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Recording from a VCR or TV

– CCD-TR917/TR940 only

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A/V cable.

(1)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

(2)Press rREC and the button on the right together on the camcorder at the

point where you want to start recording.

In recording and recording pause mode, S video and VIDEO/AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks.

1	CAMERA	2	REC
	POWER
	OFF
	VTR
			TV
	S VIDEO		(not supplied)
			VCR
	VIDEO	[a]	S VIDEO
		[b]	VIDEO
		[b]

AUDIO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video connecting cable (not supplied) [a] to obtain a high quality picture.

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV.

If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack, connect cable [b]. Do not connect the S video connecting cable (not supplied) [a] to the camcorder.

To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording

Press P after pressing r. You can check the picture in the viewfinder.

To stop recording

Press p.

Note on recording

You cannot record a picture that has a copyright control signal for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears if you try to record such a picture.

Advanced operations

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Contents CCD-TR940/TR917 Video Camera RecorderWelcome Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyFor the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Types of differences Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care 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 Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging time Battery lifeCCD-TR57/TR67 CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom 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 shootingTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Connections for playbackCCD-TR917/TR940 Not suppliedTo play back on a TV To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackPrecaution Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Using a car batteryPlayer Changing the mode settingsBEEP* ON/OFF Changing the mode settingsREC MODE* SP/LP Items for Camera mode only World Time Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyREC LAMP* ON/OFF Edit ON/OFFShooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function Using the Fader functionFader MonotoneUsing the fader function When fading in a Using the Fader functionWhen fading out b When you use the bounce functionUsing the NightShot light To cancel the NightShot functionShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 onlyFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSepia Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeWhen you adjust the exposure manually Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the darkSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title To select the language of preset titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles Making your own titles Recording with the date/timeTo edit a title you have stored To delete a titleEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo stop using the built-in light Using the built-in lightCCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automaticallyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing onto another tape CCD-TR917/TR940 only Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording To stop 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 differenceWhen you play back What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesBattery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery packBattery pack heats up Tips for using the battery packLife of the battery pack Charging temperatureTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation Built-in lightIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorOn handling tapes Camcorder careDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Video camera recorder SpecificationsMass Approx SpecificationsLithium battery compertment p Lens cover Power switch pIdentifying the parts Video control buttons p p Stop stop@¤ Control dial p Identifying the parts@ #ª $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jackTransmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To enter demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit 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