Sony CCD-TR930 Hints for better shooting, Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

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Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

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[b]

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•Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a].

•Place your right elbow against your side.

•Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built- in microphone.

•Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

•Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

•You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the viewfinder up to record from a low position [b].

Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder.

When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

Cautions on the viewfinder

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [c].

•Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [d].

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the Customers in the U.S.A WelcomeFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery lifee Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack When you record in a low angle To restore the viewfinderTo eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording CameraCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCounter Reset When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the SATRT/STOP modeTo return to normal recording Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connections for playbackTo connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser Link To cancel the Laser Link functionPlaying back a tape IR transmitterTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback To locate a scene picture searchTo select the playback sound Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesBattery Life Using a car batteryChanging the mode settings VTRChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyItems for VTR mode only Following settings work only during playbackTo look at the demonstration at once HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2When fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function FullUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Enjoying picture effectEnjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeAdjusting the exposure Superimposing a titleSelecting the language Shooting in the darkUsing titles To add the title from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo add the title while you are recording Titles cycle as followsTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleTo edit the title you have stored Making your own titlesTo delete a title Recording with the date/time To stop recording with the date and/or timeIf the cassette has been ejected Optimizing the recording conditionTo check if you have performed ORC Editing onto another tape Before editingStarting editing Si nal flow To edit more scenesTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingResetting the date and time Usable cassettes and playback modesTips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in a cold environmentTo save battery power When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack How the battery consumption is displayed To obtain more accurate remaining battery indicationBrand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeMaintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesAC power adaptor Camcorder careCharging OthersPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkPicture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen the Charge lamp flashes again AgainSelf-diagnosis function First three digits Cause and/or Corrective ActionSpecifications Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts Identifying the Parts @ MIC jack Plug in Power@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» Intelligent accessory shoe @» #¼$ª $£ $¼ Video control buttons p.20Remote Commander To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remote control direction Attaching the shoulder strapRemaining tape indicator Operation indicatorDisplay window Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index