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Identifying the parts

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1Recording mode indicator (p. 27)

2Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TR917/TR940 only) (p. 58)

3Remaining battery time indicator

4Exposure indicator (CCD-TR97/ TR917/TR940 only) (p. 42)/ Zoom indicator (p. 15)

5FADER indicator (CCD-TR97/TR917/ TR940 only) (p. 32)

6Wide mode indicator (p. 34)

7PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 40)

8PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 36)

9Backlight indicator (p. 30)

0WIND indicator (CCD-TR917/TR940 only) (p. 28)

Steady Shot off indicator (CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only) (p. 51)

Manual focusing (CCD-TR97/TR917/ TR940 only) (p. 39)

Video control mode (p. 21)

Tape counter (p. 14)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 69)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 16)

Remaining tape indicator

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NIGHTSHOT indicator (CCD-TR97/ TR917/TR940 only) (p. 33)

AUTO DATE indicator (p. 12)/Date indicator (p. 47)

Time indicator (p. 47)

Warning indicators (p. 79)

Date or time indicator (p. 47)/Tape counter indicator (p. 14)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 69)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 8)

FULL charge indicator (p. 8)

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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 useChecking 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 Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packCCD-TR57/TR67 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming 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 tripodChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Not suppliedTo cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackTo play back on a TV 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 playbackUsing alternative power sources Using the house currentPrecaution Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesUsing a car battery To remove the car battery chargerChanging the mode settings PlayerChanging the mode settings REC MODE* SP/LPBEEP* ON/OFF 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 onlyUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull 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 modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectSepia Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off 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 temperatureWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication 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 careUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions 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 pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapOperation 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