Sony CCD-TR57, CCD-TR940 Changing the mode settings, Rec Mode* Sp/Lp, Beep* On/Off

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Changing the mode settings

Note on changing the mode setting

Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR/PLAYER or

CAMERA.

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Items for both CAMERA and VTR/PLAYER modes

REC MODE* <SP/LP>

•Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode. •Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.

When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder.

In PLAYER mode, this item is not displayed in the menu (CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/ TR97 only).

ñ REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>

•Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar

•for about 8 seconds after the camcorder turns on and calculates the remainder of the tape.

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape.

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in VTR/PLAYER mode.

•for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in VTR/PLAYER mode.

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY on the Remote Commander is pressed to display the screen indicator (CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only).

•Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.

AUTO TV ON* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)

You can use this feature only with Sony TVs.

•Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function. •Select OFF not to turn on the TV.

TV INPUT* <VIDEO1/VIDEO2/VIDEO3/OFF> (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)

Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver (not supplied) is connected to when using the LASER LINK function.

LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>

•Normally select NORMAL.

•Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal.

BEEP* <ON/OFF>

•Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc. •Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

COMMANDER <ON/OFF> (CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only)

•Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. •Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

INDICATOR* <BL ON/BL OFF> (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)

•Select BL ON to light up the display window.

•Select BL OFF to turn off the back light of display window.

When you use the AC power adaptor as a power source, this item is not displayed in the menu.

Advanced operations

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Contents CCD-TR940/TR917 Video Camera RecorderFor the customers in Canada Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in the U.S.ATable of contents Types of differences Using this manualOperational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder careChecking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for RemoteAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing and charging the battery pack Installing the battery packBatt Release Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCCD-TR87/TR97 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR57/TR67To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bCamera recording Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modePlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 CCD-TR917/TR940To cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackTo play back on a TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Playing back a tapeTo view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture searchUsing alternative power sources Using the house currentPrecaution Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Using a car batteryPlayer Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings REC MODE* SP/LPBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only Edit ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time REC LAMP* ON/OFFCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting After shootingMonotone Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function FaderWhen you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out bCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShotUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectSepia Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind youSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginningMaking your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have storedEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing onto another tape To stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderSetup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Additional information Simple setting of clock by time differenceSelecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerCharging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery packWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationBuilt-in light Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operationCamcorder care AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred On handling tapesUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder SpecificationsMass Approx SpecificationsVideo control buttons p p Stop stop Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Identifying the parts@¤ Control dial p Identifying the parts@ #ª $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jackRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeOperation indicators Viewfinder Display window Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p@Á Full charge indicator p Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index
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