Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions Using this manual, Types of differences

Before you begin

Using this manual

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-TR917/TR940 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-TR917/TR940 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

CCD-	TR57	TR67	TR87	TR97	TR917/TR940
System	h	h	h	h	H
VIDEO/AUDIO IN*	—	—	—	—	r
S VIDEO	—	—	—	—	r
Optical zoom	16x	16x	16x	18x	18x
Digital zoom	32x	64x	64x	72x	72x
NightShot	—	—	—	r	r
Steady Shot	—	—	r	r	r
Remote sensor	—	r	r	r	r
LASER LINK	—	—	r	r	r
Fader function	—	—	—	r	r
Stripe	—	—	—	—	r
Manual focus	—	—	—	r	r
Exposure	—	—	—	r	r
Audio	monaural	monaural	monaural	monaural	stereo
Built-in light	—	r	r	r	r

*The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on the POWER switch.

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