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- Page 1 Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TR516 CCD-TR315/TR416 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 3-865-332-62 (1) CCD-TR516...
- Page 2 Welcome! 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Usable cassettes and playback modes ... 53 Tips for using the battery pack ... 54 Maintenance information and precautions ... 57 Using your camcorder abroad ... 62 Trouble check ... 63 Self-diagnosis display ... 66 Specifications ... 67 Identifying the parts ... 68 Warning indicators ... -
Page 4: Before You Begin Using This Manual
Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. -
Page 5: Checking Supplied Accessories
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. 5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 72) CCD-TR516 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corporation. -
Page 7: Charging The Battery Pack
1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged. POWER... -
Page 8: Charging Time
Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C. ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. - Page 9 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 25).
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Page 10: Inserting A Cassette
Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TR516 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 11: Basic Operations Camera Recording
When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 52). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). -
Page 12: To Focus The Viewfinder Lens
Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. - Page 13 (SP or LP) mode. Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select “OFF”...
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Page 14: Using The Zoom Feature
Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away) Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. -
Page 15: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode
Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). -
Page 16: Hints For Better Shooting
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, 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 the camcorder. -
Page 17: Checking The Recorded Picture
(3) Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search). -
Page 18: Connections For Playback
Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/V connecting cable, connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. Set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. -
Page 19: Playing Back A Tape
You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. -
Page 20: Various Playback Modes
LP mode. •Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes. •When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. •Horizontal noise appears at the center, or top and bottom of the screen when you play back a tape in reverse. -
Page 21: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources
Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. -
Page 22: Using The House Current
Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”... -
Page 23: Changing The Mode Settings
[MENU] : END MENU Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from that in this illustration. RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 icon to erase the menu display. -
Page 24: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item
Ò REMAIN* <AUTO/ON> •Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar: – for about 8 seconds after the camcorder turns on and calculates the remainder of the tape. – for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape. - Page 25 •Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode. When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder.
- Page 26 Changing the mode settings WORLD TIME* Select this item to set the clock by a time difference. REC LAMP* <ON/OFF> •Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up. •Normally select ON.
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Page 27: Shooting With Backlighting
Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. -
Page 28: Using The Fader Function
Using the FADER function Selecting the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When the picture fades in, the sound gradually increases. When the picture fades out, the sound gradually decreases. STBY FADER M.FADER (mosaic) - Page 29 Using the FADER function Using the fader function When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing. When fading out [b] (1) During recording, press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes.
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Page 30: Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot)
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this function. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash. -
Page 31: Using The Wide Mode Function
Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL). CINEMA CINEMA 16:9 FULL 16:9 FULL CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide. - Page 32 Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function You can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:9FULL) in the menu system (p. 24). To cancel wide mode Select OFF in the menu system. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode.
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Page 33: Using The Program Ae Function
Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event. a Soft Portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen. - Page 34 •In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.
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Page 35: Focusing Manually
Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. •Insufficient light [a] •Subjects with little contrast – walls, sky, etc. [b] •Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •Horizontal stripes [d] •Subjects through frosted glass •Subjects beyond nets, etc. - Page 36 Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder. (2) Move the power zoom lever to the “T” side in the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches the end.
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Page 37: Enjoying Picture Effect
Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the PASTEL [a] The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. ART [b] The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. -
Page 38: Using Picture Effect Function
PICTURE EFFECT To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder goes out. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. PASTEL NEG. ART SEPIA B & W... -
Page 39: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. - Page 40 To get the best color, you must maintain a sufficient light level. Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when usnig the NightShot function. When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you change the setting of PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode.
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Page 41: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. Superimposing titles (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. - Page 42 Superimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginning After step 7, press START/STOP to start recording. To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep is not heard.
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Page 43: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set the POWER switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 20 characters. -
Page 44: Recording With The Date/Time
You cannot enter over 20 characters title. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1. -
Page 45: Optimizing The Recording Condition
(3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial. “START/STOP KEY” flashes. (4) Press START/STOP. The camcorder takes about 5 – 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode. MENU Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures. -
Page 46: Using The Built-In Light (Ccd-Tr516 Only)
•The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •When you do not use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. - Page 47 Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) While pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire, remove the unit.
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Page 48: Editing Onto Another Tape
(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode. (4) First press P on the camcorder, and after a few seconds press P of the VCR to start editing. To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4. -
Page 49: Additional Information Changing The Lithium Battery In The Camcorder
I 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 50 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery.
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Page 51: Resetting The Date And Time
Resetting the date and time You can reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select (3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. -
Page 52: Simple Setting Of Clock By Time Difference
Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 53: Usable Cassettes And Playback Modes
“XR” camcorder. When a video tape recorded by this “XR” camcorder is played back on a conventional 8 camcorder or when a video tape recorded on a conventional 8 camcorder is played back on this “XR”... -
Page 54: Tips For Using The Battery Pack
When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the... - Page 55 •Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
- Page 56 How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as how the autofocusing is working. While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power.
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Page 57: Maintenance Information And Precautions
Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time. -
Page 58: Video Head Cleaning
[a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.) Caution Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. - Page 59 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder – CCD-TR315 only (1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sliding the RELEASE knob, turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a blower sold on the market.
- Page 60 •Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust with some protector such as Sony sports pack. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
- Page 61 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 62: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Difference in color systems This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. -
Page 63: Trouble Check
Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder Power Symptom The power is not on. - Page 64 Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 7, 22) • Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour. (p. 57) • You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds.
- Page 65 Set it to OFF. (p. 26) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 58) • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to...
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Page 66: Self-Diagnosis Display
Five-digit display C:21:ππ C:22:ππ C:23:ππ C:31:ππ C:32:ππx E:61:ππ E:62:ππ If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewfinder Self-diagnosis display •C:ππ:ππ You can service the camcorder yourself. •E:ππ:ππ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facilitiy. -
Page 67: Specifications
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 min. -
Page 68: Identifying The Parts
!™ Tripod receptacle (p. 16) 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 the camcorder. !£ Lithium battery compartment (p. 50) !º !¡... - Page 69 Identifying the parts !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !• !¢ DATE button (p. 44) !∞ TIME button (p. 44) !§ COUNTER RESET button (p. 13) !¶ START/STOP MODE switch (p. 15) !• PROGRAM AE dial (p. 34) !ª BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) @º...
- Page 70 Identifying the Parts @∞ @¶ @• @ª #º @∞ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (CCD-TR315 only) (p. 12) / Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (CCD-TR416/ TR516 only) (p. 12) @§ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR315 only) (p. 59) @¶ Viewfinder (p. 12) @• Battery mounting surface @ª...
- Page 71 Identifying the Parts #§ #¶ #• #ª $º $¡ #§ EJECT switch (p. 10) #¶ LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it.
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Page 72: Remote Commander
•This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper. -
Page 73: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Identifying the parts Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time. - Page 74 Identifying the parts Operation indicators Viewfinder M.FADER CINEMA SEPIA 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 25) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TR516 only) (p. 53) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (p. 39)/ Zoom indicator (p. 14) 5 FADER indicator (p.
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Page 75: Warning Indicators
8 Some other trouble has occurred. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 66). If the display does not disappear, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. 0min... -
Page 76: Index
Editing ... 48 EDITSEARCH ... 17 Exposure ... 39 F, G, H, I, J, K FADER ... 29 House current ... 22 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan LANC ... 71 Lithium battery ... 50 M, N Manual focus ... 36 Menu system ...