Sony CCD-TR57, CCD-TR940 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual	4
Checking supplied accessories	6
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
.............................................................	7
Inserting a cassette	11

Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TR97/
TR917/TR940 only)	42
Superimposing a title	44
Making your own titles	46
Recording with the date/time	47
Optimizing the recording condition ..	48
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR67/
TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 49
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
(CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940
only)	51

Basic operations
Camera recording	12
Using the zoom feature	15
Selecting the START/STOP mode
....................................................	16
Hints for better shooting	17
Checking the recorded picture	18
Connections for playback	19
Playing back a tape	21
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources	23
Using the house current	23
Changing the mode settings	26
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting	30
Using the FADER function
(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 31
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 33
Using the wide mode function	34
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....	36
Focusing manually (CCD-TR97/
TR917/TR940 only)	38
Enjoying picture effect	40

– for playback/editing –
Editing onto another tape		52
Recording from a VCR or TV
(CCD-TR917/TR940 only)		53
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder		54
Resetting the date and time		56
Simple setting of clock by time
difference		57
Usable cassettes and playback modes
...........................................................		58
Tips for using the battery pack		59
Maintenance information and
precautions		62
Using your camcorder abroad		65
Trouble check		66
Self-diagnosis display		69
Specifications		70
Identifying the parts		72
Warning indicators		79
Index	Back cover

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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