Sony CCD-TR514 User Manual

Video camera recorder, Sony, Video 8 handycam

This manual is related to the following products:

CCD-TR814 CCD-TR99 CCD-TR614

Table of contents

Document Outline

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
- Before You Begin
- Getting Started
- Basic Operations
- Advanced Operations
- Additional Information
- I Before You Begin
- Types of Differences
- Note on TV Color Systems
- Precaution on Copyright
- Precautions on Camcorder Care
  - • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
  - • 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, [b]
- Getting Started!
Charging the Battery Pack
- Charging Time
- Battery Life
- To Remove the Battery Pack
  - Notes on charging the battery pack
Installing the Battery Pack
- To Remove the Battery Pack
- To Eject the Cassette
- To Prevent Accidental Erasure
- I Basic Operations
- To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
- To Finish Recording [b]
  - Note on Standby mode
- To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
Using the Zoom Feature
- Zooming Speed
- Notes on Digital Zoom (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)
- To Begin Re-recording
  - CCD-TR514/TR614/TR714/TR814
- Connecting Directly to a TV
  - CCD-TR514/TR614/TR714/TR814
  - If your TV or VCR is a monaural type — CCD-TR99 only
- To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks
  - To stop playback, press ■.
  - To rewind the tape, press To fast-forward the tape, press
- To Monitor the Sound while Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder (CCD-TR99 only)
- Various Playback Modes
Using the House Current
- WARNING
- PRECAUTIONS
  - Notes on the POWER lamp
  - To remove the adaptor
Using the Battery Case
- — CCD-TR99 only
- Notes
- To remove the battery case
Using a Car Battery
- To remove the DC pack
- To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
  - Note
Selecting the Best Mode
- Sports mode
- High-speed shutter mode
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
- Note on shutter speed
- After Shooting
  - This function is also effective under following conditions:
- To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode
- To Superimpose from the Beginning
- To Superimpose On the Way of Recording
  - Note on selecting a title
Using the STEADY SHOT Function
- To Release the Steady Shot
  - Notes on the Steady Shot
Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
- ZOOM (CCD-TR99/TR714/TR814 only)
- COMMANDER
- BEEP
- REC MODE
- To Edit More Scenes
- To Stop Editing
- Additional Information
- Note on Lithium Battery
Changing the Lithium Battery
- To Correct the Date and Time Setting
- To Check the Date and Time
- The year indicator changes as follows:
Preparing the Battery Pack
- Always Carry Additional Batteries
- Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
- To Save Battery Power
When to Replace the Battefy
- Note on the remaining battery indicator
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Caution
- The Battery Heats Up
- Battery Pack Care
- How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
- The Life of the Battery Pack
- Charging Temperature
- Sony Batteries are Recommended
Notes on Charging
- A Brand-new Battery
- After Long Storage
Notes on the Terminals
- If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.
- Be Sure to Observe the Following
  - • To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover, [b]
Notes on the Battery Case
- — CCD-TR99 only
- • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA rechargeable NiCd batteries.
- Notes on Alkaline Batteries
  - If battery leakage occurred
Moisture Condensation
- Inside the Camcorder
- On the Lens
- How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
Video Head Cleaning
- Caution
Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder
- — CCD-TR514/TR614/TR814 only
- To Reattach the Eyecup
  - Caution
Precautions
- Camcorder Operation
- On Handling Tapes
- Camcorder Care
- AC Power Adaptor
  - Charging
  - Others
Power Sources
Difference in Color Systems
- NTSC system countries
- PAL-system countries
- PAL-M system country
- PAL-N system countries
- SECAM system countries
Camcorder
- Power
  - Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
- Operation
  - Symptom
  - Cause and/or Corrective Actions
AC Power Adaptor
- When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
- Video Camera Recorder
- AC power adaptor
Remote Commander
- |T] Transmitter
- [2] Tape transport buttons (p. 19, 20)
- [3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 52) g] START/STOP button
- Power zoom button
- Preparing the Remote Commander
  - Note on battery life
  - To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
- Using the Remote Commander
- Remote Control Direction
  - Notes on the Remote Commander
- To Watch the Demonstration
  - To enter Demo mode
  - To exit Demo mode
Operation Indicators