Sony CCD-TR517WR Primary User Manual

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  • Sony CCD-TR517WR | Primary User Manual - Page 1
    3-868-320-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TR517 Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TR517 ©1999 Sony Corporation
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    maintenance (servicing) instructions in Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
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    Getting started Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Getting started Using this manual 6 Checking supplied accessories 7 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 45 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 46 Troubleshooting 48 Self-diagnosis display 51 Warning indicators and messages
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    Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 4
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    picture (p. 15) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA OFF while pressing the small green button. (CHARGE) playback picture in the viewfinder (p. 23) 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER POWER CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 2 Press m to rewind the
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    - Getting started - Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on TV
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    Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p.
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE After
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    normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 2 9
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time,
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    Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
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    with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12
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    the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13
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    Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 8). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (4)
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    automatically focuses for you. (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette.See"Step1"and"Step2"for more information (p. 8 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens. (3) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (4) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts
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    Recording a picture After recording (1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Ejectthecassette. (3) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). To record pictures with the viewfinder - adjusting the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp
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    Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears
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    Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
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    picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are
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    setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. You can reset the clock in the menu settings (p. 39). Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. If you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in the black screen as
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    Recording - Basics Checking the recording - EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start
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    picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector
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    the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Press m to rewind the tape. (4) Press N to start playback. 2 POWER 3 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) PLAYER 4 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 23
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    Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind
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    You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV
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    Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings (p. 39). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. Date or time indicator When you record in the 16:9FULL
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    Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY FADER REC M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE * (Fade in only) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to
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    Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE
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    Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [a] : Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean animated cartoon. NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed. SEPIA :
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This
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    Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press
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    dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if
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    When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object. To focus precisely
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    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 36). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION 34 (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/
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    Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed. To select the language of a preset title If you want to
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    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (
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    Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the
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    (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. menu settings before dubbing. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax,
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    , then repeat steps from 2 to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item"(p. 40). 1 MENU CAMERA CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE N. S. LIGHT PLAYER PLAYER SET EDIT TBC DNR 2 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP REC LAMP [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 3 OTHERS WORLD
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    you can operate at the moment. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is carried out. CAMERA 40× To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 17) 200× To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 200
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    • for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in PLAYER mode • for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the PLAYER mode PLAYER CAMERA ON To always display the remaining tape bar Note on VF B.L. When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is automatically
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    size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY
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    Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and
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    Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or
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    Additional Information - Additional Information - Playback modes What is Video 8 ? "Video 8 XR" is a function that further enhances the image quality of Video 8. This function allows you to record and playback pictures with clearer details. Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the "XR"
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    you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
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    the lithium battery (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 2 3 4 47
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    troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service ) or PLAYER. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) • STANDBY is set to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony
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    Troubleshooting not appear. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 23) • The tape • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54) • Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 50
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    has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 51
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    indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 55). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. Fast flashing
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    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor
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    Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or
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    Playback pictures do not appear. If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Additional Information 55
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    in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes
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    battery pack. • Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest
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    . 5 min. Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled Device) Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. length 5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 - 1036 mm) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 1 lux
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    Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 61) qa DC IN jack (p. 9, 13) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. These are trademarks. 59
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    (p. 23, 24) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qd EDITSEARCH button (p. 21) qf Lens cover (p. 15) qg Camera recording lamp (p. 15) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 19) qj Microphone qk ql w; qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19) ql Display window (p. 64) w; Tripod
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    Identifying the parts and controls wa wd ws wf wg wh wa FADER button (p. 28) ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 18) wd EXPOSURE button (p. 32) wf MENU button (p. 26, 39) wg SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 39) wh Lithium battery compartment (p. 47) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied
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    Identifying the parts and controls wj wk wl wj DATE button (p. 20) wk TITLE button (p. 34) wl PROGRAM AE button (p. 30) e; ea es e; TIME button (p. 20) ea COUNTER RESET button (p. 15) es PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 29) 62
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    Identifying the parts and controls ed ef eg ek eh ej el r; ed Viewfinder (p. 16) ef EJECT switch (p. 14) eg LANC control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the
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    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder 1 Display window q; qh 2 qa 3 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 W T qs 1 qk 4 M.FADER CINEMA 5 SEPIA qj 2 6 qd JUL 4 2000 qf 12:00:00 AM 7 qg 8 qh 9 1Recording mode indicator (p. 41) 2Remaining battery time indicator
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    Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 39) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 33) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 30) •Recording fast-moving
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    27 FOCUS 33 Full charge 9 Grip strap 63 Heads 55 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 12 Infrared rays emitter 19 LANC 63 LP mode 41 M, N Manual focus 33 Menu settings 39 Moisture condensation .......... 54 MONOTONE 27 Mosaic fader 27 NIGHTSHOT 19 Normal charge 9 NTSC system 53
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3-868-320-
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©1999 Sony Corporation
CCD-TR517
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No.
CCD-TR517
Model No.
AC-L
Serial No.
Serial No.
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.