Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. If you select [ The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. -
Page 39: Editing
Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. -
Page 40: Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. - Page 41 TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to PLAYER or CAMERA.
- Page 42 Notes on the LP mode • When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
- Page 43 ON Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted.
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Page 44: Resetting The Date And Time
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. -
Page 45: To Check The Preset Date And Time
1999 ˜ 2000 N · · · · n 2029 Auto date function When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 44). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). -
Page 46: Additional Information
Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the “XR” function show excellent picture quality when they are played back on an “XR” camcorder. The playback quality will be the normal quality of the standard 8 mm camcorder when video tapes recorded on an “XR” camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8 mm camcorder are played back on the “XR”... -
Page 47: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder
W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. - Page 48 (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: appears in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 52. - Page 50 • EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings. c Set it to OFF. (p. 40) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 56) Cause and/or Corrective Actions •...
- Page 51 Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 10) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Page 52: Self-Diagnosis Display
C:31:ss C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewfinder Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. -
Page 53: Warning Indicators And Messages
The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. (CCD-TR517 only) Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. -
Page 54: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. -
Page 55: Maintenance Information And Precautions
Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. - Page 56 When the playback pictures are still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If this is the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
- Page 57 •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
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Page 58: Battery Pack
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. •Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely. •Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer. -
Page 59: Specifications
7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording CCD-TR317 : 2.3 W CCD-TR517 : 1.9 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) -
Page 60: Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 34) 2 FOCUS switch (p. 34) 3 POWER switch (p. 16) 4 Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR317 only) (p. 56) 5 Eyecup (p. 56) 6 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 17) - Page 61 NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) w; Display window (p. 65) wa Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.
- Page 62 Identifying the parts and controls ws FADER button (p. 28) wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 19) wf EXPOSURE button (p. 33) Attaching the shoulder strap i e d s u p p l r a p l d e r s h o u t h e t a c...
- Page 63 Identifying the parts and controls wk DATE button (p. 21) wl TITLE button (p. 35) e; PROGRAM AE button (p. 31) ea TIME button (p. 21) es COUNTER RESET button (p. 16) ed PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 30)
- Page 64 Identifying the parts and controls ef Viewfinder (p. 17) eg EJECT switch (p. 15) eh LANC control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment.
- Page 65 (p. 20) qfAUTO DATE indicator (p. 45)/Date indicator (p. 21, 44) qgTime indicator (p. 21, 44) qhWarning indicators (p. 53) qjRecording lamp (CCD-TR317 only) (p. 16) qkDate or time indicator (p. 21, 44)/Tape counter indicator (p. 19)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 52)/Remaining battery time indicator (p.
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Page 66: Quick Function Guide
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) d a r k p l a c e • I n a s u n s s u c m e n r o n e n v i d a r •... - Page 67 Index A, B AC power adaptor ... 10 Adjusting viewfinder ... 17 A/V connecting cable ... 23, 39 BACK LIGHT ... 19 Battery pack ... 9 Beep ... 43 BOUNCE ... 28 C, D Charging battery ... 10 Clock set ... 44 Connection (viewing on TV) ...
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