Sony CCD-TR517WR User Manual

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Getting started

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Table of contents

Quick Start Guide

............................. 4

Getting started

Using this manual ................................... 6
Checking supplied accessories .............. 7
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8

Installing the battery pack .............. 8
Charging the battery pack ............... 9
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 13

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture ............................... 15

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 18

Shooting in the dark

(NightShot) ............................... 19

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures ................................ 20

Checking the recording

– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21

Playback – Basics

Connections for playback .................... 22
Playing back a tape ............................... 23

Advanced Recording
Operations

Using the wide mode ........................... 25
Using the fader function ...................... 27
Using special effects

– Picture effect ................................. 29

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32
Focusing manually ................................ 33
Superimposing a title ........................... 34
Making your own titles ........................ 36

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 38

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ................ 39
Resetting the date and time ................. 43

Additional Information

Playback modes ..................................... 45
Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder ........................................ 46

Troubleshooting .................................... 48
Self-diagnosis display ........................... 51
Warning indicators and messages ...... 52
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 53
Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 54

Specifications ......................................... 58

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ...... 59
Quick Function Guide .......................... 65
Index ....................................................... 66

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