Sony CCD TR 620 E - Manuals

Page 2 - English; camcorder. With your; WARNING; è ê Ö Ñ ì è ê Ö Ü Ñ Ö ç à Ö; êÛÒÒÍËÈ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 2 English Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of thisSony Handycam  camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s preciousmoments with superior picture and soundquality. Your Handycam is loaded withadvanced features, but at the same time it is...

Page 3 - B e f o r e y o u b e g i n; Table of contents; é„Î‡‚ÎÂÌËÂ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 3 Before you begin èÂ Â‰ Ì‡˜‡ÎÓÏ ‡·ÓÚ˚ B e f o r e y o u b e g i n Using this manual............................................. 4 Checking supplied accessories .......................... 6 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging and installing the battery pac...

Page 4 - Using this manual; èÂ Â‰; àÒÔÓÎ ̧ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ ‰‡ÌÌÓ„Ó ÛÍÓ‚Ó‰ÒÚ‚‡; Types of differences; Note on TV colour systems; íËÔ ̊ ‡ÁÎË ̃ËÈ; Optical Zoom

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 4 The instructions in this manual are for the threemodels listed below. Before you start reading thismanual and operating the unit, check your modelnumber by looking at the bottom of yourcamcorder. The CCD-TR620E is the model usedfor illustration purposes. O...

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CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 5 Before you begin èÂ Â‰ Ì‡˜‡ÎÓÏ ‡·ÓÚ˚ Using this manual Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe contrary to the provision of the copyrightlaws. P...

Page 7 - Battery pack; Charging the battery pack; Charging Time; á‡ fl‰Í‡ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓÍ‡; èÓ‰„ÓÚÓ‚Í‡ Í Ì‡ ̃‡ÎÛ ‡·ÓÚ ̊; á‡ fl‰Í‡; Ç ÂÏfl

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 7 Getting started èÓ‰„ÓÚÓ‚Í‡ Í Ì‡˜‡ÎÛ ‡·ÓÚ˚ POWER CHARGE Battery pack NP-33 (supplied)NP-67 NP-66H/68NP-78NP-98 Before using your camcorder, you first need tocharge and install the battery pack. To charge thebattery pack, use the supplied AC poweradaptor. Ch...

Page 8 - Battery life; ë ÓÍ ÒÎÛÊ· ̊ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÍË

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 8 Battery life CCD-TR501E/TR502E Charging and installing thebattery pack Continuousrecordingtime*** Typicalrecordingtime** Battery pack NP-33 (supplied) 55 100 NP-67 90 175 NP-66H/68 105 195 NP-78 135 255 NP-98 175 330 CCD-TR620E Battery pack NP-33 (supplied...

Page 9 - To remove the battery pack; ÑÎfl ÒÌflÚËfl ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓÍ‡; Notes on charging the battery pack

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 9 Getting started èÓ‰„ÓÚÓ‚Í‡ Í Ì‡˜‡ÎÛ ‡·ÓÚ˚ To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of thearrow. Charging and installing thebattery pack ÑÎfl ÒÌflÚËfl ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓÍ‡ è Â‰‚ËÌ¸ÚÂ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌ˚È ·ÎÓÍ ‚ Ì‡Ô ‡‚ÎÂÌËË ÒÚ ÂÎÍË. á‡ fl‰Í‡ Ë Û...

Page 10 - Installing the battery pack; ìÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚Í‡ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓÍ‡; Note on installing the NP-98 battery pack

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 10 Charging and installing thebattery pack Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Insert the top of the battery pack into the topof the battery mounting surface. ( 2 ) Push the battery pack so that it attachesfirmly. Make sure that you hear clicks twice. Attach t...

Page 11 - Inserting a cassette; To eject the cassette; ÇÒÚ‡‚Í‡ Í‡ÒÒÂÚ ̊; ÑÎfl ‚ ̊Ú‡ÎÍË‚‡ÌËfl Í‡ÒÒÂÚ ̊

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 11 Getting started èÓ‰„ÓÚÓ‚Í‡ Í Ì‡˜‡ÎÛ ‡·ÓÚ˚ Make sure that a power source is installed. ( 1 ) While pressing the small blue button, slideEJECT in the direction of the arrow. Thecassette compartment automatically opens. ( 2 ) Insert a cassette (not supplied)...

Page 12 - Basic operations; Camera recording; éÒÌÓ‚Ì ̊Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË; á‡ÔËÒ ̧ Ò ÔÓÏÓ ̆ ̧ ̨ ‚Ë‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ̊

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 12 Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that a power source and a cassette isinserted and that the START/STOP MODEswitch is set to . When you use the camcorder for the first time,power on it and reset the date and time to yourtime (p. 51) before you s...

Page 13 - N o t e o n s t a n d b y m o d e; N o t e o n r e c o r d i n g

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 13 Basic operations éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “REC” indicatorin the viewfinder changes to the “STBY”indicator (Standby mode) . To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, andset the POWER...

Page 14 - To focus the viewfinder lens; ÑÎfl ÙÓÍÛÒË Ó‚ÍË Ó· ̇ÂÍÚË‚‡ ‚Ë‰ÓËÒÍ‡ÚÂÎfl; N o t e s o n t h e t a p e c o u n t e r; Note on beep sound

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 14 To focus the viewfinder lens If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or whenyou use the camcorder after someone else hasused it, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn theviewfinder lens adjustment ring so that theindicators in the viewfinder come into sharpfoc...

Page 15 - Note on the AUTO DATE feature; Using the zoom feature; àÒÔÓÎ ̧ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ; ëÍÓ ÓÒÚ ̧

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 15 Basic operations éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set at the factory to London time forUnited Kingdom and to Paris time for the otherEuropean models. You can reset the clock.The AUTO DATE feature shows the dateautomatically onc...

Page 17 - C a u t i o n s o n t h e v i e w f i n d e r; Hints for better shooting; ëÓ‚ÂÚ ̊ ‰Îfl ÎÛ ̃ ̄ÂÈ Ò ̇ÂÏÍË

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 17 Basic operations éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulatethe controls with your thumb [a] . • Place your right elbow against your side.• Place your left hand under the camcorder to s...

Page 18 - ÑÎfl ÓÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚‡ ‚ÓÒÔ ÓËÁ‚Â‰ÂÌËfl

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 18 Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the lastrecorded scene or check the recorded picture inthe viewfinder. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on thePOWER switch, set it to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Turn STANDBY up. ( 3 ) Press the – ( Œ ) side of EDITSEARCH mom...

Page 20 - Playing back a tape; To rewind the tape

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 20 Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in theviewfinder. You can also monitor a picture on aTV screen, after connecting the camcorder to aTV or VCR. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. ( 2 )...

Page 21 - Using the Remote Commander; N o t e s o n p l a y b a c k; ÇÓÒÔ ÓËÁ‚Â‰ÂÌËÂ ÎÂÌÚ ̊; ÑÎfl ÒÚË ‡ÌËfl ̋Í ‡ÌÌ ̊ı ËÌ‰ËÍ‡ÚÓ Ó‚

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 21 Basic operations éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Using the Remote Commander You can control playback using the suppliedRemote Commander.Before using the Remote Commander, insert theR6 (size AA) batteries. To erase the indicators Press DISPLAY to erase the viewfinder sc...

Page 22 - Advanced operations; Place; Note on power sources; ìÒÓ‚Â ̄ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ ̊Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 22 Advanced operations Using alternativepower sources Place Indoors Outdoor In the car Power source Mains Battery pack LR6 (size AA)Sony alkalinebattery 12 V or 24 Vcar battery You can choose any of the following powersources for your camcorder: battery pack...

Page 23 - Using alternative power sources; àÒÔÓÎ ̧ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ ̋ÎÂÍÚ Ë ̃ÂÒÍÓÈ ÒÂÚË

23 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Using alternative power sources Using the mains To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the mains lead to the mains. Insertthe top of the connecting plate of the ACpower adaptor into the top of th...

Page 24 - Notes on the POWER lamp; To remove the adaptor; Using alkaline batteries; ÑÎfl ÒÌflÚËfl ‡‰‡ÔÚÂ ‡

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 24 Notes on the POWER lamp • The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This isnormal. • If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) and disconnect themains lead. After about one minute, reconne...

Page 25 - Notes; To remove the battery case; Using a car battery; To remove the DC pack; ë ÓÍ ÒÎÛÊ· ̊ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÂÍ; ÑÎfl ÒÌflÚËfl ·ÎÓÍ‡ ÔÓÒÚ. ÚÓÍ‡

25 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Battery life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F) CCD- TR501E/TR502ETR620E Continuousrecording time 150 min. 135 min. Notes • The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter...

Page 27 - Items for CAMERA mode only; Changing the mode settings; àÁÏÂÌÂÌËÂ ÂÊËÏÌ ̊ı

27 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Selecting the mode setting ofeach item Items for both CAMERA and PLAYERmodes COMMANDER <ON/OFF> • Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. • Select OFF when not using the ...

Page 29 - Note; è ËÏÂ ̃‡ËÂ

29 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Recording with thedate or time Before you start recording or during recording,press DATE or TIME. You can record the date ortime displayed in the viewfinder with thepicture. You cannot record the date and t...

Page 30 - ANTI GROUND SHOOTING; ÑÎfl Ô Ó‰ÎÂÌËfl ‚ ÂÏÂÌË Á‡ÔËÒË ‚

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 30 Your camcorder has two modes besides normalstart/stop mode. These modes enable you to takea series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Set START/STOP MODE to the desiredmode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you pre...

Page 31 - After shooting; èÓÒÎÂ Ò ̇ÂÏÍË

31 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Shooting withbacklighting When you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackground, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the ...

Page 33 - or 5 SEC; ËÎË 5 SEC

33 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË To cancel the fade-in/fade-outfunction Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER toturn off the FADER indicator. When the date or time indicator isdisplayed The date or time and a title indicator does notfade...

Page 34 - Selecting picture effect; Ç ̊·Ó ̋ÙÙÂÍÚ‡ ËÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËfl; SEPIA

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 34 Enjoying pictureeffect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of televisionwith the Picture Effect function. ç‡ÒÎ‡Ê‰ÂÌËÂ ˝ÙÙÂÍÚ‡ÏËËÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËfl Ç˚·Ó ˝ÙÙÂÍÚ‡ ËÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËfl Ç˚ ÏÓÊÂÚÂ Ò‰ÂÎ‡Ú¸ ËÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËÂ ‚ ÒÚËÎÂ ÚÂı, ˜ÚÓ ÔÂ Â‰‡˛Ú ÔÓ ÚÂÎÂ‚Ë‰Â...

Page 35 - Using picture effect function; Returning to normal mode; Note on the picture effect; ÇÓÁ‚ ‡Ú Í ÌÓ Ï‡Î ̧ÌÓÏÛ ÂÊËÏÛ

35 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Using picture effect function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, pressPICTURE EFFECT to select the desired PictureEffect mode. Enjoying picture effect Returning to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT unti...

Page 36 - Selecting the desired mode; íÓÎ ̧ÍÓ; Ç ̊·Ó ÊÂÎ‡ÂÏÓ„Ó ÂÊËÏ‡; C I N E M A; CINEMA

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 36 – CCD-TR502E/TR620E only Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA)or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom ofthe screen. The viewfinder [a] and...

Page 37 - Using the wide mode function; ÑÎfl ÓÚÏÂÌ ̊ ̄Ë ÓÍÓÙÓ Ï‡ÚÌÓ„Ó ÂÊËÏ‡; To cancel wide mode; Notes on wide mode

37 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press16:9 WIDE repeatedly so that the desired modeindicator appears. Using the wide mode function àÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ ÙÛÌÍˆËË¯Ë ÓÍÓÙÓ Ï‡ÚÌÓ„Ó Â...

Page 38 - Focusing manually; When to use manual focus; îÓÍÛÒË Ó‚Í‡ ‚ Û ̃ÌÛ ̨

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 38 Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain betterresults by adjusting the focus manually. • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c]...

Page 39 - To return to the autofocus mode; Shooting in relatively dark places; ÙÓÍÛÒË Ó‚ÍË

39 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus dial to focus on the ...

Page 40 - Selecting the best mode; Ç ̊·Ó Ì‡ËÎÛ ̃ ̄Â„Ó ÂÊËÏ‡; Sports mode

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 40 Using the PROGRAMAE function A Å å You can select from three PROGRAM AE (AutoExposure) modes to suit your shooting situation.When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capturehigh-speed action or night views. Selecting the best mode Select the best mode by using th...

Page 41 - Using the PROGRAM AE function; Returning to automatic mode; Note on shutter speed; ÇÓÁ‚ ‡Ú Í ‡‚ÚÓÏ‡ÚË ̃ÂÒÍÓÏÛ ÂÊËÏÛ

41 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Using the PROGRAM AE function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, set themark of the desired mode to r mark above the PROGRAM AE dial. Using the PROGRAM AE function àÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ ÙÛÌÍˆËËPROGRAM AE Ç ÚÓ ...

Page 42 - Notes on the steady shot

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 42 – CCD-TR620E only When you shoot, the Ó indicator appears. This indicates that the SteadyShot function is workingand the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the SteadyShot function whenyou do not need to use the SteadyShot function.Do ...

Page 43 - Superimposing a title; Selecting the language; Ç ̊·Ó flÁ ̊Í‡; ç‡ÎÓÊÂÌËÂ Ì‡‰ÔËÒË

43 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Superimposing a title You can select from eight preset titles and twotitles you made to superimpose it on the pictureduring recording. Each time you press TITLE, thepreset titles appear one by one. You can ...

Page 44 - Using titles; To superimpose from the beginning; àÒÔÓÎ ̧ÁÓ‚‡ÌËÂ Ì‡‰ÔËÒÂÈ; ÑÎfl Ì‡ÎÓÊÂÌËfl ÓÚ Ì‡ ̃‡Î‡

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 44 Using titles To superimpose from the beginning (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired titleappears. The title flashes. (4) Press START/STOP to start recording. (5) Press TITLE when you want to...

Page 45 - Titles cycle as follows; To select the title position; ÑÎfl ‚ ̊·Ó ‡ ÔÓÎÓÊÂÌËfl Ì‡‰ÔËÒË

45 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË Superimposing a title Titles cycle as follows Original title 1 n Original title 2 n HELLO! n HAPPY BIRTHDAY n HAPPY HOLIDAYS n CONGRATULATIONS! n OUR SWEET BABY n WEDDING n VACATION n THE END When you press...

Page 47 - To erase the title you have made; To change the title you have made; If you enter 22 characters in step 4; Making a blank; Making your own titles; ÖÒÎË

47 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Advanced operations ìÒÓ‚Â ¯ÂÌÒÚ‚Ó‚‡ÌÌ˚Â ÓÔÂ ‡ˆËË To erase the title you have made Press MENU, select the title you want to erase,and press the dial. Select ↵ at the leftmost character, then press the dial.Do not select the blank to erase a character.Other...

Page 48 - To edit more scenes; ÑÎfl ÏÓÌÚ‡Ê‡ ‰ Û„Ëı ÒˆÂÌ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 48 Editing onto anothertape You can create your own video programme byediting with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. After connecting the camcorder to the VCR, (1) Set the POWER switch to ...

Page 49 - Additional Information; ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ ̧Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl; N o t e s o n l i t h i u m b a t t e r y; Be sure to; è ËÏÂ ̃‡ÌËfl ÔÓ ÎËÚËÂ‚ÓÈ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÍÂ

49 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Additional Information Changing the lithiumbattery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a lithiumbattery installed. When the lithium batterybecomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the...

Page 50 - á‡ÏÂÌ‡ ÎËÚËÂ‚ÓÈ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÍË

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 50 Changing the lithium battery inthe camcorder WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep thebattery pack or other power source att...

Page 52 - To correct the date and time setting; To check the date and time; N o t e o n t h e t i m e i n d i c a t o r; Resetting the date and time; ìÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚Í‡ ‰‡Ú ̊ Ë ‚ ÂÏÂÌË; ÉÓ‰ ËÁÏÂÌflÂÚÒfl ÒÎÂ‰Û ̨ ̆ËÏ Ó· ‡ÁÓÏ:; Foreign 8 mm video; Playback modes

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 52 To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 4 and 5. To check the date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. PressTIME to display the time indicator. When youpress the same button again, the indicator goesout. The year indicator changes...

Page 53 - Preparing the battery pack; Always carry additional batteries; ÇÒÂ„‰‡

53 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Tips for using thebattery pack This section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to d...

Page 54 - When to replace the battery; N o t e s o n t h e r e m a i n i n g b a t t e r y i n d i c a t o r; CAUTION; Tips for using the battery pack; äÓ„‰‡ ÒÎÂ‰ÛÂÚ Á‡ÏÂÌflÚ ̧ ·‡Ú‡ Â ̨; è ê Ö Ñ é ë í Ö ê Ö Ü Ö ç à Ö

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 54 When to replace the battery While you are using your camcorder, theremaining battery indicator decreases graduallyas battery power is used up. When the remaining battery indicator reaches thelowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing.When t...

Page 55 - The battery heats up; The life of the battery pack

55 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl The battery heats up During charging or recording, the battery packheats up. This is caused by energy that has beengenerated and a chemical change that hasoccurred inside the battery pack. This is notcaus...

Page 56 - Notes on charging; After long storage; Notes on the terminals; è ËÏÂ ̃‡ÌËÂ ÔÓ Á‡ fl‰ÍÂ; çÓ‚ ̊È ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌ ̊È ·ÎÓÍ; è ËÏÂ ̃‡ÌËfl ÓÚÌÓÒËÚÂÎ ̧ÌÓ ÍÓÌÚ‡ÍÚÓ‚

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 56 Notes on charging A brand-new battery A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Beforeusing the battery pack, charge it completely. Before recharging a used batterypack • Make sure to use up the battery before recharging. • If recording is completed before...

Page 57 - Be sure to observe the following; • To prevent an accident caused by a short; çÂ Á‡·Û‰ ̧ÚÂ ÒÓ·Î ̨‰‡Ú ̧ ÒÎÂ‰Û ̨ ̆ÂÂ; Notes on the battery case

57 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Be sure to observe the following • To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as anecklace to touch the battery terminals.When carrying the battery pack, attach toth...

Page 58 - Moisture condensation; Inside the camcorder; àÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl ÔÓ ÛıÓ‰Û Á‡ ‡ÔÔ‡-; äÓÌ‰ÂÌÒ‡ˆËfl ‚Î‡„Ë; ÇÌÛÚ Ë ‚Ë‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ̊

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 58 Maintenance informationand precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may condenseinside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape,or on the lens. In this condition, the tape maystick ...

Page 59 - Caution; Video head cleaning; é ̃ËÒÚÍ‡ „ÓÎÓ‚ÓÍ

59 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl [a] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Dirty If this happens, clean the video heads with theSony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied).After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy”,repeat the cleaning. (Do n...

Page 60 - To reattach the eyecup; ÑÎfl Ô ËÍ ÂÔÎÂÌËfl ÓÍÛÎfl ‡

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 60 Removing dust from inside theviewfinder (1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (notsupplied). Then, while sliding the RELEASEknob, turn the eyecup in the direction of thearrow and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commerciallyavailable blower. Ma...

Page 61 - Precautions; Camcorder operation; è Â‰ÓÒÚÓ ÓÊÌÓÒÚË; ê‡·ÓÚ‡ Ò ‚Ë‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ÓÈ

61 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Maintenance information andprecautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use only the recommended a...

Page 62 - AC power adaptor; Charging; ëÂÚÂ‚ÓÈ ‡‰‡ÔÚÂ ÔÂ ÂÏ. ÚÓÍ‡; àÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 62 • Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or ina dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.Sand or dust may cause the unit tomalfunction, and sometimes this malfunctioncannot be repaired. AC power adaptor Ch...

Page 63 - Notes on dry batteries; If battery leakage occurred; è ËÏÂ ̃‡ÌËfl ÓÚÌÓÒËÚÂÎ ̧ÌÓ ÒÛıËı ·‡Ú‡ ÂÂÍ

63 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl • The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal. • Do not place the unit in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold– Dusty or dirty– Very humid– Vibrating Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible...

Page 64 - PAL system; PAL N system; àÒÚÓ ̃ÌËÍË ÔËÚ‡ÌËfl

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 64 Using yourcamcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electricity andTV colour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country orarea with the supplied AC power adaptor ...

Page 65 - Camcorder; Power; Operation; Symptom; Trouble check

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 65 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or localauthori...

Page 66 - Picture

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 66 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The lithium battery is weak or dead. m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 50) • You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds. The camcorder is not malfunctioning. m You may start recordi...

Page 67 - Others

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 67 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF. m Set it to ON. (p. 27) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. m Remove the obstacle. • The battery is not inserted with the c...

Page 68 - When the CHARGE lamp flashes

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 68 When the CHARGE lamp does notflash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up andgoes out after a while, there is noproblem.* When the CHARGE lamp flashesagain The problem is with the AC poweradaptor. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or whic...

Page 69 - è Ó‚Â Í‡; ÇË‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ‡; èËÚ‡ÌËÂ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 69 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl êÛÒÒÍËÈ è Ó‚Â Í‡ ÌÂËÒÔ ‡‚ÌÓÒÚÂÈ ÖÒÎË Û Ç‡Ò ‚ÓÁÌËÍÎ‡ Ô Ó·ÎÂÏ‡ Ô Ë ËÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÓ‚‡ÌËË ‚Ë‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ˚, ‚ÓÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÛÈÚÂÒ¸ ÒÎÂ‰Û˛˘ÂÈ Ú‡·ÎËˆÂÈ ‰Îfl ‚˚flÒÌÂÌËfl Ô Ó·ÎÂÏ˚. ÖÒÎË Ú Û‰ÌÓÒÚË ‚ÒÂ Â˘Â ÓÒÚ‡˛ÚÒfl, ÚÓ ÓÚÒÓÂ‰ËÌËÚÂ ËÒ...

Page 70 - è Ó‚Â Í‡ ÌÂËÒÔ ‡‚ÌÓÒÚÂÈ; àÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËÂ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 70 è Ó‚Â Í‡ ÌÂËÒÔ ‡‚ÌÓÒÚÂÈ åË„‡ÂÚ ËÌ‰ËÍ‡ÚÓ ‰‡Ú˚ ËÎË ‚ ÂÏÂÌË. è ËÁÌ‡Í è Ë˜ËÌ‡ Ë/ËÎË ‰ÂÈÒÚ‚Ëfl ÔÓ ÛÒÚ ‡ÌÂÌË˛ • ãËÚËÂ‚‡fl ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÍ‡ ÒÎ‡·‡fl ËÎË ÔÓÎÌÓÒÚ¸˛ ‡Á flÊÂÌ‡. m á‡ÏÂÌËÚÂ ÎËÚËÂ‚Û˛ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÍÛ Ì‡ ÌÓ‚Û˛. (ÒÚ . 50) • Ç˚ Ì‡Ê‡ÎË ÍÌÓÔÍË DATE Ë TIME ‚ÏÂÒÚÂ ·ÓÎÂÂ, ˜...

Page 71 - è Ó ̃ÂÂ

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 71 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl è Ó˜ÂÂ è ËÁÌ‡Í è Ë˜ËÌ‡ Ë/ËÎË ‰ÂÈÒÚ‚Ëfl ÔÓ ÛÒÚ ‡ÌÂÌË˛ • COMMANDER ÛÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚ÎÂÌ ‚ ÔÓÎÓÊÂÌËÂ OFF. m ìÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚ËÚÂ Â„Ó ‚ ÔÓÎÓÊÂÌËÂ ON. (ÒÚ . 27) • óÚÓ-ÚÓ Ô Â„ ‡Ê‰‡ÂÚ ÔÛÚ¸ ËÌÙ ‡Í ‡ÒÌ˚Ï ÎÛ˜‡Ï. m ìÒÚ ‡ÌËÚÂ Ô Â„ ‡‰Û. ...

Page 72 - äÓ„‰‡ ÏË„‡ÂÚ Î‡ÏÔÓ ̃Í‡ CHARGE

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 72 è Ó‚Â Í‡ ÌÂËÒÔ ‡‚ÌÓÒÚÂÈ ëÂÚÂ‚ÓÈ ‡‰‡ÔÚÂ ÔÂ ÂÏÂÌÂÌÌÓ„Ó ÚÓÍ‡ äÓ„‰‡ ÏË„‡ÂÚ Î‡ÏÔÓ˜Í‡ CHARGE è Ó‚Â ËÚ¸ ÔÓ ÒÎÂ‰Û˛˘ÂÈ Ú‡·ÎËˆÂ. * ÖÒÎË Ç˚ ËÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÛÂÚÂ ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌ˚È ·ÎÓÍ, ÍÓÚÓ ˚È Ç˚ ÚÓÎ¸ÍÓ ˜ÚÓ ÍÛÔËÎË, ËÎË ÍÓÚÓ ˚È ·˚Î ÓÒÚ‡‚ÎÂÌ Ì‡ ‰ÎËÚÂÎ¸ÌÓÂ ‚ ÂÏfl, ÚÓ Î‡ÏÔÓÍ‡ CHARGE ÏÓ...

Page 73 - System; Specifications; General

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 73 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl Video camerarecorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helicalscanning, FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal PAL colour, CCIR standards Usable cassette 8 mm ...

Page 74 - íÂıÌË ̃ÂÒÍËÂ ı‡ ‡ÍÚÂ ËÒÚËÍË

CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R 74 ÇË‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ‡ ëËÒÚÂÏ‡ ëËÒÚÂÏ‡ ‚Ë‰ÂÓÁ‡ÔËÒË Ñ‚Â ‚ ‡˘‡˛˘ËÂÒfl „ÓÎÓ‚ÍË,Ì‡ÍÎÓÌÌÓ-ÒÚ Ó˜Ì‡fl ‡Á‚Â ÚÍ‡, ÒËÒÚÂÏ‡ óå ëËÒÚÂÏ‡ ‡Û‰ËÓÁ‡ÔËÒË Ç ‡˘‡˛˘ËÂÒfl „ÓÎÓ‚ÍË,ÒËÒÚÂÏ‡ óå ÇË‰ÂÓÒË„Ì‡Î ñ‚ÂÚÓ‚ÓÈ ÒË„Ì‡Î PAL,ÒÚ‡Ì‰‡ Ú ÔÓ åääê àÒÔÓÎ¸ÁÛÂÏ˚Â Í‡ÒÒÂÚ˚ ä‡ÒÒÂÚ˚ 8-ÏÏ ‚Ë‰ÂÓÙÓ Ï‡Ú‡ (Ò...

Page 75 - Identifying the parts; Lens cover; éÔÓÁÌ‡‚‡ÌËÂ ‰ÂÚ‡ÎÂÈ

75 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts 1 Tape transport buttons (p. 20) p STOP 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast forward) P PAUSE These buttons will function in PLAYERmode. 2 EDITSEARCH button (p. 18) 3 Lens cov...

Page 76 - Accessory shoe

76 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts !º TIME button (p. 29) !¡ DATE button (p. 29) !™ Accessory shoe !£ START/STOP MODE switch (p. 12, 30) !¢ Recording lamp !∞ Focus dial (p. 39) !§ FOCUS switch (p. 39) !¶ Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 14) !• COUNTER RESET button (p. 1...

Page 77 - Eyecup

77 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R @¢ POWER switch (p. 12, 20) @∞ Display window (p. 83) @§ FADER button (p. 32) @¶ BACK LIGHT button (p. 31) @• PROGRAM AE dial (p. 41) @ª Eyecup #º STANDBY switch (p. 12) #¡ START/STOP button (p. 12) #™ l ...

Page 78 - Hooks for shoulder strap

78 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts éÔÓÁÌ‡‚‡ÌËÂ ‰ÂÚ‡ÎÂÈ #∞ êÛ˜Í‡ EJECT (ÒÚ . 11) #§ êÛ˜Í‡ ÓÒ‚Ó·ÓÊ‰ÂÌËfl ÓÍÛÎfl ‡ (ÒÚ . 60) #¶ ä ˛˜ÍË ‰Îfl ÔÎÂ˜Â‚Ó„Ó ÂÏÌfl #• èÓ‚Â ıÌÓÒÚ¸ ÛÒÚ‡ÌÓ‚ÍË ·‡Ú‡ ÂÈÌÓ„Ó ·ÎÓÍ‡ (ÒÚ . 10) #ª êÂÏÂÌÌÓÈ Á‡ı‚‡Ú (ÒÚ . 16) $º éÚÒÂÍ Í‡ÒÒÂÚ˚ (ÒÚ . 11) $¡ ÉÌÂ...

Page 79 - èÛÎ ̧Ú ‰ËÒÚ‡ÌˆËÓÌÌÓ„Ó ÛÔ ‡‚ÎÂÌËfl; Transmitter; To prepare the Remote Commander

79 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts Remote Commander Using the Remote Commander Make sure that COMMANDER is set to ON inthe menu system. The buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on the camcorderfun...

Page 80 - Note on battery life; Remote control direction; ç‡Ô ‡‚ÎÂÌËÂ; Notes on the Remote Commander

80 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts éÔÓÁÌ‡‚‡ÌËÂ ‰ÂÚ‡ÎÂÈ Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander lastabout 6 months under normal operation. Whenthe batteries become weak or dead, the RemoteCommander does not work. To avoid damage from possible batter...

Page 81 - To watch the demonstration; ÑÎfl Ô ÓÒÏÓÚ ‡ ‰ÂÏÓÌÒÚ ‡ˆËË; Attaching the shoulder strap

81 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Identifying the parts To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting in themenu system.You can also start the demonstration by thefollowing operation. To enter Demo mode(1) Eject th...

Page 82 - Operation indicators; In the viewfinder; àÌ‰ËÍ‡ÚÓ ̊ ‡·ÓÚ ̊; ‚Ë‰ÓËÒÍ‡ÚÂÎÂ

82 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Operation indicators In the viewfinder 1 Power zoom indicator (p. 15) 2 Manual focus indicator (p. 39) 3 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) 4 SteadyShot indicator (CCD-TR620E only)(p. 42) 5 Back light indicator (p. 31) 6 FADER indicator (p. 32) 7 Wide mode indi...

Page 83 - In the display window; Ç ÓÍÓ ̄ÍÂ ‰ËÒÔÎÂfl

83 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R !™ Tape counter (p. 14) !£ 5 SEC recording indicator (p. 30) !¢ Warning indicator (p. 84) !∞ Remaining battery indicator (p. 54) !§ AUTO DATE indicator (p. 12) !¶ Date or Time (p. 29) !• Recording lamp/ba...

Page 84 - Warning indicators; The battery is weak or dead.; Some other trouble has occurred.

84 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Warning indicators The warning indicators and the recording lampflash to inform you of the following situation.The illustrations below are the warningindicators of the viewfinder. The same indicatorsflash also in the display window. ≥ : You can hear the b...

Page 85 - Index

85 Additional information ÑÓÔÓÎÌËÚÂÎ¸Ì‡fl ËÌÙÓ Ï‡ˆËfl CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Index A Adjusting viewfinder ............ 14ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ......................... 30 AUTO DATE .......................... 12 B BACK LIGHT ......................... 31BEEP ...........................

Page 86 - ìÍ‡Á‡ÚÂÎ ̧

86 CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E 3-859-127-13.E/R Ä, Å Ä‚ÚÓÏÓ·ËÎ¸Ì˚È ‡ÍÍÛÏÛÎflÚÓ ......... 25 Ç–á Ç‚Â‰ÂÌËÂ/‚˚‚Â‰ÂÌËÂ ËÁÓ· ‡ÊÂÌËfl ......... 32 ÇÓÒÔ ÓËÁ‚Â‰ÂÌËÂ Ì‡ ÚÂÎÂ‚ËÁÓ Â .......... 20 ÉÌÂÁ‰Ó ‰ËÒÚ‡ÌˆËÓÌÌÓ„Ó ÛÔ ‡‚ÎÂÌËfl (LANC) .... 77 ÑÂÏÓÌÒÚ ‡ˆËfl ......... 28 á‡ÔËÒ¸ Ò ÔÓÏÓ˘¸˛ ‚Ë‰ÂÓÍ‡ÏÂ ˚ ........ 12 á...