
SONY61IT-Video Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsBetöre opemtini^ the unit, plecise read this manual Ihoroughlv, and retain it for future reference
VA-‘-v^hJ^ÉÉiiiyiliiikiMak«.' suro tliat the pi>wor souroo is installed. When vc'u u ant to record in the 1 iiSsystem, use HiS \ ideo cas
H Basic operationsMake siiro that tlio powor source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP N40DH switch is set to A • Before
m'jmmmm mTo stop recording momentarily [a]Pross Sl'AKT /S rOP ag.iin, I'lio ''STBY" indicator .ippo.irs in the viewfinde
mNotes on the tape counter• The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag ot several seconds
¡Ми ifeiiUsing the loom featureZooming is Л recording technique thtit lets von change tlie size of the subject in the scene.For more protessional-lo
MiMIm mSelecting the START/STOP modeYour Ciimcordcr has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a liveh \ ide
gnnml or hand-hold shots, \ im ll ^ot bottor rosiiits b\ holding the camcorder according to thetoll cnving suggosticins:• Hold the camcorder tirmh’ an
iUsing UDI1SUAKCH, vou can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder.(1) While pressing the small green button o
m(_oniHVt the Ctimcorher to \ our l'\' or \’C1\ l<> wateh tiie playback picture on the W screen. \\ hen iru>nitonnp the pla\ back p
You can monitor the playback picture in the \’ie\vtincler. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or
Welcome!C ongr.Uul.itions on \ our purch.iso ol this Son\' Hand\ c.im' c.inicordor. With \ our Handr c.uii, you am c.ipture lifo's prec
MMiMkVarious playback modesTo view a still picture (playback pause)Pivss II during pla\'back. I'o rosunie pla\'bauk, press II or ►.To
Advanced operationsYou can choose anv of tlio following pl'iwcr stuircos tor your caiucordor: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car batterv
Using the house current(1) Open the DC IN jack co\ er, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.(2) Connect the power cor
JiiitiiJtoHiiiUYou Ccin change the mode settings in the menu system to turther enjov the teatures andfunctions of the camcorder.(1) Press MFNU to dis
Note on changing the mode settingMenu items differ depending, on the sottine, of the I’t'lWhR switch to I’l iWF.R or CAMliRA.Selecting the mode s
El REC MODE* <SP/LP>• Select SP when recording; in SP (stanciard play) mode.•Select PP when recording in 1,P (long plav) mode.When a tape record
gjgllllilil WORLD TIME*Select this item to set the dock bv a time differenee.S REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>•Select Orr when \ ou do not want the camera re
iiiiiiiLJiWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.Press BA
Selecting the fader function^'lнl c.in l.ido in or out to i;i\ c \ our avoi ding n prolossional appearanco.VVlien the picture fades in, the sound
lullAUsing the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1) Whilo the camcorder is in Staridbx mode, press FADliR until tlie desired tado indicator tlashes.(2
Before you beginUsing this manual...4Checking supplied accessories...5Getting startedInstalli
Él1 111’ NightShot lunctioii eiiiibli’s you to shoot ii subject in a dark place. You can achit a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal an
Selecting the desired modeYt>u can record n cinemalike picture (ClNkMA) or a Ui;9 wide picture to watch on the 16:4 wide-screen TV (16:4 FLIIT.)QNE
Ш,‘ itkUk-Jfc’iUsing the wide mode function32You Ciin soiocf the wide mode (OI i', CiNi-MA, l(i:4t'UI .1.) in (he menu system (p. 24)To canc
MSelecting the best modeYou can select one of six I’ROGRAM Ai' (Auto Hxposure) modes to suit vour shooting situation, referring to the following.
mdrn^mHMMmtmfummamtUsing the PROGRAM AE function1 urn the PROGRAM AP dial to select the desired I^ROCiRAM AH mode.To turn off PROGRAM AETurn the PRCXi
imi^ìàjiWhen to use manual focusIn tho foilowing cases vou should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.[a] [b] [c] [d]/oao»Insuffi
Focusing manuallyшт mmWhen tocusing manudlh', tirst tocus in tolepl'u)to Lx'fore recording, and then reset the shot length.(1) Set FOCU
Selecting picture effectYou oun digitulK process initiges to obtain special eftects like those in films or on the TV.[c][d][e][f]PASTEL [a]The contras
Using picture effect function(1) Press I’lCTLlRP ER-F,CT.(2) Turn tlie control di.il to select the desired picture effect mode.To turn off picture ef
HittUsing picture effect function(1) Press PlC rUKH HFFHCr,(2) Turn tlie control dial to select the desired picture ettect modi'.To turn off pi
H Before you beginYhc instructions in this m.mual arc tor Iho lliii'o inoht-Is listed below . helore \'ou start reading this manual and oper
when to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manuallv under the tollowing Ctises.[a]• The background is too bright {back lighting)• Insufficient lig
Shooting with the sun behind your subjectIf the lis;ht souivo is bi'liind vi'ur subject, or in the tollowing sitiuitions, tlie subject wi be
^ ou can soled one o! oi^lit preset titles and two aistoin titles. ^ ou can also select the language, color, si/e and position ot titles.Superimposing
f . V« V.-.-.-. ITo superimpose the title from beginningAfter step 7, press STAK I /S ГОГ to st.irt recording.To superimpose the title while you ar
JlMilniliÜHiliil^ ou can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set the PCUVhR switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette
To edit a title you have storedIn step n, select C L SI OM1 or C L SI C)M2, depending iin which title you Wtint to edit, then change the title.Note\&a
Use this tcaturo to chock the tape condition botoro recording, so that voii can get the best possible picture (ORC).(1) While the camcorder is in Sta
иннмайй- CCD-TR516 only^ ou can use Ihe binll-in to suit vour shooting situatu^i. t he reconiniended distance between the subject and cainct^rder is a
mmRepJacing the bulbUse the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen la
'l oii сап croato \'our o\s n \ idoc> program b\' oJiting with an\- othor И S mm, HiH 1 hS, “ IV mini DV. IV nv, VHS VMS, SVHS S-VHS
iiiitiütigil I iftwitimii IIIÉHriiHIMiiAilMiiniHlillBCheck that the toikiwing accessories are supplied witli \amr camcorder.Wireless Remote Commander
I Additional information f''iiMhiiiiir mt ImJMiil iil'I'our caniairdcr is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the batt
mmmш iliJMllHiiChanging the lithium batteryWhen repUieing the lithium batter\', keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherrvise,
mdtmiM iAYou cun reset the date und time in the menu system.(1) While the enmeorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.(2) Turn the
•i.i“i A* . S«** -If*-^ou can tMsil\ ,sot the clock tor a local tune b\- a time dittorencc in the menu s\ stem.(1) While file camcorder is in the s
mIk»Selecting cassette types-CCD-TR516 onlyriiis Hi8 system is an extension ot the standard S mm system, and was de\ eloped to realize hi^lier picture
r “1 i - -f T- . -3--S - ,:" :'"-'-is^i«#'-^ -- ' -— ••- j-] his Mvtum shows \ ou how \ ou Ciin got tho nutst out ot
mmNotes on the rechargeable battery packCautionNever lea\’e the battery pack in temperatures above such as in a car parked in thesun or under direct
mm mmmIMMNotes on the "InfoLITHiUM" battery packWhat is "InfoLITHiUM"The "IntoTlTHIUM" is a lithiuni ie»n battorv pack
liMliMIIMoisture condensationIt the camcorder is brought directly trom a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on th
Video head cleaningl o onsuro iH)nrial rocording and dear pictures, clean the \ ideo heads. When tlie c* indicator and " ^ Cl I'AN INXi C AS
Getting startediltemrn^HotiMv usiii'j; N'our i.'cima'trdtT, \ oii first luvd to install and chai\i;o the battiT\' pack. This
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder-CCD-TR315 only(1) Remove the screw with a screwdri\ er (not supplied). Then, while sliding the KHhEASE knob,
PrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (batter\ pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).• Tor LX or AC operatiiMi, use the accesstn i
AC power adaptor• 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 p
I'.adi couutr\ or aroa has Us <vUvn oloctnc and I \' aolor svstoms. IkUoiv usni^ Vvuu' caincordof abroad, diock tho folicnving point
It run into .in\ problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power
mÊÊÊm mmmSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsYhv Ccissotto c.innot Iv ivniox oii trt>m the holdoi'.• The b.ittcrv i.s do.ul.Use a charged ba
SymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsThe playback picture is not clear.• EDIT is set to ON in the menu system. Set it to OFF. (p. 26)The picture is &
riu' camcordt,'!' has a soU-diai;nosis displa\.This tunctii^n displa\‘s tlic camcorder's condition with live dii;its (a combinatio
штÉÈ тшштVideo camera recorderSystemVìdeo recording system2 r(,itar\’ hoad''Hclii-'al scanning l'M s\ stcm Audio recording system
E] EDITSEARCH button (p. 17)Built-in light (CCD-TR516 only) (p- 46)[Sj Lens cover[4] POWER switch (p. 11)[5] FOCUS switch (p. 36)[6] NEAR/FAR di
Él шCharging the battery packCharge the batterx pack on a flat surface u ithout vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the tactcu'w(1
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m Viewfinder lens adjustment ring(CCD-TR315 only) (p. 12) / Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (CCD-TR416/ TR516 only)(P-12)[26] Eyecup RELEASE knob (CC
liMi>H EJECT switch (p. 10)[371 LANC C control jackC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The C control jack is used for controlling th
-Mo^nanSiSs,»^,: »Remote Commander- CCD-TR516 onlyrho buttons that ha\ o the saino name on the Romotn Comniandor as on tho camcorilor function iduntic
Note on battery lifeTht' batteries tor the Remote Commander last about b months under normal t>peration. When the batteries become weak or dea
>. > >, - .J„.V -., -rle. S t .- :-r-. -. *mf№SSKimi^Operation indicatorsViewfinderDisplay windowL2J-. .iiiBllWE Pullm-'88‘'88
It indicators flash in the \ icw liiulcr or in tire rtisplaN \\ inrtin\, chock the tollou ini;: i J... : \ ou can hear the beep sound when tlie lilili
IndexA, BAdjusting x'iowtinJer...12AN'l'I ClRt^UNOSIKXìriNC;...ISAlito focus...
i^MICharging timeBatteryF5,50F730F430pack (NP-)(supplied)F550F750F050Charging 150 210300time* (min.) (OOl050)(240)(330)The time roquirod for a tK’&apo
Ji -JMÉÈÉÈ MÉrnrnÈimÈÈIIìm IttiNote on remaining battery time indication during recordingRi'niaininj; b.iUor\' time is dispUived in the view
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