Sony CCD-TR930 Welcome, For the Customers in the U.S.A, For the customers in Canada

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return you unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

For the customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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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 When you record in a low angle To restore the viewfinderTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording CameraTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensCounter Reset When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaZooming 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 Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo 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 Playing back a tape Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function IR transmitterPlaying 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 Battery Life Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Using a car batteryChanging the mode settings VTRChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyTo look at the demonstration at once Items for VTR mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-outUsing the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Focusing manually When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeSelecting the language Adjusting the exposureSuperimposing a title Shooting in the darkTo add the title while you are recording Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title Titles cycle as followsTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleTo delete a title Making your own titlesTo edit the title you have stored Recording with the date/time To stop recording with the date and/or timeTo check if you have performed ORC Optimizing the recording conditionIf the cassette has been ejected Starting editing Si nal flow Editing onto another tapeBefore editing To edit more scenesTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before 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 modesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack Brand-new battery pack How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeMoisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning On handling tapesCharging AC power adaptorCamcorder care OthersDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkPicture When the Charge lamp flashes again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions AgainSelf-diagnosis function First three digits Cause and/or Corrective ActionSpecifications Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts @¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @ MIC jack Plug in PowerIdentifying the Parts @» Intelligent accessory shoe @» #¼$ª $£ $¼ Video control buttons p.20To exit demo mode Remote CommanderTo enter demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Remote control direction Attaching the shoulder strapDisplay window Operation indicatorRemaining tape indicator Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index
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