User manual SONY CCD-TR818

[. . . ] 3-065-645-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder 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. Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TR818 CCD-TR618/TR818 2001 Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam camcorder. [. . . ] The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. CAUTION Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off. DANGER Not to be handled by children. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons. Do not directly light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1. 22 m) during use and until cool. Turn the built-in light off when not in use. 42 Using the built-in light When you press LIGHT The indicator changes as follows: no indicator Notes The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press LIGHT until the indicator appears. The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassette. When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly. Advanced Recording Operations 43 Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit. 1 2 3 CAUTION When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely. 44 -- Editing -- Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. ( 1 )Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 )Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. [. . . ] Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 48 22 38 20 59 O, P, Q Operation indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]