Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 Selecting the START/STOP mode, To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

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Camera recording

Selecting the START/STOP mode

Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

(1)Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically.

(2)Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Recording starts. If you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below.

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To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

Note on START/STOP mode

You cannot use FADER in 5SEC or mode (CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only).

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Contents Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of Properly WelcomeFor the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Types of differencesUsing this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective useWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packBatt Release Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packBattery life Charging timeCCD-TR57/TR67 CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Camera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC modeHints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Connections for playback CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97CCD-TR917/TR940 Not suppliedConnections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo play back on a TV Using the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyUsing headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 only Playing back a tapeTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesPrecaution Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesUsing a car battery To remove the car battery chargerChanging the mode settings PlayerREC MODE* SP/LP Changing the mode settingsBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only World TimeREC LAMP* ON/OFF Edit ON/OFFTo make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyUsing the Fader function CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader functionFader MonotoneUsing the Fader function Using the fader function When fading in aWhen fading out b When you use the bounce functionTo cancel the NightShot function Using the NightShot lightShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlySelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectSepia Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeAdjusting the exposure When you adjust the exposure manuallyShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo select the language of preset title Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles Recording with the date/time Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have stored To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteUsing the built-in light To stop using the built-in lightCCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automaticallyUsing the built-in light Replacing the bulbReleasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againEditing onto another tape Recording from a VCR or TV CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batterySetup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Simple setting of clock by time difference Additional informationWhat is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ? When you play backUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesTips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in a cold environmentTo save battery power When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack Battery pack heats upLife of the battery pack Charging temperatureHow the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation Built-in lightAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredOn handling tapes Camcorder carePower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorderSpecifications Mass ApproxLens cover Power switch p Lithium battery compertment pIdentifying the parts Video control buttons p p Stop stopIdentifying the parts @¤ Control dial p@ #ª # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTo prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window@Á Full charge indicator p Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index