Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions Changing the mode settings, Player

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Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4.

(5) Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display.

1

MENU

5

CAMERA

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM

16 : 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

WIND

[MENU] : END

MENU

VTR

VTR SET

H i F i SOUND

EDIT

TBC

DNR

PLAYER

PLAYER SET

EDIT

2	CAMERA SET
	D ZOOM
	16 : 9WIDE
	OTHERS
	WORLD TIME
	BEEP
	COMMANDER
	REC LAMP
	INDICATOR
	OTHERS	0 HR
	WORLD TIME	0 HR
	BEEP
	COMMANDER
	REC LAMP
	INDICATOR
3	OTHERS	0 HR
	WORLD TIME	0 HR
	BEEP
	OTHERS
	WORLD TIME
	BEEP
	COMMANDER ON
	REC LAMP
	INDICATOR
	RETURN
	OTHERS
	WORLD TIME
	BEEP
	COMMANDER ON
	REC LAMP	OFF
	INDICATOR
4	OTHERS
	WORLD TIME
	BEEP
	COMMANDER ON
	REC LAMP	OFF
	INDICATOR
	RETURN
	OTHERS
	WORLD TIME
	BEEP
	COMMANDER OFF
	REC LAMP
	INDICATOR
	RETURN

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Note on the menu display

Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917For the customers in the U.S.A Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Types of differencesPrecautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective useAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Batt Release Installing and charging the battery packInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packCCD-TR57/TR67 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom 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 begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Not suppliedTo play back on a TV To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackPrecaution Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesUsing a car battery To remove the car battery chargerChanging the mode settings PlayerBEEP* ON/OFF Changing the mode settingsREC MODE* SP/LP Items for Camera mode only REC LAMP* ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time Edit ON/OFFAfter shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyFader Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function MonotoneWhen fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce functionShooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode To cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectSepia Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeShooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteCCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light 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 To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only 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 informationUsable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette typesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packLife of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperatureTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Built-in lightOn handling tapes AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder careDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Specifications Video camera recorderSpecifications Mass ApproxIdentifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Video control buttons p p Stop stopIdentifying the parts @¤ Control dial p@ #ª # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTransmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap@Á Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index