Sony CCD-TR57, CCD-TR940 Battery is weak or dead, Tape is near the end, Tape has run out

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Warning indicators

If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following: ³³... : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON.

1	2	3
	5min		0min
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			C:21:00	Additional
				Additional
7	8	9		information
CLEANING	C:31:10
CASSETTE	C:31:10
				JUL 4 1998
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COPY
INHIBIT

1The battery is weak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

2The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

4No tape has been inserted.

5The tab on the tape is out (red).

6Moisture condensation has occurred.

7The video heads may be contaminated.

8Some other trouble has occurred.

Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 69). If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

9The lithium battery is weak or is not installed.

0The source tape has copyright control signal.

(CCD-TR917/TR940 only) (p. 53)

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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 careWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing the battery pack Installing and charging 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 To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bCamera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming 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 shootingTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 CCD-TR917/TR940Connections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo 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 the house current Using alternative power sourcesPrecaution Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Using a car batteryPlayer Changing the mode settingsREC MODE* SP/LP Changing the mode settingsBEEP* 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 NightShotSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull 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 modeSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectSepia Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo 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 packHow the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo 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 tapesPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-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 jackTo prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window@Á Full charge indicator p Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index