Sony CCD-TR930 Using alternative power sources, Using alkaline batteries, Battery Life

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Using alternative power sources

Using alkaline batteries

Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied).

(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case.

(2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.

(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.

(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack.

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Battery Life

Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C).

Continuous recording time	165 min.
Typical recording time	95 min.

Notes

•You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

•The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment.

•The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

When the battery case is installed

Slightly raise the viewfinder when you use the camcorder.

To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent malfunction.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the car battery charger and to the camcorder in the same way as you connect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the car battery charger

The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the AC power adaptor.

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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