Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 14)

I Advanced Operations I
Using Alternate Power Sources Recording the Date or Time
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (P.7), house current,
and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your
camcorder
In CAMERA mode, press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). You can record the date or time displayed m the
viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time
indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded.
Place Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors House current AC power adaptor AC-V500 (supplied)
Outdoor Battery pack Battery pack NP-500
In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Car battery charger DC-V500
UilnS House Current
Use the supplied AC-V500 AC power adaptor,
(i) Connect the power cord to a waif outlet, ar>d connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on
the AC power adaptor. (2) Insert the connecting plate into the guides at the bottom of the camcorder.
The orange VTR/CAMERA lamp lights while the camcorder is operating.
To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
Press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT) again. Recording continues.
Note on the AC power adaptor
Keep the AC power adaptor away from video equipment if video operation is disturbed.
Note on the Instant stand
Do not use the instant stand (p 14) when you connect the connecting cord to the camcorder. The connecting
plate will be stressed that may cause a malfunction. The camcorder will be unstable.
Caution
To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not come into contact with the terminal inside the shutter at the
bottom of the camcorder
Using a Car Battery
Use the OC-V500 car battery charger (not supplied) Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter
socket of a car (12V or ?4V). Connect the car battery charger and the camcorder using the supplied
connecting cord.
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