Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 2)

Welcome to Video hliS
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 lor years to come.
Table of Contents
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
A
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
Notice for the Customers In Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that Interference will not occur in a particular
installation if this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA
AND CANADA
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The AC-V500 AC power adaptor can be used as
follows:
• to charge an NP-500 battery pack
• to supply power to the Sony 8 mm video
equipment which operates with the NP-500 series
battery pack
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I • Be sure to confirm the type of your video
I equipment before using. This adaptor cannot be
used for some models.
Before You Begin
About This Manual 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the NP-500 Battery Pack 6
Installing the Lithium Batteries 9
Setting the Date and Time 11
Inserting a Cassette 12
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 13
Hints for Better Shooting 14
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 15
Getting a Steady Picture 16
Using the Zoom Feature 17
Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewfinder 18
Connections for Playback 19
Connecting to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks or a VCR 19
Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio Input Jacks 19
Connecting to a TV or VCR Using the Handycam Station (for the Canada model) 20
Playing Back a Tape 22
Description of Charging the Battery Pack 24
Advanced Operations
Using Alternate Power Sources 26
Using House Current 26
Recording the Dale or Tirne 27
Fade-in and Fade-out 28
Selecting Automatic or Manual Adjustment Mode 29
Focusing Manually 30
Adjusting the Exposure 31
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 32
Changing the Mode Settings 33
Using the World Clock 35
Editing onto Another T ap© 37
Recording from a TV or VCR 38
Additional Information
Usable Cassettes and Recording/Playback Modes 39
Tips for Using the NP-500 Battery Pack 40
Maintenance Information and Precautions 41
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 45
Trouble Check 46
Specifications 49
Identifying the Parts 50
Warning Indicators 55
Index 56