Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual	4
Checking supplied accessories	5
Getting started
Charging and installing
the battery pack	6
Inserting a cassette	10
Basic operations
Camera recording	11
Using the zoom feature	14
Selecting the START/STOP mode ....	15
Hints for better shooting	16
Checking the recorded picture	17
Connections for playback	18
Playing back a tape	19
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources	22
Using the house current	22
Using alkaline battery	23
Using a car battery	23
Changing the mode settings	24
Fade-in and fade-out	27
Using the wide mode function	28
Enjoying picture effect	29
Focusing manually	31
Using the PROGRAM AE function	33
Shooting with backlighting	35
Adjusting the exposure	36
Superimposing a title	37
Making your own titles	40
Recording with the date/time	41
Optimizing the recording condition	42
Editing onto another tape	43
Recording from a VCR or TV	44
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ...	45

Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder	46
Resetting the date and time	47
Usable cassettes and playback modes	48
Tips for using the battery pack	49
Maintenance information and
precautions	52
Using your camcorder abroad	55
Trouble check	56
Self-diagnosis function	60
Specifications	61
Identifying the parts	62
Warning indicators	70
Index	71

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angleInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure 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 ResetUsing the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the SATRT/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo return to normal recording Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If your VCR or TV is a monaural typeTo connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks IR transmitter Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function Playing back a tapeUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackTo select the playback sound Using alternative power sources Using the house currentTo remove the connecting plate 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 modeUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off 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 functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting 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 titleMaking your own titles To edit the title you have storedTo delete a title To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/timeOptimizing the recording condition If the cassette has been ejectedTo check if you have performed ORC To edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Starting editing Si nal flowRecording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop 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 ChargingUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder 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 @ MIC jack Plug in Power Identifying the Parts@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» #¼ @» Intelligent accessory shoe$¼ Video control buttons p.20 $ª $£To watch the demonstration Remote CommanderTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeTo prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control directionOperation indicator Remaining tape indicatorDisplay window Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index