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Sony Handycam CCD-TR411E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Инструкция по эксплуатации
Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите,
пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для
дальнейших справок.
CCD-TR845E
CCD-TR840E/TR845E
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR640E
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Инструкция по эксплуатации Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите, пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для дальнейших справок. CCD-TR845E CCD-TR840E/TR845E CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/ TR640E ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 English 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ... 5 Checking supplied accessories ... 7 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack ... 8 Inserting a cassette ... 13 Basic operations Camera recording ... 14 Using the zoom feature ... 17 Selecting the START/STOP mode ...
  • Page 4 Русский Оглавление Перед началом эксплуатации Использование данного руководства ... 5 Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей ... 7 Подготовка к эксплуатации Установка и зарядка батарейного блока ... 8 Вставка кассеты ... 13 Основные операции Запись с помощью видеокамеры ... 14 Использование функции наезда видеокамеры...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six 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-TR845E is the model used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 6 Using this manual Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

  • Page 7: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RMT-708 RMT-717 or/или 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) RMT-708: CCD-TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E RMT-717: CCD-TR845E 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 9, 32) 3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corporation. Installing the battery pack (1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug's 4 mark up.
  • Page 10 The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E Battery Continuous pack recording time* recording time** NP-F330 130 (115)
  • Page 11 Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TR640E Battery Continuous pack recording time* recording time** NP-F330 125 (110) (supplied) NP-F530 215 (190) NP-F550 250 (220) NP-F730 430 (385) NP-F750 510 (460) NP-F930 680 (610) NP-F950 780 (700) CCD-TR840E/TR845E Battery Continuous pack recording time* recording time** NP-F330 120 (105)
  • Page 12 Installing and charging the battery pack Note on remaining battery time indication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 13: 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-TR840E/TR845E only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    (p. 76). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day. (CCD-TR411E/ TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E only) (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.
  • Page 15 Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette. START/STOP Note There is a little wear on the battery pack which is...
  • Page 16 Camera recording 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 17: Using The Zoom Feature

    “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Запись с помощью видеокамеры Примечание к функции AUTO DATE – Только CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/ TR640E/TR840E Часы установлены на заводе на лондоское время для моделей Соединенного Королевства и на парижское время для моделей других европейских стран. Вы...
  • Page 18 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position. Notes on digital zoom •More than 16x (CCD-TR411E/TR412E) or 18x (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E) zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T”...

  • Page 19: 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 (normal mode).

  • Page 20: Hints For Better Shooting

    Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a]. •Place your right elbow against your side.
  • Page 21 If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

  • Page 22: Checking The Recorded Picture

    Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the –...
  • Page 23 Checking the recorded picture To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. To begin re-recording Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

  • Page 24: Connections For Playback

    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. CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E : Signal flow/ Передача сигнала Соединения для воспроизведения...
  • Page 25 Connections for playback CCD-TR840E/TR845E S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow/ Передача сигнала – CCD-TR840E/TR845E only If your TV or VCR has an S video jack, connect using the S video connecting cable (not supplied) [a] to obtain a high quality picture . If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video connecting cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/...

  • Page 26: Playing Back A Tape

    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 27 Playing back a tape Using the remote commander – CCD-TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander, insert the R6 (size AA) batteries. To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 28 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan)
  • Page 29 This is normal. (CCD-TR845E only) •You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E only). Displaying the date or time when you recorded - Data Code function –...
  • Page 30 Playing back a tape To display the date or time when you recorded Press DATE or TIME on the camcorder. To make the date or time disappear, press it again. To display the date and time when you recorded, press TIME (or DATE) after pressing DATE (or TIME).

  • Page 31: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources

    Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP- F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Size LR6 (AA) Sony battery case Alkaline EBP-L7 battery In the car 12 V or 24 V Sony car battery car battery charger DC-V515A Notes on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing...

  • Page 32: Using The Mains

    Using alternative power sources Using the mains (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to the mains. WARNING The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
  • Page 33 Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Refer to the operating instructions of your car battery charger.

  • Page 34: Changing The Mode Settings

    Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then press the dial.
  • Page 35 Changing the mode settings Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Note on changing the mode setting Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to PLAYER or CAMERA.
  • Page 36 Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM* <ON/OFF> •Select ON to activate digital zooming. •Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 16x (CCD-TR411E/ TR412E) or 18x (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E/TR845E) zoom. 16:9WIDE* <OFF/CINEMA/16:9FULL> •Normally select OFF.
  • Page 37 If you have already performed this function, “ORC ON” is displayed. CLOCK SET* Reset the date or time. AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR411E/ TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E only) •Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. •Select OFF to not record the date.
  • Page 38 Changing the mode settings DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF> •Select ON to make the demonstration appear. •Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode. Notes on DEMO MODE •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette.
  • Page 39 Changing the mode settings Items for PLAYER mode only HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2> (CCD-TR840E/ TR845E only) •Normally select STEREO. •Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape. EDIT <ON/OFF> •Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Using The Fader Function (Ccd-Tr511E/ Tr640E/Tr840E/Tr845E Only)

    Using the FADER function – CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only 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.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Using the FADER function To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears. When the date or time indicator and title are displayed The date or time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out. When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or You cannot use the fader function.

  • Page 44: Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot) (Ccd- Tr511E/Tr640E/Tr840E/Tr845E Only)

    Shooting in the dark (NightShot) – CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only 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. This function may record picture nearly in monochrome.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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. 34). 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...

  • Page 47: 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 theatre or a formal event.
  • Page 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function Turn the PROGRAM AE dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. To turn off program AE Set the PROGRAM AE dial to the r position. Notes on focus setting •In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach &...

  • Page 49: Focusing Manually (Ccd-Tr511E/Tr640E/ Tr840E/Tr845E Only)

    Focusing manually – CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only 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 50 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.

  • Page 51: Enjoying Picture Effect

    Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. PASTEL [a] The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. ART [b] The colour and brightness of the picture is reversed.
  • Page 52 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. 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.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Exposure (Ccd-Tr511E/ Tr640E/Tr840E/Tr845E Only)

    Adjusting the exposure – CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only 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 54 Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene.

  • Page 55: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the language, colour, size and position of titles. Superimposing titles (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the dial.
  • Page 56 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. To select the language of preset title When you want to select the language, select before step 2.

  • Page 57: 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. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

  • Page 58: Re-Recording A Picture In The Middle Of A Recorded Tape (Ccd-Tr845E Only)

    Making your own titles To edit a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the title. Note You can not 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.
  • Page 59 Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the + (forward playback) or – (reverse playback) side of EDITSEARCH, and release the button where you want to end the insertion [b].

  • Page 60: Recording With The Date/Time

    Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape Notes on re-recording •The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it is played back. •If you re-record on the portion which contains non-recorded section, the zero memory function may not work correctly.

  • Page 61: Optimizing The Recording Condition

    Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select Ò, then press the dial.

  • Page 62: Releasing The Steadyshot Function (Ccd- Tr640E/Tr840E/Tr845E Only)

    Releasing the STEADYSHOT function – CCD-TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. indicator lights up when you release the Steady Shot function.

  • Page 63: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Date (Ccd-Tr845E Only)

    Searching the boundaries of recorded date – CCD-TR845E only You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Data Code automatically recorded on the tape. There are two modes: •Searching for the beginning of a specific date, and playing back from there (Date Search) •Searching for the beginning of all days, one after another, playing back about 10 seconds of each (Date Scan)
  • Page 64 Searching the boundaries of recorded date To scan the beginning of all days (1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander twice. (3) Press 0 or ). Date Scan starts. POWER CAMERA PLAYER DATE DATE SEARCH To stop searching or scanning...

  • Page 65: - Ccd-Tr845E Only

    Returning to a pre- registered position – CCD-TR845E only Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. Use the tape counter. If the RC time code appears, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.

  • Page 66: Locating The Marking Position (Ccd-Tr845E Only)

    Returning to a pre-registered position Notes on the tape counter •Something must be recorded on the tape in order for the tape counter to function. Tape counter does not work on a blank tape. •There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the actual time.
  • Page 67 Locating the marking position When marking during recording or playback Press INDEX MARK on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. Notes on marking •Make sure you mark index signals at more than two-minute intervals. Otherwise, you may not be able to search for them correctly.
  • Page 68 Locating the marking position Scanning the beginning of each marking position – index scan (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback. (2) Press 0 or ). The tape rewinds or advances rapidly and plays back for approximately 10 seconds from the point on which the index signal was marked.
  • Page 69 Locating the marking position Locating the desired marking position – index search (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode. (2) Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired programme is displayed in the viewfinder. (3) Press 0 or ).
  • Page 70 Locating the marking position Erasing an index signal (1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function. (2) Press ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the desired programme plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder returns to index scan when you used index scan in step 1.

  • Page 71: Writing The Rc Time Code On A Recorded Tape (Ccd-Tr845E Only)

    Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape – CCD-TR845E only You can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. Before you begin, we recommend to set COUNTER to TIME CODE in the menu system so that you can view the RC time code.
  • Page 72 Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the camcorder to playback pause mode.

  • Page 73: Editing Onto Another Tape

    Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programme by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 74: Additional Information

    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 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 75: Changing The Lithium Battery In The Camcorder

    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.

  • Page 76: 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 the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
  • Page 77 Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure. To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

  • Page 78: 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 the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the dial.

  • Page 79: Usable Cassettes And Playback Modes

    Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types – CCD-TR840E/TR845E only This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize higher picture quality. You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera.
  • Page 80 Usable cassettes and playback modes When you play back The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/ standard 8 mm) are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

  • Page 81: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery...
  • Page 82 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. The battery pack heats up During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up.
  • Page 83 However, if you use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes. “InfoLITHIUM“ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under.
  • Page 84 Tips for using the battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more. •If the indication seems incorrect, recharge the battery pack fully (Full charge*).

  • Page 85: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the 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 the unit may not operate correctly.

  • Page 86: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads. Note If the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Информация по уходу за аппаратом и предосторожности...
  • Page 87 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (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 commercially available blower.
  • Page 88 •Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the 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.
  • Page 89 Maintenance information and precautions •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. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
  • Page 90 •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. Информация по уходу за аппаратом и предосторожности...

  • Page 91: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour 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.

  • Page 92: Trouble Check

    English 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...
  • Page 93 Trouble check Symptom Recording stops in a few seconds. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. { and 6 indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works. The date or time indicator is flashing. The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed.
  • Page 94 Set it to OFF. (p. 34) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 86) • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to...

  • Page 95: Проверка Неисправностей

    Если у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании видеокамеры, воспользуйтесь следующей таблицей для отыскания и устранения проблемы. Если трудности все еще остаются, то отсоедините источник питания и обратитесь к Вашему дилеру Sony или на местное уполномоченное предприятие по обслуживанию Sony. Видеокамера Питание...
  • Page 96 Проверка неисправностей Признак Запись останавливается через несколько секунд. Кассета не может быть вынута из держателя. Мигают индикаторы { и 6, и никакие функции, за исключением выталкивания кассеты, не работают. Мигает индикатор даты или времени. Лента не перемещается при нажатии кнопки видеоконтроля. Не...
  • Page 97 Установите ее на OFF. (стр. 34) • Возможно загрязнены видеоголовки. m Очистите видеоголовки с использованием очистительной кассеты V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD фирмы Sony (не прилагается). (стр. 86) • Если истечет 10 минут после того, как Вы установите выключатель POWER в положение CAMERA без...

  • Page 98: Self-Diagnosis Display

    Five-digit display C:21:ππ C:22:ππ C:23:ππ C:31:ππ C:32:ππ 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 99: Дисплей Самодиагностики

    состояния видеокамеры. Пятизначный дисплей C:21:ππ C:22:ππ C:23:ππ C:31:ππ C:32:ππ E:61:ππ E:62:ππ Если Вы не можете решить проблему, то свяжитесь с Вашим дилером Sony или местным уполномоченным предприятием Sony. Видоискатель Дисплей самодиагностики •C:ππ:ππ Вы можете выполнить техническое обслуживание видеокамеры самостоятельно. •E:ππ:ππ...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder Monochrome Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7⁄16 in.) CCD-TR411E: 16 (Optical), 32 (Digital) CCD-TR412E: 16 (Optical), 64 (Digital) CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E: (Optical), 72 (Digital) CCD-TR845E: 18 (Optical), 72...
  • Page 101 Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E: 2.5 W CCD-TR640E: 2.6 W CCD-TR840E/TR845E: 2.7 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 102: Технические Характеристики

    механической развертки Система аудиозаписи Вращающиеся головки, система ЧМ Видеосигнал Цветовой сигнал PAL, стандарт CCIR Используемые кассеты Кассеты 8-мм видеоформата CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/ TR640E: 8-мм стандарт CCD-TR840E/TR845E: Hi 8 или 8-мм стандарт Время записи/ воспроизведения (с использованием 90 мин. кассеты) Режим SP: 1 час и 30 минут...
  • Page 103 Температура хранения От –20° С до +60° С (от -4° F до 140° F) Размеры (приблиз.) 209 мм (ш/в/г) Масса (приблиз.) CCD-TR411E/TR412E: 790 г CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/ TR845E: 800 г не включая батарейного блока, литиевой батарейки, кассеты и плечевого ремня CCD-TR411E/TR412E: 930 г...

  • Page 104: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts 1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 22) 2 Intelligent accessory shoe (CCD-TR840E/ TR845E only) (p. 111)/Accessory shoe (CCD- TR511E/TR640E only) 3 Lens cover 4 POWER switch (p. 14) 5 FOCUS switch (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E/TR845E only) (p. 50) 6 NEAR/FAR dial (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E/TR845E only) (p.
  • Page 105 Identifying the parts !¢ !∞ !§ !¢ Remote sensor (CCD-TR412E/TR511E/ TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) (p. 109) Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control. !∞ Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 14) !§ Microphone !¶ Video control buttons (p. 26) p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause)
  • Page 106 Identifying the Parts @¢ @∞ @§ @¶ @• @ª #º @¢ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p. 15) @∞ Viewfinder (p. 15) @§ Battery mounting surface @¶ EXPOSURE button (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E/TR845E only) (p. 53) @• PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 52) @ª MENU button (p. 34) #º...
  • Page 107 Identifying the Parts #ª $º $¡ $™ $£ $¢ #ª EJECT switch (p. 13) $º 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.

  • Page 108: Remote Commander

    Identifying the Parts Remote Commander – CCD-TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. RMT-717 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 2 ZERO MEM button (p.
  • Page 109 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 110 Identifying the parts Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap . To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system. You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.
  • Page 111 Identifying the parts Note on the intelligent accessory shoe –CCD-TR840E/TR845E only Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe.
  • Page 112 Identifying the parts Operation indicators Viewfinder/Видоискатель M.FADER CINEMA SEPIA „ !º !¡ !™ 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 37) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TR840E/TR845E only) (p. 79) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/ TR840E/TR845E only) (p.
  • Page 113 (p. 71)/ZERO MEM indicator (CCD- TR845E only) (p. 65) !• NIGHTSHOT indicator (CCD-TR511E/ TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) (p. 44) !ª AUTO DATE indicator (CCD-TR411E/ TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E only) (p. 13)/Date indicator (p. 60)/Data Cord indicator (CCD-TR845E only) (p. 30) @º Time indicator (p. 60) @¡...

  • Page 114: Warning Indicators

    7 The video heads may be contaminated. 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 98). 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.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder ... 15 AFM HiFi Sound ... 39, 80 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ... 19 Auto focus ... 50 Backlight ... 40 Beep ... 16 C, D Camera recording ... 14 Car battery ... 32 Charging battery ... 9 Cleaning video heads ...
  • Page 116 Литиевая батарейка ... 74 Монтаж ... 73 Н, О Надпись ... 55 Наезд видеокамеры ... 17 Очистка видеоголовок ... 86 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan П, Р Пауза воспроизведения ... 28 Пересмотр записи ... 22 Плечевой ремень ... 110 Поиск даты ... 63 Поиск...

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