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3-861-899-13 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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©1998 by Sony Corporation
CCD-TR840E/TR845E
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR640E
CCD-TR845E


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English
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony
Handycam
R camcorder. With your Handycam
you can capture life's precious moments with
superior picture and sound quality.
Your Handycam is loaded with advanced
features, but at the same time it is very easy to
use. You will soon be producing home video that
you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER
ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 2 or @
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
HandycamR Sony.
Handycam
Vision
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Handycam Vision
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Table of contents
English
Before you begin
Using this manual ................................................... 5
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 7
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ............ 8
Inserting a cassette ............................................... 13
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................. 14
Using the zoom feature ..................................... 17
Selecting the START/STOP mode .................. 19
Hints for better shooting ..................................... 20
Checking the recorded picture ........................... 22
Connections for playback .................................... 24
Playing back a tape ............................................... 26
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........................ 31
Using the mains ................................................. 32
Changing the mode settings ............................... 34
­ for camera recording ­
Shooting with backlighting ................................. 40
Using the FADER function (CCD-TR511E/
TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) ...................... 41
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) (CCD-
TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) ...... 44
Using the wide mode function ........................... 45
Using the PROGRAM AE function .................... 47
Focusing manually (CCD-TR511E/TR640E/
TR840E/TR845E only) ...................................... 49
Enjoying picture effect ......................................... 51
Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TR511E/
TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) ...................... 53
Superimposing a title ........................................... 55
Making your own titles ....................................... 57
Re-recording a picture in the middle of a
recorded tape (CCD-TR845E only) ................. 58
Recording with the date/time ............................ 60
Optimizing the recording condition .................. 61
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-
TR640E/TR840E/TR845E only) ...................... 62
­ for playback/editing ­
Searching the boundaries of recorded date
(CCD-TR845E only) ........................................... 63
Returning to a pre-registered position
(CCD-TR845E only) ........................................... 65
Locating the marking position
(CCD-TR845E only) ........................................... 66
Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape
(CCD-TR845E only) ........................................... 71
Editing onto another tape .................................... 73
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ........................................................... 74
Resetting the date and time ................................. 76
Simple setting of clock by time difference ........ 78
Usable cassettes and playback modes ............... 79
Tips for using the battery pack ........................... 81
Maintenance information and precautions ....... 85
Using your camcorder abroad ............................ 91
Trouble check ........................................................ 92
Self-diagnosis display .......................................... 98
Specifications ....................................................... 100
Identifying the parts ........................................... 104
Warning indicators ............................................. 114
Index ..................................................................... 115


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........................................... 13
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.............................................. 17
START/STOP ..................... 19
......................... 20
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.............................. 26
........................................................ 31
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- -
...................... 40
FADER
( CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/
TR845E) ....................................................... 41
( )
( CCD-TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/
TR845E) ....................................................... 44
........................................................ 45
PROGRAM AE ..... 47
( CCD-TR511E/
TR640E/TR840E/TR845E) ........................... 49
.... 51
( CCD-
TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E) ............. 53
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.... 57
( CCD-TR845E) 58
/ ............................. 60
.................. 61
STEADYSHOT
( CCD-TR640E/TR840E/TR845E) .... 62
- / -
( CCD-TR845E) ................................ 63
( CCD-TR845E) ................................ 65
( CCD-TR845E) ................................ 66
RC
( CCD-TR845E) ..................... 71
.............................. 73
............................................... 74
.......................... 76
................................... 78
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........................................................... 81
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...................................................... 91
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Before you begin
The instructions in this manual are for the six
models listed below. Before you start reading
this manual and operating the unit, check your
model number by looking at the bottom of your
camcorder. The CCD-TR845E is the model used
for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model
name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in
the text, for example, "CCD-TR845E only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and
settings on the camcorder are shown in capital
letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
You can hear the beep sound to confirm your
operation.
Types of differences
Using this manual
Before
you
begin
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1) 160x in some areas
2) 200x in some areas
3) 220x in some areas
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CCD-TR845
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CCD-TR845".
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CAMERA.
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CCD-
TR411E
TR412E
TR511E
TR640E
TR840E
TR845E
System/
hh
h
h
H
H
S VIDEO/S VIDEO
--------
rr
Optical zoom/
16x
16x
18x
18x
18x
18x
Digital zoom/
32x1)
64x2)
72x3)
72x3)
72x3)
72x
NightShot/
----
rr
r
r
Steady Shot/
------
rr
r
Remote sensor/
-
--
rr
rr
r
Fader function/
----
rr
r
r
Stripe/
--------
rr
Manual focus/
----
rr
r
r
Exposure/
----
rr
r
r
Auto date/
rr
r
r
r
--
Index/
----------
r
RC time code/
----------
r
RC
Data code/
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r
Audio/
monaural
monaural
monaural
monaural
stereo
stereo
ooo ooo ooo ooo
1) 160x
2) 200x
3) 220x