Before You Begin Using This Manual - Sony CCD-TR315/TR416 Operating Instructions Manual

Before you begin
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed below. Before you start
reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the
bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TR516 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-TR516 only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
Types of differences
CCD-
System
Digital zoom
Remote sensor
Viewfinder
Built-in light
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.
Precaution on copyright
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
•– CCD-TR416/TR516 only
The color viewfinder is manufactured using high-precision technology. However,
there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in
color) that constantly appear in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. 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].
•Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
[a]
4
TR315 TR416
h h
180 220
— —
B/W Color
— —
[b]
TR516
H
330
r
Color
r