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©1999 Sony Corporation
CCD-TR317/TR517
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
CCD-TR517
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam
®
camcorder. With your
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.
Welcome !
Getting started
3
Table of contents
Quick Start Guide ............................. 4
Getting started
Using this manual ................................... 6
Checking supplied accessories.............. 8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9
Installing the battery pack............... 9
Charging the battery pack............. 10
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture............................... 16
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 19
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
.................................................... 20
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ................................ 21
Checking the recording
– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 22
Playback – Basics
Connections for playback .................... 23
Playing back a tape ............................... 24
Advanced Recording
Operations
Using the wide mode ........................... 26
Using the fader function ...................... 28
Using special effects
– Picture effect................................. 30
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 31
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 33
Focusing manually................................ 34
Superimposing a title ........................... 35
Making your own titles ........................ 37
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 39
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings................ 40
Resetting the date and time ................. 44
Additional Information
Playback modes..................................... 46
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
Quick Function Guide .......................... 66
Quick Start Guide
4
Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with
its v mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. 15)
Connecting the power cord (p. 14)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9).
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
mark
on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
1Slide EJECT in the
direction of the arrow
while pressing the
small blue button.
2Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its window
facing out.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
EJECT
Quick Start Guide
5
L
O
C
K
START/STOP
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
Recording a picture (p. 16)
Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its
eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. (CCD-
TR317 only)
Monitoring the playback picture in the
viewfinder (p. 24)
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding
the viewfinder or the battery pack.
1Set the POWER switch to PLAYER
while pressing
the small green
button.
2Press m to rewind the tape.
3Press N to start playback.
1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
while pressing
the small green
button.
2Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The
picture appears in the viewfinder.
3Press the red button. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording,
press the red button again.
POWER
OFF
PLAYER
CAMERA
(CHARGE)
L
O
C
K
START/STOP
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
POWER
OFF
CAMERA
(CHARGE)
PLAYER
REW
PLAY
6
— Getting started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. 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
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
CCD- TR317 TR517
Viewfinder B/W color
Getting started
7
[a] [b] [c]
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
The viewfinder is manufactured using high-precision technology.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue,
green or white) that constantly appear in the viewfinder. These points occur
normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in
any way.
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
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].
Using this manual
8
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.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
12
3
45
4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 23)
5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 62)
9
Getting started
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
RELEASE down.
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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
BATT RELEASE
10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
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.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The remaining
battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
POWER
OFF
PLAYER
CAMERA
(CHARGE)
1
2
4
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Additional Information
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: ss:ss
appears in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 52.
In the recording mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.
c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 24)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 55)
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5
minutes.
c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16)
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 17)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 34)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 34)
• The video heads may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 56)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
• This is not a malfunction.
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 43)
(Continued on the following page)
START/STOP does not operate.
The power goes off.
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The x indicator flashes in the
viewfinder.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
An unknown picture is displayed in
the viewfinder.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
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