Sony AC-L User Manual
Video camera recorder
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Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. CCD-TR
Model No. AC-L
Serial No.
Serial No.
3-065-645-11 (3)
©2001 Sony Corporation
CCD-TR618/TR818
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
CCD-TR818
Table of contents
Document Outline
- CCD-TR618/TR818(US)
- Main Features
- Quick Start Guide
- Getting started
- Using this manual
- Checking supplied accessories
- Step 1 Preparing the power supply
- Installing the battery pack
- Charging the battery pack
- Connecting to a wall outlet
- Step 2 Setting the date and time
- Step 3 Inserting a cassette
- Recording – Basics
- Recording a picture
- Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
- Shooting in the dark – NightShot
- Superimposing the date and time on pictures
- Playback – Basics
- Connections for playback
- Playing back a tape
- Advanced Recording Operations
- Using the wide mode
- Using the fader function
- Using special effects – Picture effect
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Adjusting the exposure manually
- Focusing manually
- Superimposing a title
- Making your own titles
- Using the built-in light
- Editing
- Dubbing a tape
- Customizing Your Camcorder
- Changing the menu settings
- Troubleshooting
- Types of trouble and their solutions
- Self-diagnosis display
- Warning indicators and messages
- Additional Information
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- About “InfoLITHIUM” battery
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Specifications
- Quick Reference
- Identifying the parts and controls
- Index Back cover
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- bloggie MHS-PM5
- bloggie MHS-FS2K
- bloggie MHS-FS2K
- bloggie MHS-FS2K
- bloggie MHS-FS3К
- bloggie MHS-FS3К
- bloggie MHS-FS3К
- bloggie MHS-PM1
- bloggie MHS-PM1
- bloggie MHS-TS20К
- bloggie MHS-TS20К
- bloggie MHS-TS20К
- bloggie MHS-TS22
- bloggie MHS-TS22
- bloggie MHS-TS22
- bloggie MHS-TS22
- bloggie MHS-TS55
- bloggie MHS-TS55
- bloggie MHS-TS55
- bloggie MHS-TS55/S
- bloggie MHS-TS55