Sony CCD-TR940 Charging time, Battery life, CCD-TR57/TR67, CCD-TR87/TR97, CCD-TR917/TR940

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Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging time

Battery	NP-F330	NP-F530	NP-F730	NP-F930
pack	(supplied)	NP-F550	NP-F730H/F750	NP-F950

Charging	150	210	300	390
time* (min.)	(90)	(150)	(240)	(330)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

*Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Battery life

CCD-TR57/TR67

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 135 (120) 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 (425) 550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760) time*

Typical

recording 70 (60) 120 (110) 140 (125) 250 (225) 290 (265) 390 (355) 450 (400) time**

CCD-TR87/TR97

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 815 (730) time*

Typical

recording 65 (60) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210) 280 (250) 375 (335) 430 (385) time**

CCD-TR917/TR940

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700) time*

Typical

recording 65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370) time**

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

*Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).

**Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Getting started

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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 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 Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging time Battery lifeCCD-TR57/TR67 CCD-TR87/TR97To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCamera 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 CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Connections for playbackCCD-TR917/TR940 Not suppliedTo cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackTo play back on a TV 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 playbackUsing 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 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 onlyUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull 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 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 manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectSepia Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off 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 temperatureWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication 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 careUsing 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 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 jackRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To enter demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit 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