Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions Camera recording

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Basic operations

Camera recording

Make sure that the power source is installed, a cassette is inserted and that the START/ STOP MODE switch is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording. (p.47)

The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day.

To save battery power, the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up (Finder power save).

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

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The camera recording/battery lamps located on the front light up. The AUTO DATE indicator appears.

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode. Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording before you start.

Basic operations

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POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2			CK
		O
	L
S
T
A
N
	D
		B
			Y
START/STOP
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S
T
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N
	D
		B
			Y

START/STOP

S P STBY 0:00:00

40 min.

AUTO DATE

REC 0:00:01

40 min.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the customers in Canada WelcomeFor the Customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Checking supplied accessories Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery lifee Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angleTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Counter ResetZooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom To return to normal recording Selecting the SATRT/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Connections for playbackIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type IR transmitter Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function Playing back a tapePlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV To select the playback sound To locate a scene picture searchTo view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback To remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using a car battery Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Battery LifeVTR Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Items for VTR mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback To look at the demonstration at onceFade-in and fade-out When fading in aWhen fading out b To cancel the fade-in/fade-out functionFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionEnjoying picture effect Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureSuperimposing a title Selecting the languageTitles cycle as follows Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title To add the title while you are recordingTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleTo delete a title Making your own titlesTo edit the title you have stored To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/timeTo check if you have performed ORC Optimizing the recording conditionIf the cassette has been ejected To edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Starting editing Si nal flowTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeUsable cassettes and playback modes Resetting the date and timeWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerTips for using the battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Brand-new battery packInside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationOn handling tapes Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operationOthers AC power adaptorCamcorder care ChargingDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionPicture Again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashes againFirst three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action Self-diagnosis functionVideo camera recorder SpecificationsIdentifying the parts @¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @ MIC jack Plug in PowerIdentifying the Parts @» #¼ @» Intelligent accessory shoe$¼ Video control buttons p.20 $ª $£To watch the demonstration Remote CommanderTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control directionDisplay window Operation indicatorRemaining tape indicator Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index